Glazed apricot, peach preserves, and lime on the nose of the Fallers’ 2007 Riesling Schlossberg Selection de Grains Nobles represent an extension of the corresponding V.T., and here a remarkable sense of energy and penetrating citrus character enlivens an otherwise implosively dense pit fruit essence, even as strong salinity lends invigoration. This finishes with vibratory, lip-trembling intensity, lime and grapefruit peel, salt, honey, and dried apricot clinging with an intensity you just can’t lick away. It should perform dramatically for 30-40 years. This year, Domaine Weinbach will receive its official certification as organic and biodynamic growers. The Fallers did well in the difficult 2006 vintage – especially with those Gewurztraminer harvested before botrytis gained the upper hand – and with good reason expressed elation over the vibrancy and refinement that characterizes most of 2007s.Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802

The Weinbach 2006 Riesling Schlossberg Selection de Grains Nobles strikes me in some respects - not so surprisingly - as an accentuation of the corresponding V.T. Fortunately, while that description encompasses enormous concentration of nut paste and pit fruits, fresh citrus, and glossy richness of texture, the alkaline notes that concerned me in the V.T. are muted here and arguably constitute a part of the wine's positive complexity. Abundant, wafting, high-toned distilled pit fruit notes and liqueur-like concentration of mandarin orange add to a dazzling performance that I suspect will be repeatable over the next 30 years. This year, Domaine Weinbach will receive its official certification as organic and biodynamic growers. The Fallers did well in the difficult 2006 vintage - especially with those Gewurztraminer harvested before botrytis gained the upper hand - and with good reason expressed elation over the vibrancy and refinement that characterizes most of 2007s.Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802