This was actually a "special label" for a Nevada merchant that never ended up taking it. Their loss is our gain! Let's call it an off dry (leaning more towards the dry) estate QbA. It has just the right amount of age and is drinking perfect for a quaffer, and check out that price! 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Round and off-dry, offering a silky texture that wraps around the apple, pear and tart peach flavors. Drinkable now." (11/93) From one of Germany's most age-worthy estates, this 1992 should be expressive and delicious, with the sugars helping maintain its vibrance in the cellar. Gorgeous smoky Saar, hints of cassis and tons of wet stones, all perched atop a crystalline steely backbone. Love this!!! 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Terrific auslese. Pure, vibrant and elegant, with a panoply of peach, lime and slate aromas and flavors matched to a seamless frame. Lovely aftertaste of baked apple and vanilla. Drink now through 2025." (03/05) ETA: Late Sept/Early Oct 2009. 

Inventory: Main Warehouse

Stefan Bollig (vintage 1961) is passionately devoted to his work and is a fine example of the new generation of Mosel vintners. The family has been producing wine since the 17th Century, but new cellars and house have been built on the outskirts of Trittenheim. The total holdings of 4 hectares (10 acres) are tended by the family themselves, the steeply sloping vineyards being composed mainly of slatey soil. Stefan has been managing the estate since 1987, after completing his viticultural studies and practical experience in Trier and Bad Kreuznach. Stefan... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Young and unevolved, yet this shows remarkable clarity and delicacy for 2003. Very silky in texture and bright, framing the apricot, lime and slate flavors nicely. Very harmonious, with a long, lingering aftertaste. Drink now through 2020." (02/05) According to Pierre Rovani writing for the Wine Advocate: "Fresh flowers and hints of herbs are found in the nose of the soft, light to medium-bodied 2003 Riesling Spatlese Wehlener Sonnenuhr. A delicately-flavored offering, it reveals notes of herbal tea, and lilies in its feminine... Read More » 

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Importer Rudi Wiest has on occasion been known to hold back some of his wines until he feels they are showing at their peak. For this occasion, we have the 2004 Bert Simon Kabinett, just released, and drinking spectacularly well. The wine has just started to develop the complexity that bottle aged riesling gets with roasted pear flavors, succulent minerality and a hint of petrol. The wine is focused, balanced and finishes with wonderful precision. (Keith Mabry, K&L Hollywood) 

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The estate was founded by Jost Schmitt in 1549, and has been in family possession since those days. Riesling is cultivated in some of the prime vineyards in Nierstein, including the classic Hipping. The grandfather of the present owner, also named Franz-Karl Schmitt, was renowned for his striving to produce great wines. He was the first to produce Trockenbeerenauslese in the Rheinhessen around 1900! This Pettenthal Auslese comes from the Roter Hang or "Red Slope", a long hillside of vineyards that sits directly on the Rhein river and is composed of weath... Read More » 

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According to Wine & Spirits: "Very rich and creamy, reminiscent of lemon curd and Key lime pie, this is summery and cool, a nice afternoon sipper." 

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This is a new DI property for us producing great wines from some of the top sites in the Kamptal. Michaela Haas is the 4th generation of this family to run the 15 ha domaine. This is Allram's best Riesling, and we think it's one of the best in the Kamptal! Offering peach notes and very full and ripe on the nose, it is wonderfully thick and juicy on the palate, offering both sweet and spicy acid. Delicious now, though there is potential for improvement with cellaring, too! 

Inventory: Hollywood Main Warehouse Redwood City San Francisco

The Ehlen winery has been family owned and operated since 1668. Currently, Stephan Ehlen is the owner and winemaker. He studied at the wine school in Bernkastel Kues back in the 1950s. Winemaking is tightly weaved into the social culture of the nearby town of Lösnich. The presence of viticulture has been proven to date back 2000 years; the evidence being the Roman wine-press unearthed at the base of the vineyards across the river from Lösnich. The Erdener label depicts a sight that’s typical of a winegrower’s village with a drawing of the estate house al... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

In 1999, The Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt estate celebrated its 650th anniversary (1349–1999). The first documented mention of a vineyard purchase dates back to 1349. In 1978, the Günther Reh family acquired the estate from the Reichsgrafen (imperial counts) of Kesselstatt. Today, Annegret Reh-Gartner and her husband Gerhard Gartner carry on this Riesling tradition. In 1999, the headquarters moved from Palais Keselstatt in Trier to Schloss Marienlay in the Ruwer Valley. No other wine estate in Germany has such an unusually broad spectrum of top vineyards i... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Stefan Bollig (vintage 1961) is passionately devoted to his work and is a fine example of the new generation of Mosel vintners. The family has been producing wine since the 17th Century, but new cellars and house have been built on the outskirts of Trittenheim. The total holdings of 4 hectares (10 acres) are tended by the family themselves, the steeply sloping vineyards being composed mainly of slatey soil. The 1983 vintage in Germany was given 93 points by the Wine Spectator, and described as "Very fruity, ripe, round; little botrytis. Drink or hold." ... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

The Riesling Enchenberg is a very mineral-rich wine. The 2002 has 10.5 g of residual sugar which adds an ideal amount of fat to the searing acidity of this wine. Even as a 2002, the wine is still young and would benefit from 2 or 3 years before being drunk. Keep up to 8 - 10 years. 

Inventory: Hollywood

The Ehlen winery has been family owned and operated since 1668. Currently, Stephan Ehlen is the owner and winemaker. He studied at the wine school in Bernkastel Kues back in the 1950s. Winemaking is tightly weaved into the social culture of the nearby town of Lösnich. The presence of viticulture has been proven to date back 2000 years; the evidence being the Roman wine-press unearthed at the base of the vineyards across the river from Lösnich. The Erdener label depicts a sight that’s typical of a winegrower’s village with a drawing of the estate house al... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

This venerable estate has a major holding of the most famous German vineyard, the Berncasteler Doctor. Luckily, it is not resting on this nor any of its other laurels. Today only sustainable agricultural practices are used in its 12 hectares of prime Mosel Valley vineyards, with no use of pesticides, herbicides (special herbs are planted to kill weeds), insecticides (use of pheromones instead), no chemical fertilizers (only mulch from pips, stems and skins of grapes) or heavy machinery which compacts the slaty soils with nearly all work done by hand. Env... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

Family-owned S.A. Prüm, founded in 1911 by Sebastian Alois Prüm, has been in the hands of Raimund Prüm, head winemaker and Sebastian’s grandson, since 1971. Under Raimund’s leadership the property has earned a reputation as one of the most successful wineries in Germany’s celebrated Mosel wine region. Over 15 acres of S.A. Prüm’s holdings are located within the famed Wehlener Sonnenuhr (“sundial of Wehlen”) domain. Named for the historic sundial painted on an outcrop of slate by a Prüm ancestor back in 1842, the incredibly steep Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineya... Read More » 

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96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2000 Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos St.-Urbain reveals awesome aromatic depth to its botrytis, apricot, mineral, and quince-scented nose. This medium to full-bodied wine is hugely concentrated, densely packed with smoke-infused white fruits, and has exceptional balance. A profound effort, it is complex and displays an awe-inspiring finish. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2018." (10/02) 

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92=95 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec 03: "(from a crop Humbrecht described as infinitesimal, picked without botrytis) Incredible rocky nose hints at flint, smoke and curry powder, along with a high-pitched green note of lime leaf; more a wine of soil than cepage Superrich, chewy and dense; really saturates the mouth with rocks and minerals. Offers an unusual balance for this cuvee, as it's purely mineral, with no influence of jammy botrytis. Extremely tactile wine..." 91 points Wine Spectator: "Opulent, with pineapple, guava,... Read More » 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Mature, with intense apple and mineral flavors that are accented by plenty of salt and pepper notes. The powerful finish features glazed quince and white cherry. Drink now. 100 cases made." (Web only, 2009) According to importer Terry Theise: "The last vintage from the old cellar-regime; I thought it might be 'difficult,' being a 1996 and all, but it’s a lovely grown-up Riesling, old-school, murmury and herbal, with a juiciness as if you’d squeezed the sap from herb leaves; salty and brothy and atmospheric; dried aprico... Read More » 

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Inventory: Redwood City

Baron zu Knyphausen owns and manages the estate, and his is the seventh generation of his family to do so! The Baron zu Knyphausen estate is one of the oldest Rheingau estates having been founded in 1141 by the Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Eberbach. The estate now owns some of the finest vineyards in the Rheingau like Erbacher Marcobrunn, Siegelsberg, Michelmark, Hohenrain, Steinmorgen, Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen and Kiedricher Sandgrub. The vineyards gently slope towards the Rhine River, which retains and reflects the warmth of the sun. The soil is ... Read More » 

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The proximity of the Rhine, the steep slopes and the incomparable red slate soil are the decisive prerequisites for producing top-quality wines. These factors, combined with controlled environmentally sound viticulture (consistently practiced here for more than 25 years) result in a collection of first-class wines. They are distinctive and full of character. Heyl zu Herrnsheim is a trailblazer in ecological viticulture in Germany. Under the direction of Peter von Weymarn, the estate shifted from conventional to ecological viticulture back in the 70s, and... Read More » 

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92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dec '02: "Peach, ginger, marzipan and toasted almond aromas. Creamy and rich in the mouth yet exceedingly elegant and light on its feet. This is less complexly layered than its Halbtrocken counterpart, but very impressive and with a subtly honeyed element of botrytis deliciously wafting its way through the entire experience." 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

Family-owned S.A. Prüm, founded in 1911 by Sebastian Alois Prüm, has been in the hands of Raimund Prüm, head winemaker and Sebastian’s grandson, since 1971. Under Raimund’s leadership the property has earned a reputation as one of the most successful wineries in Germany’s celebrated Mosel wine region. Over 15 acres of S.A. Prüm’s holdings are located within the famed Wehlener Sonnenuhr (“sundial of Wehlen”) domain. Named for the historic sundial painted on an outcrop of slate by a Prüm ancestor back in 1842, the incredibly steep Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineya... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Baron zu Knyphausen owns and manages the estate, and his is the seventh generation of his family to do so! The Baron zu Knyphausen estate is one of the oldest Rheingau estates having been founded in 1141 by the Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Eberbach. The estate now owns some of the finest vineyards in the Rheingau like Erbacher Marcobrunn, Siegelsberg, Michelmark, Hohenrain, Steinmorgen, Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen and Kiedricher Sandgrub. The vineyards gently slope towards the Rhine River, which retains and reflects the warmth of the sun. The soil is ... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

In 1999, The Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt estate celebrated its 650th anniversary (1349–1999). The first documented mention of a vineyard purchase dates back to 1349. In 1978, the Günther Reh family acquired the estate from the Reichsgrafen (imperial counts) of Kesselstatt. Today, Annegret Reh-Gartner and her husband Gerhard Gartner carry on this Riesling tradition. In 1999, the headquarters moved from Palais Keselstatt in Trier to Schloss Marienlay in the Ruwer Valley. No other wine estate in Germany has such an unusually broad spectrum of top vineyards i... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 1998 Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos St.-Urbain Selection de Grains Nobles sports 11.5% alcohol and 130 grams of residual sugar. It bursts from the glass with magnificent mineral and lemony caramel aromas. It is medium to full-bodied, admirably focused, and possesses a laser-like, syrupy personality. Its candied, jellied apricot flavors are rendered lively by its stupendous acidity. This incredibly long wine is powerful, highly expressive, and intense. It has the potential to last 25 or more years." (12/01) 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

Family-owned S.A. Prüm, founded in 1911 by Sebastian Alois Prüm, has been in the hands of Raimund Prüm, head winemaker and Sebastian’s grandson, since 1971. Under Raimund’s leadership the property has earned a reputation as one of the most successful wineries in Germany’s celebrated Mosel wine region. Over 15 acres of S.A. Prüm’s holdings are located within the famed Wehlener Sonnenuhr (“sundial of Wehlen”) domain. Named for the historic sundial painted on an outcrop of slate by a Prüm ancestor back in 1842, the incredibly steep Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineya... Read More » 

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As early as 1742 records show that ancestors of the Zilliken family were active as wine producers in both Saarburg and Ockfen. The status of the estate and the reputation of its wines were primarily the work of the Royal Prussian District Forester, Ferdinand Geltz (1851-1925). As an affirmation of his achievements, the estate still carries his name. The only grape variety used at this historic estate is Riesling, which is cultivated on 27,5 acres. Devonian slate and Diabas are the source for the intense minerality of Zilliken's wines. Together with a rac... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

In 1999, The Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt estate celebrated its 650th anniversary (1349–1999). The first documented mention of a vineyard purchase dates back to 1349. In 1978, the Günther Reh family acquired the estate from the Reichsgrafen (imperial counts) of Kesselstatt. Today, Annegret Reh-Gartner and her husband Gerhard Gartner carry on this Riesling tradition. In 1999, the headquarters moved from Palais Keselstatt in Trier to Schloss Marienlay in the Ruwer Valley. No other wine estate in Germany has such an unusually broad spectrum of top vineyards i... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

96 points Wine Spectator: "This riveting white begins with candied citrus peel and Poire William aromas that turn to caramelized brown sugar and maple notes on the palate. A nice juxtaposition of sweet and tart in the crisp structure supports the flavors. Best from 2001 through 2010." (02/2000) 

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96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Gorgeous, intensely scented nose of honeysuckle, mandarin peel and warm pineapple with nuances of musk and wet slate. The viscous, silken textured palate is harmonized by crisp acidity. Plenty of spicy, tropical fruits come through on the mid-palate. Long, minerally finish. Drink now to 2019. Tasted March 2009." (05/09) 

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98 points Wine Spectator: "Terrific from start to finish. A concentrated version, with a deft balancing act created by the vibrant structure. As a result, the apricot, orange marmalade and caramel notes are well-defined and unfold seamlessly on the palate. Drink now through 2040." (03/05) "THE TBA SERIES: There are five, as you see, ranging between Magdalenenkreuz at 240° Oechsle to Rottland at 280°. Don't forget TBA officially begins at 150°. Only the Kirchenpfad is remotely "ready," but I tasted them all and to my astonishment one was more appley than... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Aromatic, this Riesling shows a delicacy and balance in its floral, apricot and citrus notes. It's airy and appealing, with a mouthwatering tanginess. Drink now through 2020." (02/05) According to Pierre Rovani writing for the Wine Advocate: "Light to medium-bodied, it displays a broad, supple personality filled with creamy stones, slate, and smoke. Projected maturity: 2014-2024." (12/04) ETA: Late Sept/Early Oct 2009. 

Inventory: Main Warehouse

Stefan Bollig (vintage 1961) is passionately devoted to his work and is a fine example of the new generation of Mosel vintners. The family has been producing wine since the 17th Century, but new cellars and house have been built on the outskirts of Trittenheim. The total holdings of 4 hectares (10 acres) are tended by the family themselves, the steeply sloping vineyards being composed mainly of slatey soil. The 1983 vintage in Germany was given 93 points by the Wine Spectator, and described as "Very fruity, ripe, round; little botrytis. Drink or hold." ... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

The proximity of the Rhine, the steep slopes and the incomparable red slate soil are the decisive prerequisites for producing top-quality wines. These factors, combined with controlled environmentally sound viticulture (consistently practiced here for more than 25 years) result in a collection of first-class wines. They are distinctive and full of character. Heyl zu Herrnsheim is a trailblazer in ecological viticulture in Germany. Under the direction of Peter von Weymarn, the estate shifted from conventional to ecological viticulture back in the 70s, and... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "It had been too many years since I last visited the Burklin-Wolf estate. Former director (and co-owner) Chrsitian von Guradze has departed, but Bettina Burklin and her cellar master Fritz Knorr clearly have things very much in hand. They rendered an outstanding 2005 collection as well as the best collection of dry 2006 Pfalz Riesling I tasted, the latter from a vintage in which they suffered about a two-thirds loss in normal crop levels, and from which no nobly sweet wines were essayed. Incidentally, given the... Read More » 

Inventory: Hollywood

This venerable estate has a major holding of the most famous German vineyard, the Berncasteler Doctor. Luckily, it is not resting on this nor any of its other laurels. Today only sustainable agricultural practices are used in its 12 hectares of prime Mosel Valley vineyards, with no use of pesticides, herbicides (special herbs are planted to kill weeds), insecticides (use of pheromones instead), no chemical fertilizers (only mulch from pips, stems and skins of grapes) or heavy machinery which compacts the slaty soils with nearly all work done by hand. Env... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City

Inventory: Redwood City

Baron zu Knyphausen owns and manages the estate, and his is the seventh generation of his family to do so! The Baron zu Knyphausen estate is one of the oldest Rheingau estates having been founded in 1141 by the Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Eberbach. The estate now owns some of the finest vineyards in the Rheingau like Erbacher Marcobrunn, Siegelsberg, Michelmark, Hohenrain, Steinmorgen, Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen and Kiedricher Sandgrub. The vineyards gently slope towards the Rhine River, which retains and reflects the warmth of the sun. The soil is ... Read More » 

Inventory: Redwood City