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Robert Parker Wine Advocate David Schildknecht - 30 Jun 09
The Haags’ 2007 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Auslese Gold Capsule A.P. #12 again concentrates aromas and flavors of peach and pink grapefruit; displays alluring creaminess along with delicacy and refinement; and finishes with startling purity of fresh fruit and sheer length. The work of botrytis has here been accomplished with no obvious signs but is suggested by the wine’s sheer concentration. The efficacious acidity and striking sense of lift here also suggest a measure of tiny, spontaneously desiccated, and relatively botrytis-free berries. Oliver and Wilhelm Haag have done it again, scoring consistent and sensational success throughout their range. And if 2007 cannot – like 2006 – be compared with any iconic vintage of yore (in 2006’s case, 1953) so much the more exciting. Importer: Rudi Wiest, Cellars International, Carlsbad, CA; tel. 800 596 9463.
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Germany Vineyard Fine Wine

Germany

Germany is renowned for its diverse, high-quality wines, primarily white varieties like Riesling. Thriving in cool climates and regions like Mosel, Rheingau, and Pfalz, German Rieslings range from dry to sweet, showcasing vibrant acidity and minerality. Top producers include Weingut Egon Müller and Joh. Jos. Prüm in Mosel, Weingut Robert Weil in Rheingau, and Dr. Loosen. Weingut Keller in Rheinhessen is noted for both Riesling and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). These producers highlight the excellence and tradition of German winemaking.