Von Schubert Maximin Grünhauser Abtsberg Riesling Spätlese 2011

Subtle aromas of apricot, quince and sweet basil. Seductively unctuous mirabelle flavor complicated by piquant saline minerality. The youthfully compact, spicy finish displays enormous length. A great effort and one of the finest spatleses of the vintage.

Mouthwatering citrus and green apple flavors are chiseled and vibrant in this crunchy Riesling. Chives and green herbs are well-defined and accent the minerally essence. Chamomile notes enliven the finish. Drink now through 2030.

Very pure and racy, delivering apple, pear and white peach flavors, with loads of mineral notes. The lithe, spice-charged finish features notes of sea salt and mineral. Drink now through 2040.

White peach, hyacinth and clover on the nose. Subtly sweet papaya fruit and a hint of lime on the palate, with a creamy quality held in check by crisp minerality. Seductive riesling with a penetratingly spicy finish.

Lemon, lime, pear, white peach and a touch of passion fruit. Quite firm in the mouth, with intense fruit yet a nice touch of austerity. Finishes with a palpable load of slate and enormous grip.

This wine combines all the great virtues of a perfect Riesling from Grünhaus: fruitiness and finesse, wonderfully intense aroma and youthful freshness. Outstanding aging potential. An excellent accompaniment to pates and other savory foods as well as desserts, such as soufflés of fresh fruits, e.g. strawberries, raspberries or rhubarb. Away from the table, it is truly a wine for meditation, to stimulate and enhance thought s and conversation.

Light in weight and full of lime and mineral notes on a vibrant structure, this is balanced and delicate for the vintage. Drink now through 2015.