2007 Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett

The Schloss Lieser 2007 Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett smells of honeysuckle, clover, lime, and pear, lightly shrouded in a yeasty, fermentative haze; fills the mouth with juicy and satisfyingly refreshing pear, Persian melon, and lime; and finishes with pronounced sweetness, but lift, liveliness, and a lovely interplay of stone, spice, licorice, and ripe fruits. This should remain a delight for at least a dozen years. Thomas Haag has enjoyed another sensationally successful vintage, and given his penchant for extremely ripe, pure Riesling with high residual sugar, it was perhaps not surprising that the virtues of 2007 would dovetail nicely with his favored style. Haag finished harvesting already on October 27, but as he points out, his crew was able to go from morning until evening without significant interruptions thanks to the persistently clear weather. Importer: Rudi Wiest, Cellars International, Carlsbad, CA; tel. 800 596 9463