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J.L. Wolf 2006 Wachenheimer Belz Spätlese Riesling (Pfalz)

Price $24

At first, this Riesling looks sort of bland and troubled—the aromas are nondescript, the mouthfeel broad. But this wine really improves given time—the melon and peach fruit comes alive and crisp, citrusy notes assert themselves on the finish. — J.C. (6/1/2009)

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J.L. Wolf 2005 Ungeheuer Spätlese Trocken Riesling (Pfalz)

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Price $30

— J.C. (2/1/2007)

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J.L. Wolf 2000 Forster Jesuitengarten Spätlese Trocken Riesling (Pfalz)

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Price $30

Smells of ripe apples but tastes more like unripe peaches, with apple and citrus playing supporting roles. The lime-dominated finish is long, crisp and clean. — J.C. (3/1/2003)

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J.L. Wolf 2005 Wachenheimer Riesling (Pfalz)

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Price $14

— J.C. (2/1/2007)

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J.L. Wolf 2006 Wachenheimer Riesling (Pfalz)

Price $16

This dry, medium-bodied Riesling represents decent value in the context of the Pfalz. Lime and wet stone aromas lead into flavors of melon, mineral and dried spices. There’s ample concentration and length on the finish. — J.C. (6/1/2009)

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J.L. Wolf 2001 Wachenheimer Riesling (Pfalz)

Price $14

Smoky and pungent, this wine features hints of diesel fumes and apricot in the bouquet. It’s less flamboyant on the palate, where the flavors favor green apples, hard stone fruits and mint. —J.C. — J.C. (3/1/2003)

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J.L. Wolf 2005 Forster Pechstein Spätlese Riesling (Pfalz)

Price $32

From a famously mineral vineyard site, this wine does show a certain dusty, talcum-powder note of astringency on the finish. It also features modest apple, lemon and lime aromas and flavors reminiscent of pears and citrus. For a spätlese, it’s on the dry side, its sugars balanced by crisp acids. — J.C. (6/1/2009)

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J.L. Wolf 2002 Wachenheimer QbA Riesling (Pfalz)

Price $14

Apple and crystallized honey notes on the nose move gently into apple, peach and vanilla notes on the palate. The slightly creamy mouthfeel is pleasant, but could use a bit more raciness. — J.C. (8/1/2004)

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Forster Jesuitengarten Spätlese Trocken Forster Pechstein Spätlese Ungeheuer Spätlese Trocken Wachenheimer Wachenheimer Belz QbA Wachenheimer Belz Spätlese Wachenheimer Gerumpel QbA Wachenheimer Kabinett Wachenheimer QbA

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