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Peter Nicolay 2004 Ürziger Würzgarten Eiswein Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)

Cellar Selection

Price $125

This wine’s intense aromas of honey, oranges and tea seem almost a little roasted or caramelized, but on the palate the flavors are brilliantly defined and focused by vibrant acidity that brighten the bold citrus and honey notes. A rich and viscous mouthfeel, yet miraculously crisp at the same time; the acids keep the finish echoing in your mouth for a long, long time. — J.C. (9/1/2006)

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Peter Nicolay 2005 Erdener Prälat Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)

Price $48

Starts off with a somewhat austere and steely bouquet, and the flavors play a fancy riff off of that, ending up like spice-laden minerals coated in honey. It’s incredibly complex, without being obviously fruity. The rich, viscous mouthfeel yields to a long, sweet finish tinged with cinnamon, clove and pepper and just a touch of warmth. Opt for drinking this on the… — J.C. (2/1/2007)

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Peter Nicolay 2001 Urziger Goldwingert Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)

Price $32

The Peter Nicolay estate belongs to the wife of Peter Pauly of Pauly-Bergweiler, and the two properties are run together. The wine is young, with yeasty aromas. The palate is hugely rich, with lovely ripeness and great sweetness. This is a big, rich intense wine, with flavors of botrytis and crisp honey. —R.V. — R.V. (3/1/2003)

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Peter Nicolay 2001 Urziger Goldwingert Spätlese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)

Price $26

A wine that is going to show great elegance and style, produced from the tiny, steep Goldwingert vineyard in Ürzig. At the moment, the yeastiness is prominent, but it doesn’t hide the beautiful black-currant flavors, intense acidity and pure fruit. —R.V. — R.V. (3/1/2003)

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Peter Nicolay 2004 Erderner Prälat Auslese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)

Price $48

Rich and unctuous, mixing peach, melon and apple aromas and flavors into a creamy fruit blend that wraps around the palate and won’t let go, finishing long and elegantly. Imported by Schmitt-Söhne Inc. — J.C. (2/1/2006)

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Peter Nicolay 2009 Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese Riesling (Mosel)

Editors' Choice

Price $35

Fairly priced for an auslese of this quality, Nicolay’s 2009 from the Bernkasteler Badstube is lean yet luscious, with a wiry frame of taut citrus upon which hang riper notes of ripe peaches and apricots. The finish is long and vibrant, echoing with pure fruity deliciousness. — J.C. (6/1/2011)

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Peter Nicolay 2009 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese Riesling (Mosel)

Price $29

Not far off the quality of Nicolay’s 2009 Badstube auslese, the spätlese still displays waves of fruit, just slightly less ripeness. The flavors shade toward pear and melon, with an intriguing spice note that shows through on the finish. Sweet, but food-friendly thanks to balanced acids and modest alcohol of 8.5%. — J.C. (6/1/2011)

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Peter Nicolay 2001 Bernkasteler alte Badstube am Doctorberg Spätlese Riesling (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)

Price $27

A fruit sorbet of a wine, with rich flavors of intense currants, white peaches and citrus. Fine and crisp, it nicely balances fresh concentrated pure fruit flavors with sweetness. —R.V. — R.V. (3/1/2003)

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