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P.J. Valckenberg 2005 Estate Kabinett Riesling (Rheinhessen)

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Price $18

In an attempt to unclutter the label, this wine no longer features the vineyard name, which is the Wormser Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstück. It’s medium-bodied, but with a crisp backbone to support the ripe green apple, lime and flower green notes. Long and minerally on the finish. — J.C. (2/1/2007)

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P.J. Valckenberg 2001 QbA Trocken Riesling (Rheinhessen)

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Price $10

Surprisingly complex and good, blending clove and ginger complexities with pear and peach fruit. Finishes long and vibrant, ending on a slight bitter note. — J.C. (3/1/2003)

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P.J. Valckenberg 2003 Wormser Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstuck Riesling Spätlese Trocken (Rheinhessen)

Price $22

Starts off with honey, peach and grapefruit aromas, and this creative tension between sweetly ripe flavors and tart acids continues across the palate. Shows good concentration and density, and finishes long and dry. — J.C. (12/15/2004)

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P.J. Valckenberg 2005 Spätlese Trocken Riesling (Rheinhessen)

Price $22

From the Wormser Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstück, this dry Riesling boasts a clean, crystalline quality to its pear, apple and melon flavors. Scents of stone dust enhance that aspect of the wine, which follows through on the minerally finish. — J.C. (12/1/2006)

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P.J. Valckenberg 2001 QbA Gewürztraminer (Pfalz)

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Price $10

Next time you're looking for a solid Gewurz at a rock-bottom price, think twice before going straight for Alsace. This Pfalz version has all of the requisite elements--rose petals, lychee fruit, spice and pears--in a round but not flabby package. — J.C. (1/1/2004)

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P.J. Valckenberg 2001 Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstuck Spätlese Riesling (Rheinhessen)

Price $18

After a bit of sulfur and mint on the nose, this wine creates tension and interest through its juxtaposition of warm, soft flavors (baked apple, vegetable oil) with a hard, edgy mouthfeel and a stony, mineral-tinged finish. —J.C. — J.C. (3/1/2003)

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P.J. Valckenberg 2001 Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstuck Kabinett Riesling (Rheinhessen)

Price $14

Shows some real similarities to Valckenberg’s spätlese from the same vineyard, particularly the finish, which is long and stony. The aromas are slightly creamy and nutty, while the flavors ring with tangerine and honey without being terribly sweet. —J.C. — J.C. (3/1/2003)

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P.J. Valckenberg 2003 Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstuck Spätlese Riesling (Rheinhessen)

Price $22

This is the flagship vineyard for the large Valckenberg firm, and one of their best wines, year in and year out. The 2003 shows yeasty, leesy, minerally aromas and flavors of pear, pineapple and talc, finishing on tart, grapefruity notes. Light in body; try as an apéritif. Imported by Valckenberg International, Inc. — J.C. (5/1/2005)

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1808 Wormser Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstück Riesling Spätlese Trocken Estate Dry Estate Kabinett Estate Spätlese Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstuck Kabinett Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstuck Spätlese Liebfrauenstift-Kirchenstuck Spätlese Trocken QbA QbA Trocken Riesling QbA Trocken V

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