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Riesling Beerenauslese Gold Cap Rheingau Hattenheim Nussbrunnen 2007
97 points

Thick, sweet and concentrated with a velvety texture embracing honey, apricot and intense mineral flavors. There´s a lively structure, with the acidity submerged for the time being. Very approachable now, but this should develop well. Fine length. Drink now through 2040. From Germany.-B.S.

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Riesling Qualitätswein Trocken Rheingau Von Unserm 2007
90 points

Loads of chalk and an almost dusty feel on the palate are complemented by lemon, nectarine and savory flavors. Lean, pure and dry, with a subtle, lingering aftertaste. Best from 2010 through 2017. 3,750 cases made. -BS

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Riesling QbA Halbtrocken Rheingau 2007
88 points

There´s viscosity to this medium-bodied white, with herb and spice notes accenting lemon and Granny Smith apple flavors. Nice length. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases made. -BS

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Riesling Spätlese Rheingau Hattenheimer Engelmannsberg 2007
87 points

On the dry side and offering more spice and mineral notes than fruit, with white pepper and apple. On the austere side, yet bright and crisp. Drink now through 2018. 250 cases made. -BS

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Riesling Spätlese Rheingau 2007
86 points

A whiff of petrol introduces this light-bodied white, with modest apple and peach notes following through. Shy on flavor in the end. Drink now through 2020. 667 cases made. -BS

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Riesling Kabinett Rheingau Hattenheimer Schützenhaus 2007
84 points

This lean, bracing white shows plenty of mineral, apple and grapefruit flavors, but stays austere and tart on the finish. Best from 2010 through 2018. 2,500 cases made. -BS

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Riesling QbA Halbtrocken Rheingau Hattenheim 2007
82 points

Off-dry, yet still on the tart side, with modest apple and lemon flavors. Drink now. 1,250 cases made. -BS