On Sep 2, 2:24�am, Salil > wrote:
> 1994 Weingut Gunter Steinmetz Muhlheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Sp�tlese
> Light yellow colour. Initially dominated by lots of petrol on the nose
> and palate. With time complex flavours of spices, pear and apple
> emerge amongst the petrol and smoke with a little sweetness in the
> mouth. Lots of depth and layers here - this kept getting better with
> time in the glass as the flavours became better integrated and more
> seamless. At 20 bucks from Chambers St. Wines, this is unbelievable
> value for money.
>
> 2001 Dr. H. Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Sp�tlese
> Very pale straw yellow colour. The nose initially seems closed and
> offers very little, but opens with time to show elegant aromas of
> pear, apple, minerals and white flowers with some faint honeyed petrol
> notes. Light bodied and very elegant on the palate with complex apple,
> yellow pear and white fruit flavours over a core of minerals and
> lively acidity. Finish is medium length. Gives the impression that
> it's in a transitive stage and needs time in the cellar.
>
> 2007 Carl Schmitt-Wagner Longuicher Maximiner Herrenberg Riesling
> Sp�tlese
> Felt a little disjointed/awkward at first with some sulphur, but
> quickly came together with a little air time. Beautiful on the nose
> with nectarine, mandarin orange, verbena and aloe. Slightly sweet and
> very complex on the palate with cherry, orange peel, peach and faint
> spicy and honeyed notes suggesting some botrytis. Bright acidity with
> a clean finish.
>
> 2001 Zind-Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl Riesling
> Medium gold colour. Tightly wound at first, but the nose quickly
> uncoils with air and time to reveal intense aromas of smoke, petrol,
> grapefruit, green apples, earthy minerals and flowers. Broad, full and
> very rich on the palate with lots more earthy minerals, grapefruit,
> apple, spices and some green banana notes. Despite its size, this
> shows perfect balance with good acidity and a long, powerful finish. A
> great wine to sit down with over a few hours - this was fascinating to
> explore as it kept developing and evolving with time.
>
> 2006 Meulenhof Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Sp�tlese
> Spatlese - yeah right. This is at least Auslese in terms of ripeness,
> if not BA. The nose is very ripe showing bananas, apples, apricots,
> peaches, minerals and some botrytised notes. Very sweet on the palate
> with ripe tropical and white fruits, honey, banana, spiced apple and
> some minerals. Despite the extravagant sweetness this is well balanced
> with good acidity and fairly light on its feet, finishing long and
> clean. Lovely - very pleasant to sip on after a meal, and fantastic
> value given that it's priced as a Spatlese (I'm sure in any other
> vintage it'd be sold as an Auslese at the very least, and priced at a
> fair bit more than the $19 I paid).

Thank for interesting notes.
I forgot I wanted the Steinmetz when I was placing my order during
moving sale ($14!), but glad to know it's a value at $20 (picking up
order tomorrow)