On Apr 1, 1:15�am, Salil > wrote:
> ... and not just the Nahe/Mosel/Alsace/Aussie Rieslings.
>
> Opened a 2004 Josef Leitz Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz Riesling
> Spatlese this weekend.
> Pale yellow colour. Lovely rich nose that keeps opening up with time
> to show strawberries, apple, peach, citrus fruits and some earthy
> notes. This is AWESOME on the palate - full bodied, leesy, chewy and
> creamy in texture with great balance and bright strawberry and peach
> flavours. Medium length finish, and it's a ridiculously good value at
> $20. Now to hunt down the 06.
>
> Salil

Leitz is a real favorite in our house. I find this wine and the Rud.
Klosterlay Kab to be fine values year in and out. Thanks for update on
the '04.