In article >, "Anders Tørneskog"
> writes:

Thanks Anders,

>I usually seek out the best from the minor producers which at times even
>surpasses the above mentioned that tend to be rather more expensive... :-)

I'll be sure to ask for recs if I travel to the Mosel, but for now I'm limited
to those that import to the states.

>Fwiw, some of my sources claim that Christoffel and Mönchhof (same owner)
>both are in a slight decline

Hmmm, I think Hans Leo still owns Christoffel, but has hired Eymael from
Mönchhof as winemaker. Actually I've tried a couple of '02 Christoffels, if
that's decline....wow. Great Ur. Wurz kabinett. Thanks for word on producers.

>Apart from these I had a very good Graacher Himmelreich Auslese 2002 from
>Kees-Kieren at 11Euro. Their ** Auslese was even a little bit better at
>18Euro and might be found in the U.S?
Will keep an eye out.

Kanzlerhof of Pölich Becker-Steinhauer of Mülheim - but I guess they
>won't be available where you are.

I've never seen any of those in States.

Thans for the info!
Dale

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