2006 Josef Leitz Rudesheimer Klosterlay Riesling Kabinett

Also recommended, but no tasting note given. Leitz began picking September 21st, so that his high-volume, off-dry export wines (as well as most of the precocious Kaisersteinfels) were harvested before the Great Rain, and the entire harvest was completed by October 18. The majority of the Rudesheimer Berg vineyards were picked at must weights higher even than those of 2003, but fortunately at significantly higher levels of acidity than in that year (or in 2005). Largely navigating the pitfalls of botrytis and high alcohol, Leitz rendered a remarkable collection of dry wines. Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel (516) 677-9300