AJ’s:

Kerpen Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr, 2006:

Tropical fruits of guava, mango and pineapple; a hint of slate.  Good to drink for another 5-8 years; $25.99

Bert Simon Herrenberg Spatlese  Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Serrig Wurtzberg, 2005:

Raspberry, some red cherry and orange with a wet stone and mineral character; good deal for $14.99 and will last another 5-8 years.

Dopff & Irion Alsace, 2007:

Gentle peach and lime notes with typical brisk acidity.  A nice “now” Riesling to enjoy and at a very affordable price…$16.99

Schloss Vollrads QbA Reingau, 2007:

Pleasant apple, quince and pear aromas with moderate acidity at the finish.  I would consume this now……..$17.99

Robert Eymael (Monchhof) Kabinett Mosel Urzig Wurzgarten, 2007:

Peach, apple and quince with some lime on the finish and zippy acidity.  A great wine for the price…..$21.99

Robert Eymael (Monchhof) QbA Mosel, 2007:

A toned down version of the above Monchoff with peach and apple notes.  Nice wine with a clean finish….$16.99…..drink this now or over the next year.

Bassermann-Jordan QbA Trocken Pfalz, 2007:

A distinctly citrus zing with some lemon, grapefruit and tangerine contributing to a zippy acidic finish.  Drink now or over the next few years.  Priced right at $21.99

Pastiche:

Langwerth von Simmern Spatlese Rheingau Erbacher Marcobrunn, 2005:

A lovely wine with peach, tangerine and floral notes.  Finishes with vibrant acidity.  Wonderful wine that has staying power for the next 5-10 years….$39.99.

Langwerth Rauenthaler Biaken Blue Cap, 2005:

A very different style here…and luscious at that with distinct apricot and and creamy lemon with some vanilla and slate hints (doesn’t sound like a Riesling does it?)….should age for another 5-8 years…..$62.99

Total Wines: 

Bastgen Spatlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr, 2007:

A vibrant blend of citrus fruits, pineapple, tangerine amongst them.  Great finish with a beam of acidity………usually $29.99 but appears to be on promo at $19.99 until 1/03/10……a great deal for a great wine.

Bastgen Spatlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Kestener Paulinshofberg, 2007:

A luscious wine with scents of apricot, nectarine and peach; great balance of acidity and minerality….drink it now or over the next 15 years…..$24.99

Dr Heidemanns:  This is a line of Rieslings that owns a great reputation for quality and pricing.  All of the wines listed below $30 with one exception.  If you’re a novice with German Rieslings, this is a great place to start.

Dr Heidemans-Bergweiler Kabinett Mosel Graacher Himmelreich, 2007:

A fabulous wine for the $$ with a lovely fruit blend of apricot, tangerine, mango and stone.  The luscious fruit is balanced perfectly by the cleansing and refreshing acidity.  As with most of the Rieslings listed, you can enjoy it now, but save store some away in your cellar for the next 10 years….$19.99.

Dr Heidemanns-Bergweiler Spatlese Mosel Graacher Himmelreich, 2007:

A beautiful blend of apricot and classic Riesling spice.  A nice beam of acidity takes it to the finish.  Drink now or over the next 10 years…$23.99

Dr Heidemanns-Bergweiler Spatlese Mosel Bernkasteler Badstube, 2007:

Just a lovely expression of Riesling with fruit and floral scents;  aromas of ripe peach, lemon and lime supported by refreshing acidity and minerality.  This wine has a long life ahead; drink now or over the next 15 years, $24.99

Dr Heidemanns-Bergweiler Auslese Mosel Graacher Himmelreich, 2007:

Classic sweet dessert Auslese, perfectly balanced with ultra sweet honeyed apricot and citrus and energized by just the right element of acidity….this is one can be enjoyed now but stored away for, perhaps, as long as 15-20 years…$29.99

Dr Thanisch  Mosel Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett, 2007:

A zesty beam of acidity along with lively lime and peach and a fine finish.  Great wine for the price of $21.99.  Drink now or store away for 10 years.

Dr Thanisch Estate QbA Mosel, 2007:

Hard to beat for the price of $17.99….Tangy flavors of lime, peach and allspice…lovely acidity, fruit and minerality….drink now or over the next 6-8 years.

Eifel-Pfeiffer Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Estate Collection, 2007:

A beautifully sweet wine with zesty flavors of lime, orange and ripe, juicy peach.  Lovely finish, perfectly integrated with a long life ahead.  Drink now or over the next 20 years….what a steal of a price….$24.99.

Eifel-Pfeiffer Spatlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Wehlener Sonnenuhr, 2006:

A beam of acidity yet without losing the fruits.  This one offers a bit of a different fruit medley with tangerine and grapefruit flavors.  Lively finish and all for $23.99.  Drink now or over the next 10-15 years.

Eifel-Pfeiffer Spatlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Trittenheimer Apoptheke, 2007:

A luscious blend of rich, almost creamy peach and vanilla custard (a little unusual for a Riesling) with some underlying acidity.  $23.99;  this wine is lovely now or should age beautifully over the next 15-20 years.

Joh Jos Prum Kabinett Mosel Wehlener Sonnenuhr, 2007:

Beautiful cherry, apple, fig and lime all integrate into a beautiful Riesling with a wonderfully bright finish.  $31.99; drink now or over the next 10 years.

Zind Humbrecht Riesling Alsace, 2006:

Classic orange, honey and quince flavors along with well integrated acidity and minerality.  $19.99; drink now or over the next 8-10 years.  Great producer and value for this wine.

Trimbach Pinot Gris Alsace Reserve, 2004:

Always a quality producer, this wine coats the palate with a waxy orange sensation and flavors and integrated with a hint of florality and smoke.  Nice crisp acidity picks up from there to tie it all together.  $19.99 is a great price for this style and still has a few good years left at its prime.

Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Alsace, 2006:

Lots of zesty citrus up front followed with the classic rose petal and white pepper hints.  $19.99. Drink now or over the next couple of years.

Feast: (All take out 750ml bottles are $7 off the restaurant price, half bottles: $3 off ).  Take out prices are listed below.

Reichsrat von Buhl Kabinett Pfalz Armand, 2005:

Pronounced acidity and citrus flavors at first followed by an integrated finish.  My guess is that this wine will taste more complete in a few years.  $13 for a half bottle.

Robert Eymael Monchhof Spatlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Mosel Slate, 2006:

I have some ’07 Kabinett from this producer and it is just lovely.  This style is rich yet lively with wonderful lime notes and beautifully integrated minerality and acidity.  Drink now or over the next 15 years (if you can saved some to taste how these wines mature).  $22

Dr Loosen Spatlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Urziger Wurzgarten, 2006:

A distinct peachy character with a little lime and slate; a hint perhaps of smoke as well.  A rich wine with years ahead of it.  $36

Rumrunner:

Joh. Jos. Prum Auslese Mosel Bernkasteler Badstube, 2007:

What a beautiful display of luscious ripe tropical fruit and zippy acidity; honeyed sweetness weaves its way through to the finish.  This is a wine with a very long future ahead.  Drink now or over the next 20 years….$59.99

Joh. Jos. Prum Kabinett Graacher Himmelreich, 2007

A classic Prum Kabinett with zesty acidity, lime, slate and floral notes.  Drink now or over the next 10 years…$42.99

St. Urbans-Hof Spatlese Mosel Ockfener Bockstein, 2007:

This is probably the best deal going at Rumrunner for a Spatlese.  Vibrant tropical and citrus flavors of peach, nectarine, and mango, a hint of smoke on the nose and a lovely long finish underpinned by brisk acidity….drink this now or over the next 15 years…..$22.99

Loosen Bros QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Dr L, 2008:

Nice hit of tangy lime, apricot and fig; lively yet controlled acidity make this a nice package for the price of $14.99.  Drink now or over the next 5 years.

Domaine Schlumberger Pinot Gris Alsace Les Princes Abbes, 2007:

If you’re searching for a price worthy, quality German Pinot Gris, this is one.  Well integrated wine with tangy notes of peach, nectarine and some spices all supported by an underlying frame of zippy acidity to the finish.  Drink now or over the next 5 or 6 years…..$21.99.

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