Here’s (one of ?) the offer from December 2005 … I didn’t buy the Eiswein, but picked up the other 3. I’m down to a couple bottles of each and it sounds like it’s time to open some up.
JJ Christoffel
2003 Erdener Treppchen Auslese** (Full List 45.00) 13.99
93 points Rovani: '“The complex 2003 Riesling Auslese Erdener Treppchen ** boasts a nose of honeysuckle blossoms. Medium-bodied, supple, and silky-textured, it exhibits an expressive flavor profile composed of red fruits, pears, and spices. In addition, this luscious, pure wine possesses a long, fruit-filled finish. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018.”
2003 Urziger Wurzgarten Auslese*** (Full List 50.00) 15.99
93 points Rovani: '“Were it not for a note of alcoholic warmth detected in its finish, the 2003 Riesling Auslses Urziger Wurzgarten *** would have earned an even higher score. Sweet spiced apple and pear scents are detected in his concentrated wine’s aromatics. Armed with gorgeous depth, purity, and length, it slathers the palate with soft layers of pears, spices, and candied minerals. Projected maturity: 2007-2020.”
2003 Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese (Full List 27.00) 7.99
89 points Rovani: '“Slate, black currants, and minerals are found in the aromatic profile of the 2003 Riesling Spatlese Urziger Wurzgarten. Medium-bodied, it reveals a juicy, polite personality filled with apples, candied lemons, and zesty citrus fruits. Projected maturity: 2006-2012.”
2002 Urziger Wurzgarten Eiswein 1/2 (Full List 159.00) 37.99
93 points Rovani: '“The 2002 Riesling Eiswein Urziger Wurzgarten’s jammy apricot-scented nose is more reminiscent of a tangy Beerenauslese’s than an Eiswein’s. It has spectacular focus, precision, and reveals loads of sweet, zesty limes, white pepper, apricot, and lemon flavors in its driven personality. This concentrated but not super-rich Eiswein should be drunk over the next 40 years.”