2004 Josef Leitz Rudesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese

Without a doubt, Johannes Leitz is one of the three young stars of the Rheingau, working hard to elevate the profile of the region. Starting out young, a result of his father's untimely death, he's dramatically expanded his holdings (from five hectares to 26 now) and quality keeps improving too. This diverse range of wines is tied together by their vitality and buoyancy, yet they all show their site specificity in a remarkable fashion. The "Dragonstone," from the Rüdesheimer Drachenstein vineyard, offers outstanding value. Indeed, this wine was key to establishing the reputation of Leitz.

Without a doubt, Johannes Leitz is one of the three young stars of the Rheingau, working hard to elevate the profile of the region. Starting out young, a result of his father's untimely death, he's dramatically expanded his holdings (from five hectares to 26 now) and quality keeps... more