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Top 20 picks from 2005 Germans

A long list, grouped by style and in roughly ascending order of richness and weight, chosen in response to Harry Cragoe's request in your turn for four to six shortcuts to pleasure via 2005 German wine.

DRY WINES

 

Emrich-Schönleber, "Lenz" Riesling QbA 2005 Nahe 17 Drink 2007-09

Very lively, like a tight spring because of the tautness in fact (even though Lenz means the season of spring in German)! Long and very lively, off-dry. 11% alc/vol.

 

Keller, Riesling trocken RR 2005 Rheinhessen 17 Drink 2007-11

13%. Pungent nose reminiscent of greenery with great depth and breadth on the...