The state of German wine appreciation is in a strange place in this country. Ask any wine professional what is the best deal in the wine world and they will say, "German Riesling." Yet, upon hearing so, those outside of the industry often react with little more than a shrug and a request for basically anything else. The reasons for this situation are numerous and complicated, from a misconception in this country about the sweetness of German wine, to the unpronounceable words written on every label, and the less-than-stellar cultural reputation of Germany in the United States. Still, the fact remains that one of the world's greatest grapes is Riesling, and while Australia, Austria, France and even the Finger Lakes make remarkable Rieslings, it is still most at home when in Germany. This is a delicately off-dry bottling from teh dry wine master of von Winning, in the village of Deidesheim, aged in stainless steel to preserve the delicate richness of the fruit flavors. Flavors that end up on the palate can get pretty wild in this area, ranging fom guava and pineapple, to peach and an array of flowers. This is a straightforward, classic example of Pfalz Riesling; clean acidity, round mouthfeel, rich fruit and balanced sweetness.