Medium yellow gold, fine hints of roses and vanilla on the nose, yet a somewhat encapsulated bouquet, damp wool, the Traminer character is only hinted at in the fragrance, very exotic grapefruit zest on the palate, wonderfully interwoven residual sweetness, playful, shows a fine acid structure that gives the wine a lot of liveliness. Very clear finish that brings out the wood well, the alcoholic fire is also noticeable on the finish.The tangy apple-scented 1999 No Traminer Nouvelle Vague Trockenbeerenauslese is a viscous, well-focused wine. A myriad of spices can be found intermingled with sour berries, apricots, and peaches in this medium to full-bodied, rich offering. It is concentrated, intense, and boisterous. Drink it over the next 20-25 years.  93/100 The Wine Advocate / Pierre Rovani

Strong yellow gold, broad watery rim, floral nose, scent of orchids, spicy wood, cinnamon, cloves, powerful on the palate, almost breathtaking, tastes a little caramel-malty on the finish, medium length.The 1999 No 3 Chardonnay / Welschriesling Nouvelle Vague Trockenbeerenauslese offers demure white peach aromas. On the palate, this zesty medium to full-bodied offering reveals candied tart apple flavors. It is tightly wound and acts like a wine that will be substantially better with cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2026.  90/100 The Wine Advocate / Pierre Rovani

Strong yellow gold, wonderful grape aromas, you can literally see the fruit hanging from the vine in the glass, superb nutmeg notes, great spiciness on the palate, the salty "bitterness" of the fully ripe thick-skinned grapes, great varietal aromas, paired with an opulent residual sugar of enormous firmness, a symphony of flavours begins, great finesse on the finish, a class wine for lovers of bouquet varieties. The raspberry, orange blossom, and cherry-scented 1999 #4 Muskat Ottonel Zwischen Den Seen Trockenbeerenauslese is a thick, unctuous tangerine-flavored fruit bomb. Its oily character slathers the palate with jellied kumquats, mandarins, and tangerines, all of whose flavors linger throughout its marvelously extensive finish. Projected maturity: Now - 2025 +95/100 The Wine Advocate / Pierre Rovani

Strong yellow gold, broad watery rim, initially somewhat volatile acidity, wood aromas, vanilla, a somewhat fluttery bouquet, also appears somewhat rustic on the palate, on the one hand a dense sweetness, on the other hand shows a pointed lemony acidity, yellow-apple flavours, very typical of Chardonnay, medium finish.