For the extraordinary diversity of great wines that are produced, Muller-Catoir is Germany's greatest estate. Who else achieves such brilliance with not only Riesling, but with Muskateller, Scheurebe, and Rieslaner? Muller-Catoir's 1994s are brilliant wines, as well as the most backward I have tasted from this estate. Their extremely high extract bodes well for future development, as do their magnificently high yet ripe acids. Muller-Catoir produced two legendary sweet wines in 1994, both from the Rieslaner grape. The medium gold-colored 1994 Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Trockenbeerenauslese boasts a spectacularly rich, honeyed nose intertwined with scents of spring flowers, tropical fruits, minerals, and spices. Absolutely great, this viscous, full-bodied, remarkably rich, concentrated wine carries only 8% alcohol. It offers a huge mouthful of gorgeously pure, phenomenally extracted fruit presented in a sweet style. Despite its enormous extract and weight, the acidity provides zest and clarity to its massive personality. This should be an immortal Rieslaner TBA that will drink well for 20-30+ years. Importer: a Terry Theise Selection, Milton S. Kronheim & Co., Jessup, MD; tel. (410) 724-3369