Selbach-Oster is one of my favorite Mosel producers, and I had a couple of the Rieslings, tasted over several days and face to face:
2005 Selbach-Oster Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett Boy, this is big for Kabinett. I was expecting that from 2005, but even so was surprised. Peach fruit with a hint of red berries, by day 2 showing more tropical (mango/pineapple). Acidity isn't bad, but this is very sweet. A touch of mineral on the finish. For a kabinett a C+, but as a Riesling a B/B+2004 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Spatlese Much more citrusy, lime dominates though there is some green apple. Actually feels lighter and drier than the Kabinett. Brisk and crisp, quite enjoyable. B+
2005 Pepiere "Clos de Briords" Muscadet I know this is infanticide, but I really enjoyed this over 3 nights. Sizzling acidity, mineral and saline notes dominate, but there actually is a surprising ripeness to the fruit underneath. Just lovely. A-2005 Clos LaChance "Ruby Throated" Hummingbird Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Central Coast) Sweet red plum and cherry, not especially cabernetish. This isn't complex, but for the level ($12) it is quite concentrated and long. A little coffee and oak. Perfect backyard grilling wine, glad to have it as al fresco weather is finally here. B+/B
2005 La Croix du Roche (Bordeaux Superieur) Sweet cassis fruit, medium-bodied, maybe a tad short, but a decent QPR at $6/375. BGrade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency