Produced from vineyards on alluvial soils, the 1997 Riesling Bennwihr has sweet, smoky aromas and a crisp, steely, metallic, mineral-based character. It is light-to-medium-bodied, tangy, and bright. Projected maturity: now-2004. Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel (202) 832-9083.