The 1999 Riesling Hengst reveals spiced pear scents and a ripe pear, apple, and spice-flavored character. This is a successful 1999 Riesling, a vintage that was challenging for this varietal. This wine has excellent depth of fruit and a light to medium-bodied personality. Drink it over the next 6-7 years. Importer: A Peter Vezan Selection, (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42-55-42-93), various American importers, including: Barriques Wines, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 275-1200; Dionysus Imports, Lorton, VA; tel. (703) 751-9416; North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (800) 266-6585