The Kubler 2007 Gewurztraminer Weingarten represents a vineyard-designated bottling that was not essayed in 2006. Rose petal, bacon fat, marjoram, and mint in the nose lead to a lovely display of creaminess and inner-mouth florality, with a finish that is restrained in sweetness (less evident in fact than in the corresponding “K” bottling), in part thanks to a surprising sense of brightness and primary juiciness. This should remain delightful for at least 6-8 years. Young Philippe Kubler returned to his family’s estate in 2004 after diverse and impressive international experience and is conscientiously working to pull this domaine into the vanguard of its region. It should be noted that the initial “K” in several Kubler bottlings is merely a way of designating his basic range of bottlings.Importers include Chateau St. Martin, Bellevue, WA; tel. (425) 462 1717 and Wine Symphony, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 226-8283