Elena Walch’s 2009 Gewurztraminer Kastelaz shows excellent varietal character, along with a plush, soft personality. Mango, sweet baking spices, flowers and honey meld together nicely on the generous, expansive finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2017. Importers: Chambers & Chambers, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500

Fragrant pulses of jasmine, acacia and peach blossom emerge from the bouquet of this golden Gewurztraminer. The wine shows the best territorial characteristics of Alto Adige (in the far mountainous north of Italy) thanks to the intensity and purity of its aromas.——M.L.(11/1/2010)—— 87