The 2006 Muller Thurgau possesses pretty notes of jasmine, minerals. smoke and earthiness that complement its honeyed ripe fruits. Made in a generous style, it offers excellent depth as well as an added level of complexity that has developed in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Cantina di Terlano is one of my favorite sources for value-priced wines in Alto Adige. The winery was founded over 100 years ago. Like many estates in the region, Terlano is a cooperative, yet the wines are first-class in every sense of the term.Importer: Banville & Jones Wine Merchants, New York, NY; tel. (204) 294-4899

This pale-colored get by with standard aromas of stone fruit, kiwi and passion fruit. Easy-to-drink and decidedly uncomplicated, it offers simple, fruit-driven flavors.——M.L.(12/1/2007)—— 84