A great followup to the ’08, which was one of the best Gewurztraminers of the vintage. The ’09 is even better, with a crisp, minerally mouthfeel, and superrich flavors of tropical fruits, spices and honeysuckle flowers. No oak, no malolactic and just a slight touch of sweetness on the finish. ——S.H.(12/15/2010)—— 92