Some will find this wine off-dry. Others won’t even discern the residual sugar. It straddles that interesting line, marked by crispness and tart flavors of limes, guavas, oranges and jasmine tea. A fine Gewurztraminer, from a region in Mendocino County that excels at the variety. ——S.H.(12/31/2011)—— 88

Technically, this Gewurz has a residual sugar of 0.8%. Taste-wise, that gives it a round, honeyed softness that nicely balances the high acidity, and makes the pineapple, guava and lychee flavors taste like they’re baked into a rich, savory pie. An enormous blast of Asian spices kicks in on the finish.——S.H.(10/1/2008)—— 86