The 2010 Gewurztraminer Sanct-Valentin is a beautiful wine laced with mango, passion fruit, ginger, cloves and a host of other varietal aromas and flavors. This mid-weight, focused Gewurztraminer impresses for its length and fine overall balance. It is absolutely delicious today, yet should continue to drink well for a handful of years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015.
I found many delicious wines in this lineup from St. Michael Eppan. The house is best known for their top of the line Sanct-Valentin wines that emphasize textural softness. As good as those wines can be, the sweet spot at St. Michael lies just below, in the vineyard-designated range.
Importers: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808, The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1461, Classic Wine Imports, Norwood, MA, Siena Imports, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 285-9675