The 2009 Gewurztraminer Terminum Vendemmia Tardiva is dazzling. Mint, honey, freshly cut flowers and tangerines are some of the nuances that emerge from this insanely beautiful, kaleidoscopic wine. The 2009 impresses for its striking balance and sheer harmony. The Vendemmia Tardiva is often one of Italy's top dessert wines. The 2009 is off the charts. As the name states, the Vendemmia Tardiva is a late-harvest wine. In 2009 the fruit was picked in December. The wine was aged in French oak barrels ranging from one to three years old. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. It's hard to go wrong with any of these wines from Tramin, one of the best and most consistent wineries in Italy. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620