The 1999 Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim Vieilles Vignes (from 55-year-old vines) offers spicy rose water aromas. Medium-bodied and velvety-textured, it is soft, silky, and feminine. This plump, floral, and white fruit-flavored wine has delightful detail in its personality. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524

The 1999 Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim is completely dry. It offers minerals and flowers in its aromas and flavors. Light to medium-bodied and well-structured, this steely, focused wine has excellent grip and beautifully nuanced flavors. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524