The 2009 Veltliner is a wonderfully complex, nuanced white. Smoke, bacon fat, ash, crushed rocks and grapefruit are just some of the aromas and flavors that flow from this multi-dimensional, highly intriguing white. This is a compelling bottle in every way. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016. Once again I was struck by the wines I tasted from Kuenhof this year. The Valle Isarco is one of my favorite terrains in Italy for highly complex, steely wines. These two whites capture the essence of regional, varietal and vintage character.Importer: Oliver McCrum Wines, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 654-9159

The 2008 Veltliner is a gorgeous, multi-dimensional wine layered with scents of white peaches, earthiness, minerals, flowers and mint. The wine achieves gorgeous textural beauty and richness while maintaining the essential linearity that is a hallmark of the wines from this part of Alto Adige. This is a terrific effort. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012. I was very impressed with the wines I tasted this year from Kuenhof, a small estate located in Bressanone, in the northern reaches of Alto Adige. I am told the US allocation of these wines is just a few cases, but hopefully readers elsewhere will be able to latch on to a few bottles of these wonderful whites.Imported by: JK Imports/Vinissimo Selection, CA, 800-946-3329