#6 Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese Zwischen den Seen offers quite a contrast to the #5, sublimating the obvious Scheurebe varietal character. Peach jam, lemon, honey, pure botrytis and mysteriously high-toned esters...

A core of mineral-accented smoke, spice and honey notes is wrapped with flavors of glazed apricot, lemon preserves and candied ginger in this vibrant and well-balanced version. Creamy, with a lasting finish. Drink now...

Lovely expression of fruit and terroir. Cherry jam, licorice and spice aromas and flavors mingle with a velvety texture and solid tannins in this pure, elegant red. Good proportions and a fine length. Best from 2008...

Plenty of juicy, sour cherry and raspberry notes, matched to a vivid structure. Really elegant, offering ripe tannins but very lively acidity. Subtle length on the finish. Drink now through 2009. 970 cases made, 400 cases...

Richly spiced and creamy in texture, this finely knit Champagne is backed by succulent acidity and underscored by a subtle streak of smoky mineral, with opulent flavors of baked plum, coffee liqueur, kumquat and toasted...

Cherry, licorice and spice notes are dense, persistent and well-integrated into the structure. This rustic style is tightly wound and really builds on the palate to a long finish. Best from 2006 through 2015. 2,200 cases...

Blackberry and tobacco aromas follow through to a full, round and fruity palate with velvety tannins and a long finish. Very well done for the vintage. Serious terroir with solid winemaking. Best after 2007. 3,000 cases...

Tasted at the Château Giscours vertical, the 2002 Château Giscours is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot picked between October 1 and 15. There remains that almost Pomerol-like personality on the nose, quite...