Complex and ethereal. Concentrated and thick, yet lighter than air, this sweetie combines apricot, caramel and vanilla flavors with a velvety texture and vibrant acidity. Picks up a smoky note on the finish. Beautifully done. Drink now through 2010. 330 cases made. –BS

Produced from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Welschriesling Kracher's 1998 Grande Cuvee Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague Number 10 reveals hints of sweet oak in its otherwise jammy yellow fruit-dominated aromatics. This medium to full-bodied wine has abundant candied white grapes and apples intermingled with poached pears in its peppery character. It is thick spicy oily-textured and possesses an amazingly long apricot-flavored finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-2030. Importer: Vin Divino Chicago IL; tel. (773) 334-6700.