Notes from Bermans: Gewürztraminer can yield magnificent wines, as is best demonstrated in Alsace, France, where it is made in to a variety of styles from dry to off-dry to sweet. The grape needs a cool climate that allows it to get ripe. It's a temperamental grape to grow and vinify, as its potent spiciness can be overbearing when unchecked. At its best, it produces a floral and refreshing wine with crisp acidity that pairs well with spicy dishes. When left for late harvest, it's uncommonly rich and complex, a tremendous dessert wine..

Grape/Varietal composition: 100% Gewürztraminer.

My notes: I had not tried it before the wine tasting at my company, it showed tremendously well. It was very smooth, floral and sweet. For me, it is almost the definition of a Gewürztraminer. I could not help comparing it with the Trimbach and Gisselbrecht. Thus far have not been impressed with Trimbach, while Marcel Hugg and Gisselbrecht are comparably great alsace wines. 

Buy Factor: Anytime, absolutely. Of the four for the wine tasting, we opened two, and one was snapped up by my colleague right at the wine tasting. Of course, I am hoarding the last one from the set.

Cost: $19.99 a bottle.