Dr. Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes (New York) Gewurztraminer 2006

($28): The problem for consumers with Gewurztraminer, like Riesling, is the unknown and unpredictable level of sweetness.  Dr. Frank’s is a gorgeous example of dry Gewurztraminer that highlights the spice of the varietal.  Its prominent perfume suggests sweetness, but instead the wine delivers nuances of lychee nuts and spiced pears and finishes clean and dry.  This impeccable balance is accomplished far too infrequently in Gewurztraminer. 90 Michael Apstein Jul 22, 2008