4 | Wine | Alsace, 86 to 90

"A pretty, floral Riesling with apple blossom and lily notes accenting the quince, mandarin orange and Gala apple notes. Tangy and very thirst-quenching."

"This delicate white, displays notes of orchard blossom, candied lemon zest and tangerine, with a minerally subnote that builds toward the finish. Shows good concentration in a dry and elegant package, with a long, finely textured finish."

"Straw-yellow, deeper than the 2011. A fusel nuance complicates bright stone fruit and floral aromas. Very fresh and saline, offering excellent chewy extract and noteworthy length. An excellent entry-level wine, especially for those who like their rieslings bigger and chewier. Remarkable quality considering that nearly 30,000 cases of this wine are made."

"Bright straw. White stone fruits and flowers on the nose and palate. Displays lively acid lift for such a hot hear, with the zesty, persistent finish featuring a lingering note of lime. From 33-year-old vines in the Clos."

"Along with strawberry and red raspberry fruit suggestions that are enhanced by the wine's discreet hint of sweetness. ...there are saline, meaty, and herbal notes to add interest to both the nose and a lush palate, and the hints of salinity and bitterness in the finish make for an invigorating complement to the wine's prominent fruit. This comes in a light-sensitive clear bottle, and I could identify no lot number, so make sure that whoever sells you a bottle will take responsibility for freshness and proper storage."

"Well-defined and balanced, this shows clean notes of star fruit, melon rind, smoke and orange peel, with a thread of mineral salinity. Structured without being overpowering, this is dry and tangy, and would be a fine match for light seafood."

"Dry and spicy, with flavors of dried cherry, wild strawberry and black raspberry. This is well-meshed, offering subtle, juicy acidity and a creamy finish."

"Bright yellow-gold. Smoky candied orange rind and bacon fat on the nose. Then very pure in the mouth, with ripe, sweet, minty cinnamon and tropical fruit flavors focused by bright acidity. A touch of excess alcohol at the back reduced my enthusiasm a bit."