Marcel Deiss

Stephen Tanzer 93 "Slightly darker straw-yellow color than the 2004. Exotic aromas of quince and mandarin orange, with captivating tangy lift. Fat, sweet and very rich, with superb power and lift in the mouth. Exotic hints of honeysuckle, lichee and brown spices. Finishes with superb length and

Stephen Tanzer 93 "Palish yellow, a bit lighter than the 2004. Tangy, highly complex nose combines pineapple candy, crystallized lemon peel, honey, licorice, lichee and mint. Densely packed and juicy, with a distinctly brooding character. This tastes drier than the 2004 but Deiss maintains that the

Wine Spectator 91 "Rich and off-dry, this shows lots of dried apricot, lychee, guava and honey flavors underscored by a smoky note. A backbone of firm acidity is well-integrated and provides a mouthwatering component to this opulent wine, which has a lingering, spice-driven finish. Riesling, Pinot

Wine Spectator 90 "Rich and refined, with peach, quince and stone notes playing off the bright structure. Dry and harmonious, this echoes the mineral theme on the lingering finish. Ideal for sole or trout, or baked ham. Drink now through 2012. 600 cases imported. (B.S.)"  " Jean-Michel Deiss is