The 2006 Blau & Blau is a unique blend of 90% Blaufr?nkisch and 10% Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) that was aged in French oak barrels. This quirky wine possesses notable freshness and vibrancy in its dark cherries, sweet herbs, tar, minerals and spices. Medium in body, the wine shows remarkable clarity and precision, with firm, yet beautifully-balanced tannins. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. Silvio Jermann has much more competition from his neighbors these days. One can’t help noticing that Jermann is increasingly being left behind by the area’s new generation of ambitious, quality-minded producers, something that was brought home to me quite clearly when I visited the region’s top estates a few months ago. Ironically for a producer famous for his whites, it is actually the reds that are now among the estate’s most interesting wines.Importer: Empson, USA, Alexandria, VA; tel. (703) 684-0900