Domaine Zind Humbrecht
Wintzenheim Gewürztraminer
Wintzenheim, Alsace, France
I usually don't care too much for gewurtztraminer but when it reaches that level... No one in their right mind could say it's bad...
The color is deep golden amber. The nose shows orange peel, rose, honey, fresh cinamon rolls, apricot and lychee... It's so layered and complex! I'm blown away...
The palate is dry yet the mouthfeel is thick, not unlike a much sweeter wine. There is a massive acid drive and probably some sugar which is very balanced by that sheer acid drive. Honey and apricot and lychee touches blossom all around and make this wine truly charming. There are some spices too, like white pepper notes, that bring an extra layer of complexity. The finish is long-lasting, fresh, fruity and peppery. This is a masterpiece, really. I had very little expectations given its age but man, what a wine! 15% abv and you can't feel it at all.
I usually don't care too much for gewurtztraminer but when it reaches that level... No one in their right mind could say it's bad...
The color is deep golden amber. The nose shows orange peel, rose, honey, fresh cinamon rolls, apricot and lychee... It's so layered and complex! I'm blown away...
The palate is dry yet the mouthfeel is thick, not unlike a much sweeter wine. There is a massive acid drive and probably some sugar which is very balanced by that sheer acid drive. Honey and apricot and lychee touches blossom all around and make this wine truly charming. There are some spices too, like white pepper notes, that bring an extra layer of complexity. The finish is long-lasting, fresh, fruity and peppery. This is a masterpiece, really. I had very little expectations given its age but man, what a wine! 15% abv and you can't feel it at all.