2001 Gewurztraminer Hengst
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The sensual, lush 2001 Gewurztraminer Hengst (indice 2) is medium-bodied, silky-textured, and well-balanced. Poached pears, spices, minerals, and apples are found in this effort’s aromatic and flavor profiles. It should be consumed over the next 6-7 ears. In response to requests from consumers for more information as to the character of his non-Vendange Tardive or Selection de Grains Nobles wines. Olivier Humbrecht has devoloped an "indice" scale which appears on the label of each bottle. This indice ranks from 1 to 5 the perceptible sweetness of the wines, and Humbrecht describes it as follows: "1 is totally dry; 2 is not technically dry but the sweetness is not apparent on the palate; 3 is medium sweetness that may gradually disappear with aging; 4 is sweet wine; 5 is for high sweetness, a Vendange Tardive in richness but without botrytis." Humbrecht is to be commended for instituting this system as it will immensely aid consumers. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Subdued, discreet aromas of smoke, spices and stone. Dense, full, ripe and moderately sweet (22 g/l r.s.) but quite backward today. Very intensely flavored, with a tight core of spice. Expands slowly and builds impressively on the long, fairly dry finish. Serious wine.
About the producer
Widely acknowledged as one of the legendary wineries in Alsace, the wines of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht are nothing short of magical. Certified organic and biodynamic, the estate crafts an extensive range of wines, including many Grand Cru and single-vineyard bottlings.