1998 Gewurztraminer Reserve Personelle
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Score 88/100 · Drink 2000-2025, Pierre Rovani, Jun 2000
The 1998 Gewurztraminer Reserve Personnelle has a flower and botrytis-scented nose. On the palate, roses, assorted flowers, and red fruits can be discerned in this well-delineated, and focused, medium-bodied wine. Its long, mineral-laden finish does reveal the alcoholic heat evidenced in many 1998s. Anticipated maturity: now-2005. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.
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88
88/100
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89
88-89/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
88
88/100
Pierre Rovani
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88 - 89 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88-89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Subtle aromas of flowers, spices and lemon on the withdrawn nose. Juicy, spicy and chewy in the mouth; less expressive than the '97 but quite fresh. Rather suave wine, with good acidity to buffer the 20+ grams of sugar. Lingering, fresh finish.
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