1990 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Hengst VT
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The 1990 Gewurztraminer Hengst VT is great stuff, with a spectacular cherry, lychee nut, rose-scented nose, viscous, rich, chewy flavors that go on and on, and a huge, explosive finish. This giant of a wine is tied together with searingly high acidity. The 1990 Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive selections range from compelling to other-worldly. Given the sheer power and nectar-like qualities of the 1990 late-harvest wines of Alsace, readers will be amazed by their riveting aromatic and flavor intensity. They are massive yet extraordinarily well-balanced. A question I frequently am asked is how does one serve a Vendange Tardive wine? They are best served prior to a meal as an aperitif, or at the end of a meal - alone! Readers must keep in mind that for the top Alsatian producers the situation is much like that in Burgundy - only tiny quantities of wine available. Between 50 and 150 cases of each wine is the entire allocation for the American market. Zind-Humbrecht wines are imported by Wine Markets International, Syosset, NY and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA.
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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.