2001 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Herrenweg Turckheim
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A dry wine, the 2001 Gewurztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim (indice 2) exhibits excellent ripeness in its spicy aromas. This smoked spice, poached pear, and lychee nut-flavored effort is deep, harmonious, and long in the finish. Drink it over the next 5-7 years. 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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(from older vines with low vigor; the yields here were fully 30% lower than those of the Turckheim and Wintzenheim) Bright yellow color. Highly aromatic, ripe aromas of mirabelle, ginger, bergamot and dried herbs, with just a hint of smoked meat in the background. Broad, fat and rich, with enticing fruit and moderate acidity; spicy, gentle and long. Just slightly off-dry.
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.