1998 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Hengst
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The magnificent, rose and lychee-scented 1998 Gewurztraminer Hengst is full-bodied and oily-textured. Thick, yet fresh, detailed, and polished, it is packed with lychee nuts. The wine's high level of alcohol (15.9%) slightly shows through the dense fruit, but its extroverted, focused, and fruit-dominated personality more than makes up for it. Projected maturity: 2002-2012. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Pungent, extravagantly rich, soil-inflected aromas of smoked meat and lichee. Splendidly layered in the mouth; powerful, medium-sweet and framed by strong acids. Coats the mouth with mineral dust. The longest yet of these '98 gewürztraminers. Very impressive.
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.