1998 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Hengst

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Score 94/100 · Drink 2002-2012, Pierre Rovani, Jun 2000

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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94
94/100

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95
93-96/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

94
94/100

Pierre Rovani

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93 - 96 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 93-96/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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.

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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 1:1
Zind-Humbrecht

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.

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White

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