2008 Gewurztraminer, Heimbourg, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace

2008 Gewurztraminer, Heimbourg, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace

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2008 Gewurztraminer, Heimbourg, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace

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The Zind-Humbrecht 2008 Gewurztraminer Heimbourg – although harvested close to last – reflects the proclivity of this site in 2008 to have remained largely botrytis-free thanks to steady late September breezes. Lavender, peppermint and rose petal make for a lovely, sachet-like aromatic display.

In the mouth this is even juicier and brighter than its more botrytis-concentrated siblings, with a matrix of quince and litchi offering confitured yet not cloying sweetness. Orange rind and cinnamon add to the invigorating pungency of lavender and peppermint in an exuberant, sustained finish.
(David Schildknecht - eRobertParker.com # 194 May 2011)

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The Zind-Humbrecht 2008 Gewurztraminer Heimbourg – although harvested close to last – reflects the proclivity of this site in 2008 to have remained largely botrytis-free thanks to steady late September breezes. Lavender, peppermint and rose petal make for a lovely, sachet-like aromatic display.

In the mouth this is even juicier and brighter than its more botrytis-concentrated siblings, with a matrix of quince and litchi offering confitured yet not cloying sweetness. Orange rind and cinnamon add to the invigorating pungency of lavender and peppermint in an exuberant, sustained finish.
(David Schildknecht - eRobertParker.com # 194 May 2011) Read more

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Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Domaine Zind Humbrecht

The wines of Olivier Humbrecht M.W. need little introduction, possessing great depth, exactitude as well as generosity…like the man himself.

The Humbrecht family viticultural roots can be traced back to The Thirty Years War of 1620. Today they own forty hectares across five villages in the Haut-Rhin, the southern half of the picturesque vineyards overlapping the Vosges foothills, treasured for its idyllic climate, tapestry of terroirs as much for its half-timbered houses.

The domaine has vines in 4 Grands Crus - Rangen (Thann) 5.5 ha, Brand (Turckheim) 2.4 ha, Hengst (Wintzenheim) 1.4 ha, Goldert (Gueberschwihr) 0.9 ha as well as Single Vineyards; Rotenberg (Wintzenheim) 1.8 ha, Clos Häuserer (Wintzenheim) 1.2 ha,  Herrenweg (Turkheim) 11.5 ha, Clos Jebsal (Turkheim) 1.3 ha,  Heimbourg (Turkheim) 4 ha and Clos Windsbuhl (Hunawihr) 5.2 ha.

Olivier has arguably overseen the most notable improvements in the estate’s illustrious history: a new cellar in 1992 while retaining the traditional ‘foudre’ oval barrels; initiating biodynamic practices in 1997 (certified in 2002); and the buying of a horse in 2006 to plough the vineyards!

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Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer is a high quality white grape which produces classic varietal wines in the Alsace region of France.

It is the second most widely planted grape in Alsace and the most widely planted in the Haut-Rhin where it is particularly well suited to the clay-rich soils found in the Vosges foothills. It is normally fermented dry and produces golden, medium to full-bodied wine with heady aromas of lychees, rose petals and white peaches.

It attains naturally high sugar levels far in excess of Riesling and this makes it ideal for sweet, late harvest wines. These can be unctuously sweet and luscious and the best can last for decades. Rieffel, Hugel and Zind Humbrecht consistently produce the finest Gewürztraminer wines in Alsace.

It is also planted in Germany (specifically in the Rheinpfalz and Baden regions), Austria, the Alto Adige in Italy and to a lesser extent in Australia, New Zealand and California. Gerwürz means spice in German, although this pink-skinned grape tends to produce exotically perfumed rather than spice laden wines.

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