Rangen

No other vineyard in the Zind Humbrecht stable is capable of leaving such an imprint on the character of its wine yet the harmony and delicacy so typical of the 2005 vintage shines through. Notes of spicy pear and melon can be detected on the perfectly balanced palate with the sweetness being offset by racy citrus acidity. Drink 2010-2020.

The volcanic terroir of the Rangen is perfect for the Gewurztraminer grape and produces wines with great ageing potential. Intensely ripe at the time of harvest, this wine is just a step away from being a Vendange Tardive. A flinty gunpowder character is very much in evidence though it is tempered with white fruit flavours and oriental spices. This is rich, dense and unctuous, yet perfectly balanced. Drink 2010-2020.

This is a classic dry Riesling with black pepper and gunpowder notes and a vein of rich minerality. Harmonious yet massively concentrated, this is poised for lift-off with a riper and fuller palate than the Clos Windsbuhl. Perfect with classic fishdishes such as sole, shellfish or lobster. Drink from 2010-2025.