Zind Humbrecht, Hengst Gewurztraminer

Zind Humbrecht, Hengst GewurztraminerEven with an S. G. N. being selected out from this site, Zind Humbrechts 2008 Gewurztraminer Hengst is still an ennobled sweet wine, albeit with only 47 grams of residual sugar. Candied citrus rind, banana, caraway, and celery seed compose a most intriguing some might argue bifurcated nose. In the mouth, too, this offers a cooling herbal and chalky side while at the same time practically gaudy confitured and tropical flavors. Texturally caressing, yet

” says Manfred Prum

Here too the beautifully textured flavors possess a subtle minerality on the long

serious and compact finish

Claude’s daughter

An elegant style

sneaky long and beautifully well-balanced finale

with a bundle of energetic grip on the finish that melds nicely with the fruit

I suspect that it will not improve with further bottle age but should hold steady for another decade

45% Cabernet Sauvignon

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ripe and spicy nose replete with citrus blossom

Medium-bodied on the palate