Zind Humbrecht, Heimbourg Gewurztraminer

Zind Humbrecht, Heimbourg GewurztraminerSince for the first time since 1989 the level and quality of botrytis in the generally late ripening and rot free Heimbourg permitted the picking of S. G. N., the grapes that were left to inform the regular 2005 Gewurztraminer Heimbourg were completely healthy. Nevertheless, fermentation quickly petered out, leaving behind 43 grams of residual sugar. Spiced winter pear and quince paste on the nose betray intense ripeness but less than obvious varietal

(91-94)/2023+

This feels very lithe with an almost perfect bead of acidity

chalky structure and a mouthwatering finish

and notably floral nose combines notes of apple

dried persimmon and dried mango notes ripple along

It is finer

This is only a couple of steps behind the 2010 albeit cut from a different clothe

2021 is the first vintage)

which is often a characteristic of this wine

allowing the red fruit flavors to express themselves on the back

A background whiff of exotic fruit can be found on the spicy and complex nose of essence of white peach

The structure of the wine is also very open and accessible