Alsace, France Gewurztraminer Wine Cellar Index:
S thru Z
Note: One source states the French use Gewurztraminer instead of Gewürztraminer
Updated 04/06/2007
Listed in alphabetical order by winery, then descending vintage year. Some major Gewurztraminer producers have their own web pages, please click on their link.
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Note: The foundation for this index to the Gewurztraminer producers of Alsace, France was Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 3rd Edition, by Robert M. Parker, Jr., 1993. All wine tasting notes/comments are either those of the respective winery and/or of dealers of wine & spirits on the internet. Where possible, the origin/source of the tasting note/comment is given, if known.
In Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 1989 - 1990 Edition, by Robert M. Parker, Jr., A Fireside Book, © 1989, on page 52, he lists what he considered the best Gewurztraminers of Alsace. I've identified these producers/vineyards below with an # before the producer's name. Note: Not all of a Producer's product may have this designation, in fact some vintages dating after Mr. Parker's publication may not considered the best.
From the tasting notes and ratings I've seen, Zind-Humbrecht is probably considered the best overall Gewurztraminer producer, and is the benchmark to measure Alsatian Gewurztraminer against.
Rating explanation see: Wine Ratings - Unraveling Their Meaning in right column -->
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| 88RP | Salzmann Gewurztraminer 19985, Riquewihr |
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#Jean Schaetzel Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf Cuvée 1988, Ammerschwihr |
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Jean Schaetzel Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1990, '89 |
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Jean Schaetzel Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1989 |
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| 83RP | Martin Schaetzel Gewurztraminer 1985, Ammerschwihr |
| 87RP | Martin Schaetzel Gewurztraminer Cuvée Isabelle1986 |
| 85RP | Martin Schaetzel Gewurztraminer Cuvée Mathieu1986 |
| 90RP | Martin Schaetzel Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf Cuvée Catherine1986 |
| 75RP | Edgard Schaller Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Refelingen 1986, Mittelwihr |
| 88RP | André Scherer Gewurztraminer 1997 |
| 89+RP | André Scherer Gewurztraminer Eichberg 1997 |
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André Scherer Gewurztraminer Eichberg Tardive 1989, '88, Husseren- Les-Châteaux |
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André Scherer Gewurztraminer Pfersigberg 1989 |
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| Charles Schleret | |
| 81RP | René Schmidt Gewurztraminer Cuvée Particulière 1986 |
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Roland Schmitt Gewurztraminer Glintzberg Cuvée Lucille 2002, This late-harvest bottling, though not sweet enough to qualify for official Vendanges Tardives classification, normally contains about 1.5% residual sugar and is named after their daughter Lucille who was born in 1992. This tradition has held since before Roland's death in 1993 and will continue as the next generation of Julien and Bruno take over from their mother Anne-Marie. 2002 was an exceptional vintage in Alsace, and the late harvest wines show excellent balance and richness. This bottling has classic lychee, nutmeg and spice aromas followed by a wine with firm acidity and just enough residual sugar to balance it. Very long and fine. $17.99 |
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Maurice Schoech Gewurztraminer 1989, Ammerschwihr |
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Maurice Schoech Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1988 |
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| 89RP | Gerard Schueller et Fils Gewurztraminer Bildstoeckle 1998 |
| 90RP | Gerard Schueller et Fils Gewurztraminer Bildstoeckle 1997 |
| 89+RP | Gerard Schueller et Fils Gewurztraminer Bildstoeckle Sélection de Grains Nobles 1997 |
| 88+RP | Gerard Schueller et Fils Gewurztraminer Bildstoeckle Vendange Tardive 1997 |
| 94+RP | Gerard Schueller et Fils Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1997, 500 ml. |
| 92RP | Gerard Schueller et Fils Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1996 |
| 77RP |
#Sick-Dreyer Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf 1986, Ammerschwihr |
| 86RP | #Sick-Dreyer Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf 1985, Ammerschwihr |
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Sick-Dreyer Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf 1990, Ammerschwihr |
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| 88RP | Jean Sipp Gewurztraminer Cuvée Particulière 1998, Ribeauvillé |
| 88RP | Jean Sipp Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes 1998 |
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Louis Sipp Gewurztraminer 1990, Ribeauvillé |
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Louis Sipp Gewurztraminer Osterberg 1989 |
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Louis Sipp Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1988 |
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| Bruno Sorg Gewurztraminer Pfersigberg 1998 (Alsace) | |
| Pierre Sparr Note: In Robert M. Parker, Jr's Wine Buyer's Guide, 6th Edition, Pierre Sparr has slipped to an "Good" quality producer. | |
| 93RP | Sylvie Spielman Gewurztraminer Altenberg de Bergheim 1998 |
| 90RP | Sylvie Spielman Gewurztraminer Blosenberg Bergheim 1998 |
| 91RP | Sylvie Spielman Gewurztraminer Kanzlerberg 1998 |
| 94RP | Sylvie Spielman Gewurztraminer Kanzlerberg Sélection de Grains Nobles 1997, 500 ml. |
| 89RP | M. & V. Stoeffler Gewurztraminer Cuvée Prestige 2000, Barr (Martin and Vincent Stoeffler) |
| 90RP | M. & V. Stoeffler Gewurztraminer Kirchberg de Barr 2000 |
| 91RP | M. & V. Stoeffler Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1998 |
| Marc Tempé | |
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Willm Gewurztraminer 2003, $11.99; Barr, The Vin de Sélection : our line of premium wines. Those 100% varietal wines under this label include : Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner. Our philosophy is to offer delicious fruit driven wines, with lively flavours, classic of the Alsace style. The Cuvée Emile Willm label is our line of Réserve wines. They only concern Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Muscat from a selection of old vines on hillsides. They give full flavoured wines, complex in structure. The late harvest wines : Vendanges Tardives, and Sélections de Grains Nobles : when the autumn is favourable, they are made of grapes picked much later than normal vintage and affected by noble rot. DOMAINE WILLM Grands Crus estates : they represent the full potential of Alsace's finest vineyards. Three Grands Crus are available : the Riesling Kirchberg de Barr ; the Pinot Gris Kirchberg de Barr ; the Gewurztraminer Clos |
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Willm Gewurztraminer 1990 |
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| 82RP | Willm Gewurztraminer 1986 |
| 85RP | Willm Gewurztraminer 1985 |
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Willm Gewurztraminer Clos Gaensbroennel 1989 |
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| 87RP | #Willm Gewurztraminer Clos Gaensbroennel 1986 |
| 87RP | #Willm Gewurztraminer Clos Gaensbroennel 1985 |
| #Willm Gewurztraminer Clos Gaensbroennel 1983 | |
| Willm Gewurztraminer Clos Gaensbroennel 1971. Note: Mr. Parker noted that Willm Gewurztraminer "Clos Gaensbroennel, is one of the longest-lived wines of Alsace." | |
| Willm Gewurztraminer Clos Gaensbroennel 1967 | |
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Willm Gewurztraminer Cuvée Emile Willm 1989 |
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Wolfberger Gewurztraminer 1990, Eguisheim |
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Wolfberger Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1985 |
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Wolfberger Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1988 |
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