Gewurztraminer Cuvée Théo 1986

Gewurztraminer Cuvée Théo 1985

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos St.-Urbain 2002 at 95 pts from Wine Spectator, a $98/bottle and 1,050 cases produced.  Top 100 Wines of the Year (by Classic-Scoring of 2004)

Gewurztraminer Clos Saint-Urbain Rangen Sélection de Grains Nobles 1993

Gewurztraminer Clos Saint-Urbain Rangen de Thann Vendange Tardive 1999

Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 1999: A little deeper in colour. A very expressive nose, full of volcanic rocks, with a almond praline note and exotic, perfumed, lychee fruit. Definitely some development here - this is much less primary than my last tasting. The palate is rich, fat, saturated in flavour and texture, concentrated and expressive. A well composed wine, showing appropriate balance - elegance even - despite acidity being typically on the low side.

Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 1989

Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl Vendange Tardive 1990

Gewurztraminer Goldert Vendange Tardive 2002 -  Medium yellow color. Pleasing, soft, exotic nose is just peachy, in every sense of the word. Tremendous vitality, freshness, and attack on the palate with gorgeous sweet lechee fruit and vibrant acidity; penetrating yet elegant. Long, spicy finish. The Return of Olivier Humbrecht April 15, 2004  

     #Zind- Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Gueberschwihr Goldert Vendange Tardive 2002 at 96 pts from Wine Spectator , a $120/bottle with a mere 175 cases produced.  Top 100 Wines of the Year (by Classic-Scoring of 2004)

Gewurztraminer Goldert Vendange Tardive 1994, #6 in the "Top 10" at 96 pts from Wine Spectator.

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Goldert Vendange Tardive 1990 ($45/bottle); 

Gewurztraminer Hengst 2001  - The Return of Olivier Humbrecht April 15, 2004

#Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst 1999, $37.99. Medium yellow-gold color. Nose of sweet lemon-lime, petrol, nut, stem, and citron. Sweet, smooth complex spicy mouthfeel, with a light raisin and nut quality throughout, and long smooth finish. 

#Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst 1998: A lovely golden hue. Full, heady, tropical fruit nose, of tangerine, white peach and lychee, with a touch of bacon fat, rose petal character, with some notes of botrytis.. This has elegance combined with richness. Full, structured, somewhat earthy on the palate, becoming really creamy and opulent through the mid-palate. The texture persists through to the finish, with typically low acid but a pleasing, tingling spice. Drink over the next eight years.

#Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst Gewurztraminer 1988: A characterful nose here, full of classic aromas of mandarins, lychees and bacon. The palate is full with plenty of texture. Quite dry now. Firm and structured, with notes of lychee, orange fruit and marmalade coming through towards the finish. 

#Gewurztraminer Hengst Vendange Tardive 1990

#Gewurztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim  2000,  This highly aromatic wine is unmistakably from the cellars of Domaine Zind Humbrecht and is not for the faint-hearted.

#Gewurztraminer Herrenweg Turckheim 1985

Gewurztraminer Herrenweg Vendange Tardive 1989

Gewurztraminer Rangen Sélection de Grains Nobles 1990

Gewurztraminer Réserve Personnelle 1986

Gewurztraminer Réserve Personnelle 1985

Gewurztraminer Winzenheim Vieilles Vignes 1999, $22.99. Light-medium yellow-gold color. Stunning rose petal and citrus nose, with background notes of ginger and nut. Sweet mouthfeel, nutty and meaty taste, and medium-long racy finish.