2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim Alsace

This wine is made every year from the classic blend of our younger vines in the Hengst vineyard (planted 1978-1985) and an old vineyard located just outside the Village of Wintzenheim that was planted in the early 50’s. Blending gravely with calcareous soil produces a gewürztraminer that combines structure/acidity and aromas/richness. In 2005 we were able to harvest the two vineyards the same day and therefore they were pressed together. Gewurztraminer can often have a relatively low acidity, but like all the other wines in 2005, it is perfectly balanced.

Tasting notes

01/2007 : The nose is slightly less perfume/rose scented than the ‘varietal’ gewürztraminer and starts to show great spicy/peppery aromas. The palate is very seductive, hiding the alcohol very well. It feels really dry, intense in a ‘none’ aggressive’ way. This is the perfect wine for Asian/spicy dishes, or just a simple grilled chilli marinated chicken breast.