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1990 Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst Wintzenheim V.T.

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Latest Sale Price

November 26, 2023 - $69

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RATINGS

96Robert M. Parker Jr.

The 1990 Gewurztraminer Hengst VT is great stuff, with a spectacular cherry, lychee nut, rose-scented nose, viscous, rich, chewy flavors that go on and on, and a huge, explosive finish...

94Wine Spectator

An exotic, elegant, beautifully defined Gewürz that is flavorful and vibrant, yet delicate in its floral, spice and pear flavors. Sweet but not cloying, exquisitely smooth, long-lasting on the finish. 300 cases made.

REGION

France, Alsace, Hengst

Alsace in northeastern France is so close to Germany that the wines of Alsace and Germany are often confused. Both are typically sold in distinctive, slim, long-necked bottles, and are made from the same grapes. Alsace has never officially been a part of Germany, though it was occupied by the German military in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wine writer Hugh Johnson has noted that despite German influences, Alsace’s “soul is entirely French. Alsace makes Germanic wines in the French way.” In contrast to German wines, Alsace wines generally are very dry, with a higher alcohol content and riper, more scented fruit. Alsace has 33,000 acres of vineyards, many of them in the picturesque foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The grapes of the region are Sylvaner, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Pinot Noir is also grown, though it is mainly used for Rosé wines. Alsace’s most admired wines are its Rieslings, which since 1985 may be designated as Grand Crus. Some 50 vineyards in the region have been classified as Grand Crus, and are allowed to use the appellation on their labels. Unlike all other French winemaking regions, Alsace labels are varietal, meaning that a wine made of Riesling, for example, is called Riesling. Official Alsace appellations include Cremant d’Alsace for sparkling wines.