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2013 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Brand Turckheim

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August 20, 2023 - $77

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RATINGS

98James Suckling

The aromas of stone, lime and flowers are amazing. Full body, great depth of fruit... Muscular yet agile...great complexity. Intense mineral.

96Vinous / IWC

Anise and green apple with a hint of pear on the enticing, powerful nose. Fresh yet very dense, tactile and rich, with lemony acidity lifting the potent chamomile, orange marmalade, spice and stone flavors. The expansive, very pure finish shows uncanny refinement and outstanding length.

96Wine Enthusiast

...notes of mandarine and earth emanate... All the flavors are subdued and delicate with flinty smoke making an appearance here and there...the structure, however, suggests delicacy and balance, tender flavors of linearity and precision. Smoke and salt characterize the long finish.

94The Wine Advocate

...deep and intense aroma of super ripe citrus aromas along with mineral flavors... On the palate, the wine has much more freshness, finesse and purity...seems to be a flowing mountain range with a lemon taste and Mediterranean herbs in the aftertaste...a very persistent, salty and impressive...

93Wine Spectator

Aromatic, with honeysuckle and smoke notes wafting through the finely knit flavors of nectarine, star fruit, pink grapefruit zest, ground white pepper and ginger, supported by a rich streak of minerality. A full-bodied, compact white, showing firm acidity throughout.

17Jancis Robinson

Perfumed and reminiscent of a Grosses Gewächs on the nose. Quite rich and dense on the palate.

REGION

France, Alsace, Brand

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.

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling, Alsace Grand Cru AC

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.