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2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Lot 170 add to summary
88 points. This bright, fresh wine shows a zesty base note, as light acidity mixes with flavors of orange sorbet, star fruit and grapefruit zest. Drink now.
Wine Spectator, 09/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Lot 170 add to summary
89 points. Bright yellow-gold. Bright aromas of mango, lichee and smoked pork. Rich and suave in the mouth, with rich tropical fruit and spice flavors leavened by stony minerality. Enticing, balanced and persistent. Olivier Humbrecht makes it clear that he likes gewurztraminer with a meaty, smoky grilled bacon personality, rather than the floral stuff. "Would you want to drink rose water?" he asks.
International Wine Cellar, 12/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Muscat add to summary
88 points. This dry and juicy version offers notes of orange blossom, clementine and passion fruit, with a spicy mineral base. Well-balanced and fresh—hard to stop sipping. Drink now.
Wine Spectator, 09/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Muscat add to summary
88 points. Bright, pale yellow-gold. Intensely floral nose is pure and refined. A rather full-bodied, structured muscat with grapefruit, cinnamon and pepper flavors that carry through impressively on the aftertaste. Offers considerable early appeal.
International Wine Cellar, 12/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc add to summary
88 points. Bright, pale straw. Beeswax and white flowers on the nose. Nicely concentrated and balanced on the palate, with notes of honey, butter and spices compicating the ripe stone fruites. Finishes clean and persistent. You can tell there's quite a bit of auxerrois here due to the wine's spicy, rich character.
International Wine Cellar, 12/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc add to summary
88 points. Well-cut acidity and a zesty thread of spice accent hints of peach, stone and lemon zest in this well-balanced, refreshing sipper, which ends with a lingering, spicy finish. Drink now.
Wine Spectator, 09/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Lot 150 add to summary
88 points. Bright yellow. Apple and pear on the nose and palate, plus notes of smoke, nuts and spices. Could use a bit more concentration and nuance. This was bottled in July and will be available in the U.S. market, with Lot 151 following in December. The latter would normally have been part of thePinot Gris Calcaire bottling but Olivier Humbrecht decided simply to call it pinot gris like the 150 since it sold out so quickly.
International Wine Cellar, 12/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Lot 151 add to summary
91 points. Yellow-gold. Complex aromas of ripe pear, orange flower and rose petal. Creamy-rich and fresh on the palate, with pear and orange marmalade flavors framed and lifted by intriguing minerality. Sneaky concentration here. Finishes fresh and quite long. I find this much more intersting, and serious, than the Lot 150, and for drinking later than that wine. These grapes come in roughly equal quantities from Jebsal, Heimbourg and Windsbuhl.
International Wine Cellar, 11/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Lot 151 add to summary
89 points. Juicy acidity frames flavors that ride a smoky undercurrent of minerality, with peach, orchard blossom, ground spices and mandarin orange. Well-integrated and snappy. Drink now through 2015
Wine Spectator, 09/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling add to summary
90 points. Ground ginger, anise and allspice notes mix with flavors of ripe yellow apple, toasted almond and a hint of pastry. Round and creamy, this is balanced by a delicate backbone of acidity. Zesty finish. Drink now through 2017.
Wine Spectator, 09/2012
2011 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling add to summary
88 points. Pale straw-green with a golden tinge. Spicy, peppery lime and chamomile aromas on the bright nose, complicated by obvious yeasty notes from the long lees contact. Lime sorbet and peach flavors are clean and persistent, but the finish shows a bit of heat.Made from 20-year-old vines.
International Wine Cellar, 12/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Calcaire add to summary
91 points. Dry and lithe, with good focus and a range of blood orange, pink grapefruit, floral, spice and passion fruit flavors, without being heavy. A thread of smoky minerality runs through the wine and shows on the finish.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Gueberschwihr add to summary
90 points. Well-defined and balanced, this shows clean notes of star fruit, melon rind, smoke and orange peel, with a thread of mineral salinity. Structured without being overpowering, this is dry and tangy, and would be a fine match for light seafood.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Heimbourg add to summary
93 points. This white shows fine texture and richness of flavor, with layered notes of apricot, mango, pink grapefruit zest, crystallized honey, smoky mineral and ground ginger, pepper and cardamom, yet the wine stays bright and lively, structred like fine china by deft acidity.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Hengst add to summary
92 points. A dry version, delivering rich flavors of beeswax, macerated apricot, candied orange peel, crystallized honey and lots of exotic ground spices. Silky and balanced, iwth racy acidity creating a mouthwatering finish.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc add to summary
87 points. Juicy and balanced, with a tang of acidity enlivening the stony base and flavors of peach, kumquat, stone and spice. Drink now.
Wine Spectator, 09/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Vieilles Vignes Vendage Tardive add to summary
95 points. Intense and focused, this finely balanced wine offers layers of peach compote, spun honey, papaya, pickled ginger and poached pear flavors wrapped around a core of minerality and meshed with razor-sharp acidity. The mouthwatering finish echoes the ripe fruit notes along with a hint of fleur de sel. Drink now through 2030.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Vieilles Vignes Vendage Tardive add to summary
95 points. Intense and focused, this finely balanced wine offers layers of peach compote, spun honey, papaya, pickled ginger and poached pear flavors wrapped around a core of minerality and meshed with razor-sharp acidity. The mouthwatering finish echoes the ripe fruit notes along with a hint of fleur de sel.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Brand Vieilles Vignes add to summary
94 points. A drier version of the late-harvest style, this vibrant wine is framed by tangy, integrated acidity that enlivens layers of ripe yellow peach, blood orange and grapefruit granita flavors, bringing out subtle accents of truffle, beeswax and fleur de sel.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Häuserer add to summary
91 points. A finely knit white, dry and juicy, offering flavors of pink grapefruit, white peach and zesty spice, with floral and honey overtones. The lingering finish echoes hints of mineral and smoke.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Windsbuhl add to summary
92 points. Lithe and lively, offering expressive layers of apricot, star fruit, cantaloupe and grapefruit zest flavors, with a smoky base. Backed by razorlike acidity that creates a long, mouthwatering, almond-tinged finish.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Heimbourg add to summary
93 points. A rich,dry white, with luxurious, tactile texture of raw silk, this offers a spicy mineral base and layered flavors of green melon, pink grapefruit zest, honey, fleur de sel and macerated peach, all structured by firm, mouthwatering acidity.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain Grand Cru add to summary
93 points. A lovely wine, with a minerally undertow and finely tuned acidity framing apricot, kumquat, acacia blossom, smoke and crystallized honey notes that show a hint of lychee. A zesty thread of spice winds through the wine and lingers on the subtle finish.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Terroir d’Alsace add to summary
92 points. Dry, with a smoky, minerally base note supporting well-knit flavors of pink grapefruit, orchard blossom, yellow apple and almond. Racy acidity keeps this focused and lively, with a hint of fleur de sel lingering on the finish.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim add to summary
91 points. This firm white is focused by a backbone of racy acidity, offering kumquat, grapfruit zest, apricot and melon flavors, with honey and apple blossom hints. Shows lovely balance, with a mineral note lingering on the finish.
Wine Spectator, 10/2012
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Calcaire add to summary
91 points. Zesty acidity focuses this Gewürztraminer, resulting in a somewhat more steamlined format then some of its peers. This nevertheless offers juicy apricot,lychee and candied pink grapefruit peel flavors, and a subtle mineral note that shows most of the lightly smoky, creamy finish.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim VV add to summary
93 points. Just off-dry and silky, this elegant white shows a honeyed edge to its flavors of dried apricot and papaya, candied grapefruit peel, smoky mineral, lychee and marmalade. A pretty note of fresh spring blossom winds through the wine, as does the finely meshed, vibrant acidity. The long, mouthwatering finish has a mineral accent.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Lot 170 add to summary
92 points. #67 - Top 100 for 2011 Crackling acidity sets up this dry, aromatic version, with layered flavors of lychee,fleur de sel, orange peel and smoke, joined by a hint of cantaloupe. Finely meshed, building in intensity toward the minerally fisnish, with lots of lingering white pepper notes. The L170 in small print in the lower left corner of the label distinguishes this from the otherwise identical label of the L17M.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain Grand Cru add to summary
94 points. A nose of smoke and mineral translates to the palate in this powerful Gewürztaminer, accenting a wide array of flavors-papaya, candied orange peel,blood orange, crystallized honey, lychee and spring blossoms,with hits of toffee and cumin. Backed by finely tuned, vibrant acidity, which tilts this toward the dry side and creates a long, mouthwatering impression on the tightly knit finish.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Muscat Gueberschwihr Goldert add to summary
90 points. This elegant Muscat is made in a restrained, elegant style, with subtle flavors of white peach,cantaloupe and clementine. It's framed by refined acidity and a zesty mineral thread, both of which gain intensity on the fresh finish.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc add to summary
89 points. A lovely, aromatic Pinot Blanc, displaying notes of orchard blossom, apricot, honeydew melon and lemon zest, balanced by zesty acidity and a spicy, mineral thread. This shows fine balance and a fresh, mothwatering finish.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris add to summary
90 points. A finely balanced, elegant white peach and yellow apple that show hints of star fruit, candied lemon zest and fresh earth. There's a vibrancy to this wine that extends through to the white pepper-accented finish.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace Turckheim Heimbourg add to summary
92 points. A bright Pinot Gris, dry and tangy, with hints of green melon, apricot, star fruit, smoky mineral and fresh-cut flowers. There's good intensity, but it's wrapped in a well-integrated, silky package. The long finish shows lots of zesty spice and mineral.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Calcaire add to summary
93 points. There's lots of mineral notes in this off-dry Pinot Gris, with creamy flavors of patisserie pear, almond paste, dried apricot and candied orange peel. It's all finely layered together, with zesty acidity balancing the lightly honeyed flavors and keeping the intensity though to the very long finish.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl add to summary
93 points. A honeyed, off-dry Pinot Gris, with pretty honeysuckle and apple blossom notes mixing with the peach compote, orange sorbet, candied grapefruit zest and sweet smoke flavors. Lush and mouthcoasting, but still light-weight and silky, thanks to well-cut acidity that finds seamless integration. The long finish layers lots of spice and mineral.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2009 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht PInot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain Grand Cru add to summary
94 points. Racy acidity frames this white, driving white peach, kumquat, star fruit and cantaloupe flavors, with a rich, smoky subnote. Very refined and well-cut, with all the details attended to. The lingering finish echoes the wine's smoky mineral side, with a pretty floral note of orchard blossoms.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer add to summary
92 points. This dry white shows precise balance, and despite being medium-to full-bodied, seems elegant overall. Tangy acidity enlivens the applesauce, lychee and clementine flavors, and there’s lots of smoke and white pepper on the finish. Delicious. Drink now through 2025.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl add to summary
91 points. Hints of licorice and jasmine add depth to the candied grapefruit peel, mandarin orange and juicy Gala apple flavors in this honeyed Gewürztraminer, while spice and tangy acidity create an overall elegant impression. Smoky finish. Drink now through 2018.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Heimbourg add to summary
92 points. This creamy version has many layers of grapefruit, clementine and lychee along with aromatic notes of white pepper, anise, smoke and rose petal. Broad and well-defined by the firm acidity and minerality, ending with a lingering mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2030.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Hengst add to summary
93 points. This rich and juicy Gewürztraminer is defined by the firm acidity that gives it structures along with the smoke and honeysuckle flavors, which wind through the ripe lychee, clementine and mango notes. Bright and lively, with many layers to be discovered. Drink now through 2023.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim add to summary
92 points. Finely-honed acidity brings this opulent white into lovely balance, enlivening the flavors of lychee, papaya and orange peel. The intensity of the acidity powers you through the additional layers of flint, honey and Chai tea spice, leading to a long, smoke-filled finish. Drink now through 2030.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Rangen de Thann add to summary
95 points. This is a textbook example of what fine Gewürztraminer can be, driven by intense, lip-smacking acidity and displaying classic lychee, cream and rose petal notes, as well as blood orange and red grapefruit flavors. A briny minerality runs through the wine, and the smoky finish goes on and on. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim add to summary
92 points. Profound enough for serious contemplation but with enough broad fruit appeal to serve to a crowd. There’s loads of upfront Asian spice and lychee, afloat on a luxurious, sensually textured palate. Notes of geranium and macadamia nuts keep the taste buds entertained and carry over to the lingering finish. The noticeable residual sugar suggests pairing with something slightly sweet, like Tilapia in a mango salsa. Drink now to 2011.
Wine Enthusiast, June 2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim add to summary
93 points. A honeyed Gewürztraminer, with hints of smoke and saline accenting the ripe yellow peach, papaya and tangerine notes. There’s fine balance among the ripe fruit, the minerality and the lively acidity, and this finishes with a lingering touch of beeswax.Drink now through 2025.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc add to summary
91 points. The smell of the sea winds through this full-bodied Pinot Blanc. Pretty peach, apricot, clementine and honeysuckle notes flesh it out, while zesty acidity provides a firm framework. Delicious on its own, but would pair well with seafood. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 15, 2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Vendange Tardive add to summary
94 points. A sweet, smoky thread winds through this, accenting the baked peach, cardamom, papaya, candied blood orange and crushed pine needle notes. A finely layered wine, subtly weaving in the powerful acidity, while the smoke note gains intensity toward the stony, mineral-driven finish. A lot of power partnered with equal finesse.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg add to summary
91 points. This Pinot Gris has some weight to it, but seems lighter for the clean-cut acidity that defines the wine. Hints of licorice and white pepper spice up the white peach and lemon zest flavors, with smoke and brine on the finish. Drink now through 2016.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Vieilles Vignes add to summary
94 points. This is just off-dry, with honey and orange rind flavors wrapping around the yellow peach, hard candy and candle wax notes. It’s a rich wine, but offers plenty of juicy acidity and zesty spice notes to provide balance. Delicious, with a long, long finish. Drink now through 2025.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot-Gris add to summary
92 points. There’s a nice salty minerality to this white, and crackling acidity supporting the white peach, quince and kumquat flavors. There’s fine intensity and length, and a vibrancy that enlivens the wine. Long, smoke-tinged finish. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot-Gris Clos Windsbuhl add to summary
94 points. Ripe flavors of yellow peach, melon, clementine and honey are well-balanced by the firm acidity as well as white pepper and smoke notes. It’s an intense and layered wine, still tightly-knit right now, hinting at a long future. Best from 2012 through 2030.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot-Gris Heimbourg add to summary
93 points. A broad white, more structure right now with its firm acidity, but subtle hints of white peach and lemon zest mix with smoke and saline notes and flesh it out. A spicy intensity builds through to the zesty finish. Give this time. Best from 2012 through 2027
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot-Gris Rangen de Thann add to summary
95 points. Intense, crackling acidity is matched in intensity by the pronounced tea rose note that wafts through this vibrant white. Peach and papaya flavors play off of smoke and white pepper notes, lingering on the long, mouthwatering finish. It’s delicious, and each sip brings you back for another. Drink now through 2030.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling add to summary
92 points. A well-cut Riesling, with a salty mineral note and laser-like acidity defining the quince, yellow peach and floral notes. It packs a lot of flavor into an elegant and lightweight package. Drink now through 2022.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Häuserer add to summary
92 points. Juicy acidity enlivens the quince, white peach, salt and stone notes of this bold Riesling. It’s firmly structured, but still stylish and well put together thanks to the fine balance and length. A floral note lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Windsbuhl add to summary
93 points. Zesty white pepper notes and juicy acidity drive this lively Riesling, which displays, white grapefruit, blood orange and quince flavors. It’s action packed, but overall elegant, with fine length and a lovely smoky finish. Drink now through 2025.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Gueberschwihr add to summary
91 points. Smoke and stone notes lace the white peach, apple and lemon zest flavors of this snappy white. Well-defined, and a bit broader than some of its peers this vintage. White pepper-tinged finish. Drink now through 2016
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Heimbourg add to summary
93 points. This is just barely off-dry dry, with it’s honeyed flavors of quince, pineapple and clementine, but well-balanced by lots of juicy acidity and a zesty core of white pepper, stone and smoke notes. Compact and well-meshed, with a lingering, tangy finish. Drink now through 2025.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Herrenweg de Turckheim add to summary
92 points. An elegant and expressive white, with smoke and floral accents to the white grapefruit, orange zest and Granny Smith apple flavors. Crunchy acidity gains intensity through the spice-tinged, briny finish. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim Lot 14B add to summary
93 points. Here’s a dry, zesty white, boasting ripe pineapple, tangerine and quince notes as well as firm, tangy acidity. There’s a lovely smoky underlayer, and a core of white pepper, anise and a touch of clove. It shows fine balance and length, and a long, spicy finish. Drink now through 2028.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2008 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim Lot 14T add to summary
91 points. A juicy Riesling, with lively acidity throughout and flavors of tangerine, pineapple, white peach and lemon zest. It displays a lovely, open-knit texture, and a lingering floral note on the finish. Drink now through 2018.
Wine Spectator, 07/2010
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Hengst add to summary
98+ points. (10.4% alcohol, 247 g/l r.s. and 18.5 grams acidity; the first Hengst SGN at this address) Full gold. Remarkably varietal, essence-ofgewurztraminer
aromas for a wine at this extreme level of ripeness and
botrytis: all yellow fruits, rose petal and spices, lifted by bright acidity.
Glyceral-thick, pure and chewy as a solid, with utterly captivating and
amazingly clean high-toned flavors of lichee, jasmine, rose, linden
flower, white pepper and smoked bacon. Finishes with astounding spicy
persistence and powerful structure. This one may go 50 years.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Review, March 2009
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot d'Alsace add to summary
93 points. There's a hint of lychee to this white, with more typical flavors of yellow peach, honey and candied citrus peel. A strong vein of exotic spice runs through the wine, as does a laserlike acidity. This is a mouthful, with more layers and nuances at each turn. Should age beautifully. Drink now through 2025. 458 cases made. – AN
Wine Spectator, September
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Calcaire add to summary
89 points. This powerful white has an intriguing nose of
toasted almonds, spiced orange and almond cookies while the mouth is an explosion of intense nut, cinnamon and honey, set against a
noticeable level of residual sugar. A good wine to savor on its own. Drink over the next three to
four years
Wine Enthusiast, June 2010
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Calcaire add to summary
93 points. Deeply colored, exhibiting a panoply of aromas and flavors, including jasmine, honeysuckle, dried apricot, dried orange peel, smoke, mineral and mushroom, with hints of clove and myrrh. This is set on a solid framework, with vibrant acidity to balance the richness, offering more with each sip. The long finish alternates between the pretty floral and fruit notes and hints of smoky forest floor. Drink now through 2029. 667 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, September
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal SGN add to summary
98 points. An SGN with a lot of color-deep amber and a multitude of flavor, delivering layers of ripe yellow peach, mango,crystallized honey and candied citrus peel, with hints of vanilla, iodine, espresso and bourbon. Rich and round, with a melt-in-your-mouthtexture, but superbly balanced by intense, mouthwatering acidity. The extremely long finish shows a briny mineral note that's a fine counterpoint to the wine's ripe, honeyed fruit character.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl add to summary
92 points. Crackling acidity structures this racy white, playing off the underlying minerality and subtle flavors of apple blossom, star fruit and white peach. It's like a whiplash on your mouth, leaving a lingering impression long after the last sip. Drink now through 2025. 300 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, September
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl SGN add to summary
96 points. This amber-colored SGN is loaded with herb and spice accents-nutmeg, myrrh,clove and Chartreuse-like medicinal herbs-that add detail to flavors of peach and apricot jam, apple sauce, honeycomb, sweet smoke and spiced nuts. A thick,unctuous wine, but very bright and tangy nonetheless, with a fine backbone of intense acidity. A unique expression of both grape and style. Offers more with each sip. Drink now through 2027.
Wine Spectator, 09/2011
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl SGN add to summary
97 points. Entering the arena of barely-wines, the now-bottled Zind-Humbrecht 2007 Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Selection de Grains Trie Speciale spent two years fermenting plus an additional year in cask thereafter. Deeply-toasted walnut, honey, marzipan, caramel, and notes of exotic, aromatic woods lend the aromas a very dark, positively oxidized cast. Given the nature of those aromas – not to mention the wine’s 400 (!) grams of residual sugar – it comes to the palate with shocking vivacity; a cooling aura of mint and chamomile, glazed apricot akin to Esszencia; and a saliva-liberating salinity. Hints of toasted coconut and vanilla from the barrel manage to integrate themselves into the metaphorically dark, toasty elements that also persist in this wine’s splendidly multi-faceted and dynamically interactive finish. The dazzling complexity and the fascinating alternation of electric acidity and dark, torrification confound one’s expectations of wine with Esszencia-like analytic parameters. This will probably last for the better part of half a century.
Wine Advocate, 05/2011
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht PInot Gris Heimbourg add to summary
91 points. Fresh and floral, this rich, dry white is saturated with pretty honeysuckle, juicy apricot, honey and exotic spice. The racy acidity gives a verve to the wine, particularly on the crackling finish. Drink now through 2025. 333 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, September
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht PInot Gris Herrenweg de Turckheim add to summary
91 points. This bright version is awash with textbook apricot, pear, honey and citrus notes. Racy acidity drives you to the finish, which lingers with hints of smoke and orange peel. Drink now through 2016. 467 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, September
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht PInot Gris Herrenweg de Turckheim add to summary
92 points. An astonishing nose of peach and bramble with refreshing accents of lemon zest. The intense, off-dry palate of pistachio, pecan and apricot lead to a long, minerally finish. Carries its hefty 15.5% alcohol well. Best now to 2016
Wine Enthusiast, June 2010
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht PInot Gris Herrenweg de Turckheim add to summary
92 points. An astonishing nose of peach and bramble with refreshing accents of lemon zest. The intense, off-dry palate of pistachio, pecan and apricot lead to a long, minerally finish. Carries its hefty 15.5% alcohol well. Best now to 2016.
Wine Enthusiast, 09/2010
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Herrenweg de Turckheim VT add to summary
93 points. Lively yet elegant, bursting with ripe red grapefruit, pineapple, blood orange and mango fruit flavors that mix with layers of smoke, mushroom, honey and toffee. The ripe, honeyed flavors are precisely balanced by the vivacious acidity, with a long, spicetinged finish. Drink now through 2030.142 cases made -A.N.
Wine Spectator, September
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht PInot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain Grand Cru add to summary
95 points. Deeply colored, exhibiting a panoply of aromas and flavors, including jasmine, honeysuckle, dried apricot, dried orange peel, smoke, mineral and mushroom, with hints of clove and myrrh. This is set on a solid framework, with vibrant acidity to balance the richness, offering more with each sip. The long finish alternates between the pretty floral and fruit notes and hints of smoky forest floor. Drink now through 2029. 667 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, September
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht PInot Gris Vielles Vignes add to summary
91 points. An opulent, hedonistic wine, with an exotically perfumed nose of singed orange peel, clove and garam masala. The palate is intense and noticeably sweet but saved from being cloying by a core of fresh acidity. Try with a duck liver terrine.
Wine Enthusiast, 10/2010
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Hauserer add to summary
95 points. An astounding wine, the 2007 Zind Humbrecht Clos Häuserer Riesling opens with a tightly wound bouquet of petrol, gardenias and lemon skin while the dry palate is packed with dense dried fruit and pear flavor. Long, long gardenia-scented finish. Despite all the concentration, it’s quite light on its feet and would pair well with Japanese cuisine. Can be drunk now (decanting recommended) but will show its best after five-plus years in the cellar.
Wine Enthusiast, 10/2010
2007 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim add to summary
95 points. A real stunner; a full-bodied, ripe, luxurious expression of Riesling. There’s opulent fruit here and sweetness but the impression in the mouth is dry and steely due to a laser-like undercurrent of acidity. Flavors run to petroleum and candied lemon peel, brightened up by a light cinnamon note. Long, long, long finish of applejack, butter and cream. Will benefit from decanting. Drinking well now but will improve over the next 10-plus years.
Wine Enthusiast, 10/2010
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer add to summary
90 points. Aromatic, with rose and smoked meat elements, this is surprisingly dry, with white pepper, grapefruit and mineral notes. Balanced and firm on the finish, leaving a tingling sensation on the gums. Drink now through 2017. 1,080 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer add to summary
88 points. There's good vibrancy to the acidity in this dry, tangy version, with lots of grapefruit and citrus peel up front. Finishes with the floral and white pepper notes typical of the variety. Drink now through 2012. 1,000 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Alsace Turckheim Heimbourg Selection des Grains Nobles add to summary
95 points. Mango, peach and pineapple notes are layered with hints of orange candy, cherry pit, basil and earth in this intriguing wine. The silky texture sits on a medium-bodied frame, with bright acidity for balance that leads to a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2035. 45 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Wintzenheim add to summary
88 points. A dry white, with an overall elegance and flavors of lychee, yellow peach and white pepper. A nice thread of smoky minerality builds to the finish. Drink now through 2013. 850 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot d' Alsace add to summary
91 points. Pleasing yellow peach, papaya and honeysuckle flavors make up this clean, fresh white. The fleshy texture is well-defined by tangy acidity, as is the lingering, mineral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2018. 650 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain add to summary
94 points. Despite a deep, burnished gold hue, this big white is fresh and dry, with appealing apple blossom and honey notes mixing with orange marmalade, smoke and spice flavors. The intense acidity provides ample backbone, and leads to a long, mineral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2030. 600 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Alsace add to summary
91 points. SMART BUY - A dry white that's well put together, with integrated acidity and a compact structure that mesh nicely. A pleasant orange blossom note accents flavors of quince and honey, while the lingering finish shows a hint of minerality. Drink now through 2020. 1,000 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Alsace add to summary
89 points. A mix of smoke, mineral and apple aromas and flavors in a dry, racy profile. This may be a bit lean for some tastes, so make sure you pair it with food. The citrus and mineral aftertaste begs for oysters or shellfish. Best from 2009 through 2017. 1,000 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Hauserer add to summary
94 points. A big, powerful Riesling with the stamp of place. Smoky, with dried pineapple aromas, honey and a fireworks of mineral. Concentrated, with a firm structure, this has a resonant energy that pumps it up on the long finish. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Spectator, 10/31/2007
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Gueberschwihr add to summary
89 points. A pretty, open-knit white, with floral and licorice notes weaving through candied orange peel and pink grapefruit flavors. It's backed by lively acidity and a minerally note that lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 300 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Herrenweg de Turckheim add to summary
93 points. Its elegance belies its power. Apple blossom and quince paste notes layer kumquat and pink grapefruit flavors, while a hint of white pepper plays off the zesty acidity. The clean, lingering finish is subtle, echoing a lightly honeyed note. Best from 2011 through 2025. 575 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Herrenweg de Turckheim add to summary
90 points. A hint of shortbread biscuit mixes with fleshy white peach and apricot notes, along with tangerine and white pepper flavors. Firm acidity results in a mouthwatering finish, but give this some time. Best from 2010 through 2018. 450 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain add to summary
92 points. A rich, just off-dry white, enlivened by intense, citrus acidity. Exudes kumquat, apricot and guava flavors, laced with exotic spice notes of anise and cardamom. Despite its power, this is elegantly put together, with a clean, dry finish that leaves a mouthwatering impression. Drink now through 2028. 410 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim add to summary
90 points. A fleshy Riesling, with flavors of white peach, star fruit and papaya wrapped around firm acidity. Dry and spicy, this has some weight to it, with a white pepper-driven finish. Drink now through 2020. 600 cases made. –AN
Wine Spectator, Oct 2008
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain add to summary
91 points. A golden-hued version, smelling of honey and tasting of golden raisin, lychee and eastern spices. This is concentrated, with more of a dried fruit element. Has fine balance and length. Drink now through 2020. 108 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Wintzenheim Hengst add to summary
92 points. An opulent style, but there's no lack of intensity and nerve in this lychee and rose-infused white. Off-dry, with lovely balance and a long aftertaste of flowers and spice. Drink now through 2020. 250 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Alsace Wintzenheim add to summary
92 points. This deeply colored dry white is loaded with layers of star fruit, grapefruit, rose, cream and spice, all underscored by a lightly smoky mineral element. The firm structure and defined acidity are filled in by the fleshy texture, with a lingering finish of white pepper and sweet fruit. Drink now through 2025. 1,316 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl Vendange Tardive add to summary
94 points. Distinctive, boasting lychee, grape and spice flavors. On the sweet side, this gets a counterpoint from the bitter grapefruit peel element as much as the acidity. There's fine balance and length overall, with a cleansing aftertaste. Break out the Muenster. Drink now through 2025. 390 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Goldert Vendange Tardive add to summary
91 points. Just off-dry and spicy, with grapefruit and lychee flavors added to the mix. Nicely balanced, picking up intensity on the white pepper-tinged finish. Drink now throuh 2010. 1,125 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Goldert Vendange Tardive add to summary
92 points. Forward flavors of star fruit, lychee and honey are counterpointed by a pleasantly bitter orange peel note and zesty acidity. Full-bodied, with a touch of heat on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 290 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Gueberschwihr add to summary
88 points. This dry, floral Gewürztraminer is light-bodied, with star fruit, lychee and spice notes on a creamy palate. The zesty acidity comes across on the moderate finish. Drink now through 2015. 83 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Muscat Alsace Grand Cru Gueberschwihr Goldert add to summary
88 points. This juicy white shows concentrated flavors of blood orange, red grapefruit and orange blossom, with fresh, tangy acidity. There's a hint of exotic spice on the moderate finish. Drink now. 141 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Muscat Alsace Turckheim Herrenweg add to summary
87 points. This perfumed white shows a delicate honeysuckle note and a sweet clementine flavor. Light-bodied and off-dry, with a clean finish. Drink now. 175 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace add to summary
90 points. Red grapefruit and dried apricot flavors are accented by tangy acidity and losts of spice in this dry white. A honeyed note leads to a hint of beeswax that lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 616 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace Hunawihr Clos Windsbuhl Vendange Tardive add to summary
95 points. Beautifully textured and lacy, with nuances of orange, apricot, honey and buttery pastry. Elegant yet concentrated, with a grapefruit peel lift on the finish. Harmonious and approachable, yet this should age well. Drink now through 2030. 375 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace Thann add to summary
88 points. A ripe, bull-bodied style, yet with a firm structure for balance. Apricot, buttered pastry and vanilla notes are attractive, but they fade, leaving a subtle echo on the exit. Drink now through 2015. 330 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace Turckheim Clos Jebsal Sélection des Grains Nobles add to summary
97 points. All the elements of the dessert white are coming together to create an appealing, harmonious whole. Concentrated and lush, with a silky texture, vibrant acidity and apricot, lychee, honey and spice notes. Has terrific class, with a lingering finish. To be released fall 2008. Best from 2012 through 2050. 130 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris alsace Turckheim Heimbourg Sélection des Grains Nobles add to summary
95 points. Honeyed style of Gewürztraminer, this is very concentrated and lush, with apricot, clover honey, passion fruit and grapefruit flavors as it unfolds across the palate. Racy, finishing clean as a whistle despite its obvious sweetness. Best from 2008 through 2040. 90 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace Turckheim Herrenweg add to summary
92 points. An opulent, off-dry version, with apricot, vanilla, cream and citrus notes that intensify as this progresses to the lingering finish. This is big, but wears its weight well, with a buttered pastry aftertaste. Drink now through 2018. 330 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Alsace Wintzenheim Rotenberg add to summary
90 points. Honey and hints of lanolin rest on top of red grapefruit. Lychee and orange peel notes in this elegant white, which shows a fleshy texture backed by zesty acidity. A light smoky note lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 100 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain add to summary
93 points. This delicious white is big, lush, and warm, with apricot, grapefruit and spice flavors that are easy to cozy up to as it glides to a long, smoky finish. There's plenty of power in reserve, with a dry sensation on the aftertaste. Drink now through 2020. 541 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Vieilles Vignes add to summary
92 points. Sweet, tart and spicy play off one another as pomegranate is accented by rose petal and honey notes. Lively acidity and a racy streak of minerality lead to a lingering white pepper-laced finish. Drink now through 2020. 145 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urban add to summary
93 points. Dry and intense. There's an impression of higher acidity to this, marshaling the pure grapefruit, peach, spice and mineral notes to a long conclusion, with a dry, mineral salt aftertaste. Best from 2008 through 2020. 455 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Turckheim Brand add to summary
93 points. An expressive style, this is very accessible, with a diaphanous frame and smoke and mineral notes that mingle with citrus peel and dried apricot. A dry white of complexity and depth. Drink now through 2018. 235 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Alsace Turckheim add to summary
92 points. A rich style, this offers vanilla, butterscotch, dried orange peel and apricot aromas and flavors. Balanced, yet on the sweet side, so choose a food pairing accordingly. Has fine concentration and cut. Drink now through 2014.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Alsace Turckheim Herrengweg (L. 144) add to summary
90 points. A dry style, with a smoky edge to the peach, citrus and mineral flavors. Intense and flavorful, this lingers on the finish. There's more punch up front than on the back end. Drink now through 2015. 265 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
2005 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Windsbuhl add to summary
90 points. Cinnamon, honey and pineapple notes ae well-delineated by the vibrant acidity. The lasting impression is ripe apple and mineral as this glides to the succulent finish. A dry style. Drink now through 2015. 225 cases made.
Wine Spectator, Nov 2007
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