Zind Humbrecht, Heimbourg Gewurztraminer Vintage:2005 An almost syrupy sense of

An almost syrupy sense of white peach along with hints of white raisin that emerge in that prodigious finish fails to tip the scales in too-confectionary a direction thanks to a vibratory sense of energy and refreshing rivulet of juicy fresh peach and lime that is threaded throughout

This has softened and shows fine balance and length

Shows excellent clarity and lift to the palate-staining blueberry

This is really quite good but note well that it’s going to require plenty of cellar time first

Surprisingly dense—it has fleshed out—this doesn't surprise in its pure power or aromatics

Zind Humbrecht, Heimbourg Gewurztraminer Vintage:2005 An almost syrupy sense ofSince for the first time since 1989 the level and quality of botrytis in the generally late ripening and rot free Heimbourg permitted the picking of S. G. N., the grapes that were left to inform the regular 2005 Gewurztraminer Heimbourg were completely healthy. Nevertheless, fermentation quickly petered out, leaving behind 43 grams of residual sugar. Spiced winter pear and quince paste on the nose betray intense ripeness but less than obvious varietal