Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Turckheim 2022
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This is Gewürztraminer at its most generous without tipping into cloying territory. Olivier Humbrecht's biodynamic farming and low yields produce a wine where perceived sweetness comes from phenolic ripeness and glycerol, not residual sugar. An ideal bottle for demonstrating that 'sweet on the nose' and 'sweet on the palate' are two different things.
Nose
Intense lychee and rose petal leap from the glass, followed by ginger, honeycomb, and a note of ripe melon. A subtle smokiness and waxy quality add complexity beneath the aromatic fireworks.
Palate
Rich and almost oily in texture, with honey and tropical fruit giving a generous sense of sweetness — though the wine is technically dry or off-dry. Citrus acidity provides essential counterbalance. Notes of marzipan and white pepper emerge on the mid-palate, adding savory depth.
Finish
Long and gently spiced, with rose and honey fading to a clean mineral note.
- Varietal
- Gewürztraminer
- Blend
- 100% Gewürztraminer
- Vineyards
- Village-level plots in Turckheim on granite and limestone soils
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Thai green papaya salad with crushed peanuts, lime, and chili — the wine's aromatic richness and trace of sweetness tame the chili heat, while its acidity matches the lime dressing.
Crafted by Olivier Humbrecht MW at his family's biodynamic estate in Turckheim, Alsace, this Gewürztraminer is sourced from village-level plots on granite and limestone soils, fermented with native yeasts in traditional oak foudres.
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