Region - Alsace
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October 14, 2010
One of my favorite white wine producers in the world. ZH's wines are always rich and complex. Much darker than a typical Pinot Blanc, this wine looks more like a Chardonnay. It has a lush and full mouth feel with apple, pineapple, hints of white peach followed by a touch of acidity on the finish. Went perfectly with my whole branzino at Chaya in SF. In general would go nicely with heavier seafood dishes or chicken.
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April 9, 2010
The 3rd and final Riesling in our blind taste test is from Alsace, France. For those that are used to German Rieslings, you'll find Alsace Rieslings to be quite different even though they're literally right across the river from each other. Alsace Rieslings are not as sweet as German Rieslings and this particular one is a bit more acidic and citrus forward rather than the usual honey, apples, peaches and pears offered in their German counterparts. Our testers agreed across the board that the color was quite pale, the bouquet light, and the style crisp. The tasters agreed that it was citrus dominated but split between lemon/lime and grapefruit. All agreed the sweetness was off-dry to dry with high acidity and a monotonous complexity. All three were in agreement with a solid finish. With scores of 71, 73, and 82, the average score of 75 described this Riesling as ordinary as table wine can get. In all fairness to Alsace, our tasters were German Riesling fans and I threw in the French version to show them that the same grape in a different terroir can yield a completely different flavor and aroma.
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May 21, 2009
Granny smith apple and pear on the nose. Light and aromatic with a touch of acidity on the finish.
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May 21, 2009
Light straw yellow in color, tart yellow apple in flavor. Bright acidity- classically Alsatian in that way. Tasty wine.#bottlenotes
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May 21, 2009
A wonderful summer sipper. Bright acidity and flavors/aromas of lemon with a little green apple.
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April 9, 2009
Temperature is key here. This wine opened up nicely when it left the refrigerator behind and warmed up a few degrees. Paired well with a young soft cheese like burrata.
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April 9, 2009
Tasty Pinot Blanc. Had subtle floral perfumes and a pleasant, though somewhat abrupt finish.
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April 2, 2009
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January 28, 2009
Nicely balanced Alsatian riesling.
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May 1, 2008
This is a lovely perfumed, lychee, grapey, peachy wine with nice freshness and acid offseting the rich-textured, off-dry fruit. It’s tasty and shows good concentration. This is a lovely perfumed, lychee, grapey, peachy wine with nice freshness and acid offseting the rich-textured, off-dry fruit. It is tasty and shows good concentration. This is a lovely perfumed, lychee, grapey, peachy wine with nice freshness and acid offseting the rich-textured, off-dry fruit. It is tasty and shows good concentration. This is a lovely perfumed, lychee, grapey, peachy wine with nice freshness and acid offseting the rich-textured, off-dry fruit. It’s tasty and shows good concentration. This is a lovely perfumed, lychee, grapey, peachy wine with nice freshness and acid offseting the rich-textured, off-dry fruit. It’s tasty and shows good concentration. . This is a lovely perfumed, lychee, grapey, peachy wine with nice freshness and acid offseting the rich-textured, off-dry fruit. It’s tasty and shows good concentration.
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April 28, 2008
This is a lovely perfumed, lychee, grapey, peachy wine with nice freshness and acid offseting the rich-textured, off-dry fruit. It’s tasty and shows good concentration.
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April 10, 2008
2005 bottle at Driskill Grill for David's birthday. Paired with veal tenderloin, it was gorgeous.
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Alsace “Le Crau” Vieux Telegraph Rhône Blend - 1998
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May 9, 2007
Large peach nose, tart finnish.
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Domaine Barmès Buecher Alsace Sept Grains Riesling - 2004
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March 9, 2006
APPEARANCE: Cutty Sark. NOSE: . PALATE: Scotland. RATING: 0.4.
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Clement Klur - 1999
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March 9, 2006
APPEARANCE: Chivas Regal. NOSE: . PALATE: Scotland. RATING: 0.4.
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet and very tropical nose with passion fruit and papaya, very aromatic and effusive, touch of vinyl and minerals underneath; sweet and spicy in the mouth, melons and cantaloupes; oily and very smooth; there is a crisp edge to this wine though that keeps it from becoming too soft and sweet; long finish with sweet flavors and an herbal twitch in the mouth; superb and quite elegant. (18/20)
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Gewürztraminer Alsace “Herrenweg-Turckheim” Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer - 1994
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
sweet, honeyed aromas, quite perfumed, but also showing the presence of talc and paraffin, white acacia flowers, and smoke; smoky and fresh in the mouth with very full-flavored textures; lots of honeyed fruit; very spicy, almost to distraction; smooth and ripe at the end. (16.5/20)
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Gewürztraminer Alsace “Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre” Trimbach Gewürztraminer - 1999
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Classic nose of vinyl and sweet fruit, but simple and without the tropical fruits that one often finds in these wines; pretty much the same in the mouth; there is a good smooth sweetness to the wine, offset by enough dry lemony flavors to keep the wine from tipping over into irrelevance, but the total effect is weak and uninteresting; pretty two-dimensional and flat. (13.5/20)
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Gewürztraminer Alsace Pierre Sparr Gewürztraminer - 2003
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Wonderful nose of sweet, honeyed fruit and spices, some minerality here, lots of honey and sweet spice; sweet and rich in the mouth, powerful acidity, honeyed fruit, has some tropical elements, melon and sweet citrus fruit; long and powerful finish, thick and powerful, almost viscous; long finish with deep and complex flavors at the end. (18/20)
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Riesling Alsace “Clos St. Hume” Vendage Tardive, Trimbach Riesling - 1989
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet and ripe nose, at first with the classic aroma of vinyl on the nose, but that is replaced with definite honey aromas that have hints of spice and herbs in the background and the presence of tangerines; smooth and ripe on the palate, lacks interest though; somewhat monolithic and boring; good sweetness with honeyed flavors throughout, and a long sweet finish with hints of citric acidity, but lacks statement. (14.5/20)
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“Engelgarten” Alsace Bergheim Marcel Deiss Riesling - 1997
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Dry nose with surprisingly austere aromas, steely, minerally, but at the same time has a nice floral and sweet fruit essence, hints of tarragon, of course, there is the presence of rubber to remind one of the grape; smooth in the mouth, but has a hard inner core that is steely and laced with dry acidity; there is plenty of sweet and spicy notes in the wine though, and it has plenty of lemon and spice to satisfy the more hedonistic; the wine gets richer in the glass, and it is obvious that more bottle time is needed for the wine to show its full potential. (16.5/20)
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Riesling Alsace “Schoenbourg” Hospice de Strasbourg, Pierre Sparr Riesling - 1997
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Classic nose, aromas of petrol, very intense, smooth and rich aromas, lemon peel, perfumed and floral with hints of white flowers; dry and intense in the mouth, lemon peel and grapefruit; very focused with an elegant touch of fruit and balanced acidity; long finish, lots of power in this wine. (17/20)
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Riesling Alsace “Clos St. Hume” Trimbach Riesling - 1997
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Surprisingly light and elusive nose, missing most of the keys that define Riesling though, there is a lightly sweet note to this wine, only a hint of the vinyl that should be there; big citric flavors, lemony and sour; some shadows of sweet fruit with hints of perfume but generally pretty flat; hard finish. (12/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Very aromatic nose, sweet fruit, beeswax, minerals, green herbs, wood and smoke; sweet on the entry, lots of honeyed fruit; but then turning dry and lemony with mineral-laden textures; very focused finish with strong acidity and good balance. (17/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Restrained nose, refined and elegant with perfumed and floral scents mixed with spices and a contained sweetness; fresh and lemony in the mouth, good composition in this wine, lots of nuances, sweetness mixed with touches of key limes and minerals; long finish, clean and crisp, but not as powerful in this vintage as in some others that I have tasted. (18/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Opens with a very light and reticent nose, distant aromas that seem to be struggling to emerge, but there is a touch of citrus fruit and minerals, as the wine opens more in the glass, there emerge rich aromas of melons and cantaloupes mixed with the exotic aromas of various tropical fruits; sweet in the front of the mouth, but then there is a lightning strike of acidity that produces intense lemon flavors etched with minerals and cold steel; this is a powerful wine that evokes a much bigger statement than many of the wines of this area. (19/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet and very aromatic nose, floral candied fruits, white flowers; sweet, fresh and spicy in the mouth, floral and round, but with a good core of acidity; beautifully balanced and focused; long, smooth, fresh finish with nice spices. (18/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Rich opulent nose with strong hints of apricots, spicy fruits, honeysuckle and magnolia aromas; soft and smooth in the front of the mouth, with sugary fruits, hints of pine, apricots and dried fruits, nice acidity but not overbearing; silky and soft if a bit short; very perfumed and ripe in the mouth at the end, quite elegant, which compensates for the lack of power. (18.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Very perfumed and aromatic nose, sweet fruit, flowers, clover, spices, rich aromas; soft and seductive in the mouth with a wonderful taste of apricots and peaches; quite rich, but at the same time there is an underlying base of fresh acidity that provides a real focus to the wine; soft and actually a bit dense, almost unctuous that is on the edge of tipping over into flabbiness, but the wine is saved at the end with a sure grip on its balance. (18/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet, rich ripe nose with lots of aromas of sugar, sweet fruit, tropical fruits, honey and melon; smooth, rich and ripe in the mouth, sweet of course, but laced with fresh acidity that keeps the wine centered; loaded with fruit, passion fruit and melon flavors; good acidity and spiciness adds complexity to the wine; long finish, mouth-coating and ripe; this wine is loaded and powerful while at the same time maintaining elegance and poise. (18.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet ripe nose with pronounced aromas of melons and cantaloupes, sugar, and wafting spices; smooth and silky, sweet and unctuous in the mouth; lots of melon flavors, good, solid acidity that holds the wine in focus; long, sweet, smooth finish, but at the same time reserved and almost distant in putting forth its flavors. (18.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Rich nose, lots of sweet, honeyed fruit, touch of lemon and minerals; sweet and round in the front of the mouth, but quickly filling out with lemon zest, honeyed fruit, lemon juice, and minerals; rich and ripe, round flavors; but well-balanced with a nice smooth long finish, elegant. (18/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Soft sweet nose of lemons, melons, and hints of tropical fruits, quite reticent to give up its aromas, and remains quite faint; solid flavors with lots of melon and lemon flavors, medium dry with a solid touch of acidity mixed with the more traditional sweetness of these wines; round and soft, but also with good balance; not up to the best wines of this region, but good for what it purports to be. (16/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
The nose is very reticent at first, hiding the aromas of the wine, but then it slowly opens up to reveal a rich and ripe nose of melons and tropical fruits, sugar building in intensity in the glass; ripe and rich fruit, lots of melon flavors mixed with honey and touches of lemon juice; really focused and intense but at the same time round and almost oily with tons of glycerin; very long finish; never loses a step to the last drop. (19/20)
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Trimbach Gewürztraminer Selection Personelle, Selection de Grains Nobles - 1983
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Very aromatic, loaded with tropical fruits, honey, sweet, spicy, touch of minerals; very tropical in the mouth with melons and cantaloupes; round and soft but with nice spiciness; long, soft, sweet finish with lots of spices, big acidic finish. (18/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Soft and seductive nose, loaded with tropical fruit and melon aromas, wafting and sweet; rich and unctuous in the mouth, loaded with cantaloupe and melon flavors, mixed with bitter grapefruit and spices; not as focused as I would have thought, but deep and laced with richness and sweet tropical favors. (16/20)
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Trimbach Gewürztraminer Selection des Grains Nobles - 1994
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
This rare wine is made from 70% riesling, with the balance a blend of pinot gris, gewürztraminer, and muscat; classic first nose with lots of rubber aromas, then lots of sweet fruit and tropical aromas, touch of honey and spices; big and fleshy wine with lots of tropical fruit flavors, lots of powerful acidity at the core; minerals and complex flavors; lemony and viscous; beautiful balance. (18.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Powerful nose with classic aromas, at first lots of petrol and rubber, then opens to show aromas of rich sweet fruit, quite dense, powerful and penetrating nose; less depth in the mouth, there is a lot of fruit on the first taste, but then there is a tectonic shift to dryness, and the wine has a dry, almost dusty core; nice finish but fades out somewhat at the finish. (17.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet, rich nose, very perfumed and loaded with tropical fruits, touch of butterscotch in the nose, but also has a dry, herbal set of scents with a touch of vinyl; surprisingly dry and austere in the mouth with a focused, lemony set of flavors; very elegant, obviously showing solid acidity in the mouth with green herbs and tightly compacted fruit; long finish, citric and elegant, but very unlike its nose. (18/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Wonderful complex nose with layers of complex aromas, sweet and spicy, caraway seeds, touch of vinyl, mixed herbs; sweet and round in the mouth, lots of depth and layers of flavor; good acidity and a nice balance; this wine is thick and loaded with integrated flavors of tropical fruits and lemon zest; long finish; lots of class here. (18.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet and rich aromas, powerful spicy and sweet fruit scents, focused and with a touch of earthiness; ripe and thick in the mouth, but with a good center core of acidity that keeps the wine focused; not as smooth or as silky as I remember these wines, but loaded with hints of tropical fruits and spices; long rich finish, quite intense and powerful. (18.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Incredible nose with exotic perfumed aromas, spicy and sweet with powerful aromas of flowers, tropical fruit, spiced apple, very exotic; rich and ripe in the mouth with wonderful sweet and rich flavors that exude extracted spiced apples and candied lemons; good acidity; intense and with a very long finish that gives out complex flavors for several minutes. (19/20)
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Beyer Selection des Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer - 1989
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
This rare wine from the cellars of Washington Park Restaurant, very concentrated nose, raisins and vanilla, sugared fruit, powerful aromatics, touch of rubber bands in the nose; sweet and intense, very concentrated and sweet, almost cloying, but saved by a beautiful structure; spicy with the flavors of golden raisins; unctuous and mouth-coating, this is not a wine for everyone as I suspect that many might find it too much of a good thing; long sugary finish with endless layers of flavors; a unique experience for sure. (19/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Very tropical nose, loaded with mango and passion fruit aromas, touch of vinyl in the nose, but also lots of spicy sweetness, thick aromas; sweet, spicy, ripe, rich and intense in the mouth with a richness and sweetness that is at the same time slightly edgy as it is laced with nice lemony nuances; unctuous and mouth-coating, but at the same time braced with a powerful load of lemons that keep the wine from tipping over into flabby sweetness. (18/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Very sweet and aromatic nose, exotic and honeyed, perfumed, a bit over the top bordering on candied, seems to be a bit monolithic; very sweet and too “done” for my taste; has a cloying character that detracts from the flavors; has concentration without elegance; lots of fruity flavors but needs acidity and texture. (16.5/20)
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Leon Beyer Gewürztraminer Selection des Grains Nobles - 1989
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Light nose, but exudes the aromas of sweet melons and tropical fruits, green apples, perfumed aromas that are slightly floral; light and pleasant in the mouth; not a lot of substance in this wine, and there is an annoying sweetness that seems out of place somehow; light and a bit herbal, but refreshing and a good starter wine. (15.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Ripe and rich nose, lots of fresh fruit, raspberry, leather, spice, chocolate, lilac, wonderful depth and texture to the nose; rich and sweet in the mouth, spicy; lots of red fruit, good depth; full in the mouth, alcoholic but not hot; good balance soft tannins; powerful finish with layers of flavor. (17/20)
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Alsace “Le Crau” Vieux Telegraph Rhône Blend - 1998
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet nose, aromatic and exotic, complex with green herbs, mixed spices, touch of tropical fruit, floral with wafting scents of white flowers; sweet, rich and oily in the mouth, smooth with sweet tropical fruit flavors backed up with integrated citrus fruit for freshness; long finish smooth flavors; stays in the mouth for a full minute. (17.5/20)
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Tokay Pinot Gris Alsace “Clos St. Urbain, Rangen de Thann” Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris - 1997
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Very perfumed and aromatic, sweet and raisiny nose, plenty of herbs and minerals though, and there is a depth and complexity that goes beyond the initial typical perfume and exotic fruit aromas; intense and sweet in the glass, but with restrained qualities that provide a sense of elegance and refinement; lots of minerals in this wine, and a touch of what can only be described as austerity that plays off nicely against the fruit and opulence; long finish, smooth and viscous without being cloying; nicely defined acidity at the end. (18.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Wonderful, powerful aromas of sweet tropical fruit, spices, white flowers, lemon and other citrus fruits; deep and rich in the mouth; the first flavors are of apricots and white peaches; liquid fruit compote but also with a wonderful core of citrus and spice; ripe and fleshy, almost fat, but keeps itself fully composed throughout; balanced and complex; long finish, sweet but also with dry tones and a lemon peel complement. (18/20) Another bottle later in the year from a different source; pretty consistent notes.
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Schoenenbourg Alsace Marcel Deiss Schoenenbourg - 2000
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet and rich nose, lemon peel, touch of minerals, ripe floral scents, tropical scents; sweet and flavorful, lots of melon with tropical highlights; a bit soft and bordering on flabby, but still pleasant; light touch of lemon and citrus fruit; good but not a wine for the long haul. (15/20)
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Tokay Pinot Gris Alsace “Réserve” Albert Boxier Pinot Gris - 2002
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Powerful nose of exotic sweet aromas, tropical with passion fruit, papaya, mango aromas, rich with sweetness; full and ripe in the mouth with intense flavors; exotic tropical flavors combine with citrus fruits to create a well-balanced wine that exudes the classic nature of this grape at its exotic and spicy best; thick and concentrated with mouthcoating qualities and a long, rich finish. (18.5/20)
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Gewürztraminer Alsace Gerard Schueller Selection des Grand Nobles Gewürztraminer - 1989
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Tropical fruit nose, sweet and layered aromas, spicy, smoky and herbal, quite aromatic and rich; sweet, rich and intense in the mouth with smooth and silky flavors; lots of melon and cantaloupe flavors; sweet and spicy and quite rich; long, intense finish with green and grassy overtones; intense and elegant. (18.5/20)
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* Expert NoteDecember 19, 2005
Sweet and honeyed nose with exotic and subtle aromas, deeply layered, spiced pumpkin, honeyed fruit, allspice, tropical fruits, but also a more restraining element of dry earth, talc, and herbs; sweet and spicy in the mouth with intense flavors; honeyed fruit, tropical elements; passion fruit, spices; very smooth in the mouth with layers of silky textures; an endless finish in the mouth. (18.5/20)
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Gewürztraminer Alsace “Hengst” Selection des Grand Nobles, Albert Mann Gewürztraminer - 1994
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