Zind Humbrecht, Heimbourg Gewurztraminer Vintage:2005 Surprisingly dense—it has fleshed out—this

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

As Donnhoff remarks “even here you can recognize the site

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

This has softened and shows fine balance and length

Zind Humbrecht, Heimbourg Gewurztraminer Vintage:2005 Surprisingly dense—it has fleshed out—thisSince 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