{"product_id":"zind-humbrecht-gewurztraminer-alsace-hunawihr-clos-windsbuhl-vendange-tardive-2005-375ml","title":"Zind-Humbrecht - Gewürztraminer Alsace Hunawihr Clos Windsbuhl Vendange Tardive 2005 (375ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl Vendanges Tardives 2005 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is an extraordinary late harvest wine from Alsace that combines the power of an exceptional vintage with the precision of a legendary vineyard site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Deep, luminous gold with amber reflexes, typical of a mature Vendanges Tardives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAroma: Intense bouquet of rose petals, lychee and ginger, complemented by candied orange peel, exotic spices and a seductive note of honey and saffron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Opulent and multi-layered on the palate with concentrated sweetness, perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity; aromas of mango, apricot preserve and cinnamon, long, spicy finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCharacter: An opulent yet remarkably elegant dessert wine with impressive structure and extraordinary depth – the high residual sweetness is skilfully kept in check by freshness and minerality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Foie gras with fig compote, Roquefort or robust blue cheese, Tarte Tatin with spiced ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Features: The vineyard site Clos Windsbuhl is considered one of the most prestigious in Alsace; Domaine Zind-Humbrecht manages it biodynamically. The 2005 vintage ranks among the finest in Alsace and gives this Vendanges Tardives extraordinary ageing potential spanning several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e95 points Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWonderfully pure, fine aromas of spices and honey. Powerfully sweet, primary and spicy, with superconcentrated flavors framed by harmonious ripe acidity. Large-scaled and powerful, with slowly mounting back-end flavors that completely saturate the palate. As tactile as this is, there's no phenolic harshness. This is lower in alcohol but much higher in residual sugar than the other 2005 Gewurztraminer VTs, noted Humbrecht, who described these grape skins as perfect. 'My philosophy in making this wine is like cooking a lobster. I don't throw anything out. It's necessary to press gently and slowly to extract all the best elements of the skins. (ST, 07\/2007)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e94 points Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFascinating notes of green tea, candied lime peel, peach preserves, passion fruit, and litchi rise from the glass of 2005 Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl Vendange Tardive, almost as though it were mingled with botrytized Sauvignon Blanc. Displaying an uncanny combination of sheer, honeyed richness and intensity of spice with vibrant, juicy, clarity of flavor and transparency to mineral nuance, this stages an amazing performance on the palate even at this early point, and can safely be predicted to age to further complexity over the next quarter century. (DS, 02\/2008)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e94 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive, 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. (BS, 10\/2007)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zind-Humbrecht","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54005928755424,"sku":"132317","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/w8748125g4_1.jpg?v=1786653248","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/zind-humbrecht-gewurztraminer-alsace-hunawihr-clos-windsbuhl-vendange-tardive-2005-375ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}