ZIND-HUMBRECHT
Gewurztraminer Turckheim
2013
- Organic
- Biodynamic
About this winery
Olivier Humbrecht is one of the world's most renowned winegrowers. He is a Master of Wine and has been described by Robert Parker as the greatest white winemaker on earth. Yet he is very soft spoken, humble, and self-deprecating, which makes him perfectly suited to his assumed role as a global ambassador of wine. He is a champion of terroir, biodynamic farming principles, and non-interventionist winemaking, whose family have been winegrowers in Alsace for 12 generations (since 1620). He is...
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Product notes
The Gewurztraminer comes from vines grown in the Goldert as well as from 30 year-old vines located on the Hengst. Both vineyards lie on a limestone bedrock that produces very distinctive Gewurztraminers. The limestone influence is manifested through a nose that is less floral (geranium scent is less pronounced) and a more structured palate (more acidity and noble tannins).