Wine Spectator: Deeply colored, exhibiting a panoply of aromas and flavors, including jasmine, honeysuckle, dried apricot, dried orange peel, smoke, mineral and mushroom, with hints of clove and myrrh. This is set on a solid framework, with vibrant acidity to balance the richness, offering more with each sip. The long finish alternates between the pretty floral and fruit notes and hints of smoky forest floor. Drink now through 2029. 667 cases made. Awarded 95 points.
Each year Zind-Humbrecht produces some of Alsace’s most sumptuous and sought-after wines. The property is managed by Olivier Humbrecht, one of the world’s only winemakers to attain Master of Wine status and a passionate and intelligent advocate for the wines of Alsace and the benefits of biodynamic farming. Under his guidance, this legendary estate produces pure, powerful, racy bottlings that are astonishingly faithful to their individual vineyard sites and will age beautifully.
This wine is labeled "Indice 3" which is an indication of its sweetness (1 being dry and 4 being sweet).
Cheese, Dessert (fruit), Dessert (sweet)