Reviews & Ratings

2006 Zind Humbrecht Riesling

Winery: Zind Humbrecht

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Alsace

State or country: France

Price: $22

Cases produced: 1,000

KWG Score: 90 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: June 29, 2008

Wine Review: I recently attended a tasting of the 2006 Zind Humbrecht portfolio with Olivier Humbrecht at Grill 23 in Boston. The first wine we tried was his entry level Riesling. This rich yellow wine opens with a ripe pear like bouquet with other tropical notes as well. On the palate, this light to medium bodied wine is well balanced, crisp, and displays pear like flavors with distinct mineral like notes as well. The finish is dry, nicely refreshing, and lingers. I felt this wine would pair nicely with swordfish. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Right from the beginning, our varietal 2006 riesling was a very aromatic wine, but since the end of the fermentation it is still opening up and is becoming a hugely flavoured wine with a strong minerality. The palate is rich, but not sweet, well balanced with a racy acidity. I am personally very proud of this wine, because it shows the potential of the 2006 vintage.

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