1998 Pinot Gris Heimbourg
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The 1998 Pinot Gris Heimbourg displays jammy pear, botrytis, and peach aromas. Medium-to-full-bodied and opulent, it is a lush and pure wine that conquers the palate with wave after wave of sweet peaches. This extroverted, fruity offering should be consumed over the next 12 years. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Extravagant aromas of ginger, apricot, orange peel and minerals, plus a faint carnal quality. Urgent fruit offers great verve and intensity; a very stylish VT-weight wine. Finishes with superb grip. This is clearly superior to the '97.
About the producer

Widely acknowledged as one of the legendary wineries in Alsace, the wines of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht are nothing short of magical. Certified organic and biodynamic, the estate crafts an extensive range of wines, including many Grand Cru and single-vineyard bottlings.