2002 Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Goldert Vendange Tardive
Community Tasting Note
Dale M wrote:
94 Points
Friday, December 20, 2013 - It’s probably a toss between the Rangen and the Goldert as to my favorite ZH Gewürztraminer vineyard. The former being a text book example of the individual expression of site, the latter showcasing the grape. This 02 Goldert VT was a good example to this effect, as even though it carried 50% botrytised fruit, this screamed Gewürztraminer in unapologetic fashion. For a ZH VT, this was actually a tad on the dry side, though still sporting a ton of ripe, exotic fruit, but completely balanced by a still youthful tannic structure, a smoky mineral quality, sneaky acidity, and of course, a massive finish. First of three, I’d comfortably age the other two bottles up to 20 years. Superb.
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Comment posted by odds:
1/15/2014 12:41:00 PM - In a way, your note was the one that led us to taste it just before xmas. It was very enjoyable! happy we got two more of them to enjoy (but we will hold them for some time)
Comment posted by Dale M:
1/16/2014 11:37:00 AM - Glad to be of help! I'm curious, did you serve it as a dessert wine or with the regular meal?
Comment posted by odds:
1/16/2014 11:58:00 AM - We actually served it with the meal. I would say that it can work very well with the meal, but IMHO the '02 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris can easily be my main dish/all night long wine.
( https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=14717 ).
The Goldert needs a bit more time but it will be a very good one for a meal and not only dessert (maybe even better with light meal than a dessert!). Actually, it is already (no wonder we both gave it 95 solid) but it will be a big WOW with more time. In five years, I'd kick myself for not having more bottles of this one (and that the ones I have are 375)
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