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Sunday, September 23, 2012 - Hugel was such a surprise when we visited them in October 2010, and their wines are amongst my favourite Alsace experiences. This Gewurztraminer didn't disappoint, although it's definitely time to drink the final bottle next (!).

A warm, pale golden yellow with distinct 'legs' combines with a rich, complex bouquet of yellow honeysuckle flowers, some lychee but also a pleasant musky smell of diesel / terpene that shows distinct age. The mouthfeel on this wine is super for one outside of the Grand Cru classification, showing a rich and long spicy taste, with some elements of mango / lychee. It's not too sweet, with just a little residual sugar balancing that spiciness.

Definitely one to drink now, but a nice experiment in drinking an older gewurztraminer.

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