1995 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Brand Vendange Tardive

Community Tasting Note

Dale M wrote:

95 Points

Thursday, March 27, 2014 - Deliciously complex nose, which seems to carry a lot of botrytis traits(not sure if effected by noble rot) honey drizzled orchard fruits, jasmine, all framed by a terrific mineral core. Bright and fresh orange and tangerine flavors on the palate, and while the dark golden color had me assuming this was going to be one of those ZH palate heavy weights, I was quite taken with how light and feathery the wine felt on the tongue. Seamless and very precise, I suspect this had a lot to do with some serious acidity. While it couldn’t be tasted directly, the well documented ZH style of flamboyance and richness is perfectly integrated with an underlying tension and verve. I should add, this VT worked very well with the tables mixed assortment of starters, something I was a little apprehensive about before pulling the cork. Long and very persistent finish. 19 years in, I’d say this is clearly in a prime time drinking state, and should hold for at least another decade, perhaps longer.

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Comment posted by JeffGMorris:

3/27/2014 12:41:00 PM - Dale old buddy
I continue to believe this is the finest Brand VT ever made though Olivier and I have discussed the '04 someday being a challenger. I went very long on this '95. I would add. 2 more decades to your estimate of 1. This wine is still developing and I'd be shocked if it didn't drink well until the middle of this century.
Comment posted by Dale M:

3/27/2014 12:45:00 PM - Hi Jeff, I was hoping to hear from you on this one ;)

I still think fondly of your ZH weekend, which was almost 9 years ago!

My how time flies.
Comment posted by JeffGMorris:

3/28/2014 8:06:00 AM - I also think very fondly of that weekend. I have this crazy idea in my head of a 10th anniversary of it next year. We'll see!

I don't think I have a current email address for you. Can you email me at jeffgmorris123@yahoo.com
Comment posted by JeffGMorris:

3/28/2014 10:45:00 AM - Forgot to mention that if you still had and looked at your "guide" for the ZH tasting ( SHAME ON YOU!!! ) you would see that the 1995 was made from grapes that were about 90% botrytized.