Zind Humbrecht Riesling Clos Windsbuhl – 2008

Medium dry, with honeyed melon and pineapple fruit and refreshing acidity to give balance. From old vines. 13.3% alcohol.
“Another virtually-dry member of its collection (at only 12.7% alcohol), Olivier Humbrecht says he had hoped that his 2008 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl – from some of his latest-picked grapes – would finish even drier than nine grams but, like me, he loves the wine’s balance now. I am reminded of 1996 by the nose of gooseberry, fresh white peach, citrus oils, and white truffle. A correspondingly prickly brightness on the palate is offset not only by the residual sugar but also by a silken texture and formidable sense of sheer stuffing. A strikingly persistent, bittersweet finish brings into play copious salt and chalk for a palpably extract rich and saliva-inducing finish. This should be worth following for at least two decades.” The Wine Advocate