Domaine Zind Humbrecht - Pinot d'Alsace 2007 (750ml) Stellenbosch

Domaine Zind Humbrecht - Pinot d'Alsace 2007 (750ml) StellenboschWinemakers Notes Since 2004, this wine is now made from grapes growing on the gravely soils of the Herrenweg vineyard (Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc) and red calcareous limestone of the Rotenberg (Auxerrois). Both vineyards represent the same surface and the Auxerrois grape accounts for 70% of the wine. If everybody knows Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, even if it an important grape variety in Alsace, is not as well known. Most non professional would confuse a

mint and licorice play off a core of blue and purplish fruit

acquired Château Figeac

matched by deep brambly black cherry notes

lingering finish with passionfruit and limey acidity

polished frame

Rully Rouge En Rosey is aged in large oak barrels of 450 and 500 liters for ten months before bottling

28% Pinot Gris

and have never received the respect they deserve given how spectacular many can be

Beverage Tasting Institute 92 Gold Medal

with smooth chewy tannins and balanced acidity

*Ranked #3

The grapes for Pombal are hand-picked into small containers