1990 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Vendange Tardive

The easiest to find of the three 1990 Tokays will be the Tokay Clos Jebsal VT, of which 350 cases were produced. This is a stunningly balanced, spectacular, rich, honeyed wine with moderate sweetness. Its super-high acidity makes the wine taste dry. Its presence and finish make for an unforgettable wine tasting experience. It should drink well for 15-25 years. Readers must keep in mind that for the top Alsatian producers the situation is much like that in Burgundy - only tiny quantities of wine available. Generally, between 50 and 150 cases of each wine is the entire allocation for the American market. Given the sheer power and nectar-like qualities of the 1990 late-harvest wines of Alsace, readers will be amazed by their riveting aromatic and flavor intensity. They are massive yet extraordinarily well-balanced. A question I frequently am asked is how does one serve a Vendange Tardive wine? They are best served prior to a meal as an aperitif, or at the end of a meal - alone! Zind-Humbrecht wines are imported by Wine Markets International, Syosset, NY and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA.