1993 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Hengst

There is no evidence of botrytis in the full-bodied, intense, awesomely concentrated 1993 Gewurztraminer Hengst. It offers scents of minerals, roses, and tropical fruits, followed by great precision in the layers of flavor that cascade across the palate. This wine delivers a mouthfilling, decadent style of dry, frightfully rich and intense Gewurztraminer. It should last for 15+ years. Wow! Zind-Humbrecht's Gewurztraminers are all light to medium gold-colored, with various degrees of botrytis in evidence. All were fermented totally dry. These are flamboyant, bold, alcoholic (ranging from 13.5% to 15%) wines that are sure to provide a delicious wake-up call to anyone who may be falling asleep at the table. The 1992 and 1993 wines reviewed in this issue are the wines of a genius. Importers: Wine Markets International, Inc., Woodbury, NY; tel. (516) 364-1850, and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 525-1524