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Wolfberger Alsace Grand Cru Hengst Gewurztraminer
Wolfberger
France - Alsace   

Hengst means stallion in Alsatian. The Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst presents a gold color with gold tints and exhibits a refined nose of floral notes, yellow fruits and sweet spices. The mouth is ample, soft and supple with clementine and gingerbread flavors.

Specifications
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Gewurztraminer
Age of vines
more than 20 years
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Vinification
Vinification in stainless steel tanks at 16°C then aging on fine lees until spring of the following year.
Tangential filtration before bottling.
Pairings

Enjoy with Asian food, full-bodied cheese (munster, époisses), curry, dessert with fresh fruit

Reviews and News

2017 Wolfberger Alsace Grand Cru Hengst Gewurztraminer - 94 PTS - Editors' Choice - WE

2017 Wolfberger Alsace Grand Cru Hengst Gewurztraminer - 94 PTS - Editors' Choice - WE

wine enthusiast 94 pts

"Pear, mustard blossom and stemmy aromas are fun and lighthearted. This wine is vivacious with acidity and has a rich, creamy texture offering all of the lychee and spice you could want. Grassy dill complements those and adds a lovely savory note to this sweet wine. Kysela Père et Fils. Editors’ Choice. - Layla Schlack"

- Wine Enthusiast (November 2021), 94 pts, Editors' Choice

Producer Information: Wolfberger

Wolfberger is a union of producers located in Eguisheim, south of Colmar in Alsace. The city was also the home of Pope Leo IX, the Reformer (Pope from 1048 – ...
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