Zind Humbrecht Riesling Heimbourg 1997

Zind Humbrecht Riesling Heimbourg 1997: This wine bears a delightful and intense nose full of honey coated tropical fruit salad, bathed in the juice of citrus fruits, and with a sense of spice. Immediately apparent on the palate is the typical rich texture of Zind Humbrecht wines, although this is less prominent than in many of their other cuvées. There is also superb acidity which helps to keep the wine in balance. The flavour profile follows the nose, with lots of spicy tropical fruits, with a slightly bitter edge providing some bite and interest. It finishes with a great flourish of spice and some length. Unlike other ZH wines which I only ever sip alone, this example also went quite well with food, although I still think it was at its best when sipped as an aperitif. 17.5/20 (17/12/01)