Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Gewurztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim Vendange Tardive 1989 (0.375L)

All varieties are planted on the Herrenweg. They share the same characteristic of being very aromatic, advanced in their development and are always defined by a very ripe acidity and opulent fruit. The wines from Herrenweg are accessible and generous in their youth and although they are often best enjoyed at this stage can surprise 10 or even 20 years later. The early ripening character of this terroir and its good draining capacity are advantageous in wet and late vintages. However in hot and dry vintages, the vineyards in these terroirs can suffer drought stress. For this reason only vineyards where the average vine age is greater than 30 years are used for the Herrenweg Vielles Vignes. Lower yields and deeper established root systems combine to yield wines with greater minerality and structure.