Reviews & Ratings

2006 Zind Humbrecht Riesling "Clos Hauserer"

Winery: Zind Humbrecht

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Clos Hauserer"

Wine Category: Riesling

Grape blend: 100% Riesling

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Alsace

State or country: France

Price: $67

Cases produced: 600

KWG Score: 90.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: July 2, 2008

Wine Review: This was my favorite dry Riesling from the 2006 Zind Humbrecht collection. This pale yellow wine opens with a bit of mustiness. On the palate, this medium bodied wine is balanced, has pleasant acidity, and mineral flavors with a touch of light lime and sweetness. The finish is dry and lingers nicely as it fades away. The very impressive offering would pair quite well with halibut. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The nose is classic Clos Hauserer: lots of minerals, stony aromas, citrus fruits. Still quite closed today (before bottling), but the palate reveals such complexity, that it is easy to forecast a great development. The mouth is characterised with great acidity, certainly responsible for the slightly higher residual sweetness, but just like in 2005, this vineyard almost needs it. The finish is clean and crisp.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Domaine Zind Humbrecht 2006 Clos Hauserer Riesling.