Wine Gewurztraminer AOC 2008
Reviews of purchase Gewurztraminer AOC 2008
Tasting Notes
Wine of intense golden yellow color.
The wine has a bright, balanced and powerful taste with good density and intensity. long fruity aftertaste.
The wine has a beautiful expressive aromas of exotic mango, grapefruit and lychee, which is combined with spicy notes of cinnamon, quince, rose and subtle hints of spice.
The wine is ideal for a variety of spicy dishes: Chinese, Japanese and Indian cuisines. This is the only wine that can withstand the spices. It goes well with aromatic cheeses such as Munster, Epoisse or Livarot, as well as cheeses with mold, such as Roquefort, Stilton and Form d'Amber.
Interesting Facts
Gewurztraminer 2008 - a repeat of the outstanding vintages of 2001 and 2007.
Trimbach vineyards are located on an area of only 27 hectares, the average age of the vines around 35-40 years. Wine "Gewurztraminer" and "Riesling" from Trimbaha - is something special. In the realm of Trimbahov is the best terroir for Riesling vineyard Clos Sainte-Hune, which gives excellent wines. In the house of Trimbach not used oak barrels for aging wine - only stainless steel tanks. The grapes are harvested, not allowing him overripening to rid the wine of residual sugar. Therefore dry wines from Trimbaha get amazingly strong, fresh and clean. In addition, the farm Trimbach try to apply chemical fertilizers in minimal quantities. A large proportion of wines produced is exported, mainly to the United States. Mark Trimbach wines prove that Alsace - a very special wine region, which may soon catch up with the great Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Trimbach - the most reputable manufacturer in Alsace. This farm has existed since 1626. Today the family business run by Hubert and Bernard Trimbahi actively participate in the affairs of the younger members of the family, Jean and Pierre. The main objective of winemakers believe preservation respectable image of the family business. In addition, the brothers want to raise the wine of Alsace on the hitherto unprecedented level. I must say that while they do an excellent job with their work - wine Trimbach often called the best of the best. So, in 2005 Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile 2000, according to the magazine The Wine Enthusiast, was the best wine of the year.
