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Hengst

Alsace Gewurztraminer

The Josmeyer Hengst is a delightful Gewurztraminer from the Alsace region. This white wine exudes elegance and charm with its exquisite floral aromas and rich, exotic flavors. The Gewurztraminer grape variety truly shines in this wine, offering a symphony of luscious fruits and enticing spice notes. The body of this wine is full, with a vibrant acidity that adds a refreshing liveliness to each sip. The fruit intensity is high, showcasing the characteristic lychee, rose petal, and tropical fruit flavors that Gewurztraminer is known for. The tannins are notably soft, and the wine maintains a dry finish that leaves a lasting impression on the palate. A true gem from the Alsace region, the Josmeyer Hengst is a wine that captures the essence of its terroir with finesse and grace.

Tasting notes:


Lychee, Honey, White Flowers

Lychee

Lychee

Honey

Honey

White Flowers

White Flowers

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Tannin Low

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Duck Breast, Peking Duck, Chicken Tikka Masala

Region:


Alsace
Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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