Domaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl Gewurztraminer 2015 (75cl, 12.5%)

A biodynamic Alsatian Gewurztraminer from the Clos Windsbuhl vineyard, bottled at 12.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. The 2015 was among the last parcels harvested that year and fermented slowly over six months before stopping naturally at 12.5% ABV. The wine carries 70.7 grams of residual sugar and is drawn from an exposed Muschelkalk limestone site with less clay than surrounding vineyards. It is not immediately recognisable as Gewurztraminer, showing strong terroir character over varietal typicity. The nose opens with crushed rocks and dry herbs, then crystallised ginger, dry hay and delicate honey. The palate is rich with pineapple, ripe apricot and ginger over a silky texture, balanced by fine acidity and mineral focus. The finish is long and gently sweet, with lingering ginger spice and a stony, almost saline undertone.