Trimbach Gewurztraminer Reserve 1990

Trimbach Gewurztraminer Reserve 1990: This is a moderately coloured, golden yellow wine. On the nose, a rich aroma of fat, ripe, honeydew melons is immediately apparent, and some typical Gewurztraminer spicy notes, with a faint touch of gingerbread. Moderate weight on entry to the palate, developing real spice through the midpalate, with good fruit and moderate acidity. Being critical, the endpalate seems somewhat hollow, and there is a dominant flourish of sharp, slightly bitter spice on finish. I think this suggests that this wine needs drinking up. Nevertheless, although not as explosive as recent examples, it is quite classy. 15.5/20 (2/8/01)