Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg 1998

Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg 1998: A moderate depth of colour, with a lemon-gold hue. Nevertheless, a very opulent nose, brimming with honeyed tropical fruits, particularly pineapple, as well as nuances of toffee and gently bruised apples. Most apparent on entry is the very high residual sugar this wine carries, a well known Zind Humbrecht trait. With low acidity it did therefore tend towards blowsiness at anything other than the optimal temperature. Otherwise it seemed rich and full of character, with a seamless texture. Fantastic honey and fried pineapple flavours, which persisted through the endpalate and on to the superb length, which went on and on. I found this a delightful sipping wine, but it didn't hold up so well with food, and it certainly wasn't to everybody's taste. 17.5/20 (8/10/01)