Pungent nose of apple, pear, pine and spice. Sweet forward fruit, with some obvious residual sugar and a rich, full mouthfeel. Good balance and decent acidity keep it from becoming cloying. Finishes long and stylish. Calls for veal or loin of pork. An editors’ choice. Best Buy.
— W.E.
(8/1/1999)
Attractive mid-gold color with intense aromas of ripe citrus and stone fruit, strong minerality and hints of spice. Racy with crisp acidity, juicy, rich and smooth texture with lots of concentrated, bright flavors of blood orange, peach, apricot, mango and spice. Strong minerality follows through to a long, precise, juicy finish.
— W.E.
(12/22/2011)
Mid-gold color. Pronounced and enticing aromas of ripe citrus and stone fruit, layered with honey and floral notes with a touch of sweet spice. Rich and creamy texture packed with sweet ripe juicy fruit, honey, spice and a twist of sage. Off-dry, deliciously smooth with fresh acidity and medium-body. An elegant wine with a long, creamy, spicy finish.
— W.E.
(12/22/2011)
An elegant wine that is already showing some age, at least in its aromas. The Mambourg vineyard, at Sigolsheim, with its limestone soil, gives this wine a steely mineral character but also good richness. It should age well over 5-10 years. Imported by W.J. Deutsch & Sons.
— R.V.
(11/1/2005)
This wine shows finesse, quality, and at the same time power. There are fine flavors of mint and grapefruit, with long-lasting acidity. Imported by W.J. Deutsch & Sons.
— R.V.
(11/1/2005)
Peaches and honey dominate the flavors of this full wine. It has some sweetness, with acidity and a touch of smokiness. Likely to age for five years. Imported by W. J. Deutsch & Sons.
— R.V.
(2/1/2006)
An intense wine, its spice finely integrated with a more fruity character. It has the classic Gewürztraminer lychee flavor but this is balanced with acidity, ripe baked apple and mineral structure.
— R.V.
(5/1/2012)
Another strong wine from Sparr. Deep peach and pear aromas, with a touch of mineral. Ripe apple flavors with spicy notes. Well-balanced mouthfeel. Good intensity and a long finish.
— W.E.
(8/1/1999)