Zimmerling 2006 Sächsischer Landwein

Zimmerling 2006 Sächsischer Landwein
Producer: 
Klaus Zimmerling
Region: 
Sachsen
Country: 
Germany
Size: 
500 ml
Tasted: 
02 November 2007

The label only shows a sculpture of a hugging naked couple in front of a luscious burgundy-red background. The side of the label bears the name of the artist: Malgorzata Chodakowska, Zimmerling's wife. This is the only information given on the front label. The wine tasted like a blend of Gewürztraminer and Grauburgunder, but I can't say for sure. Anyway, here are my tasting notes:

Medium straw color. Youthful nose with a pronounced intensity of tropical fruit aromas, biscuit and ripe pear. Dry. Medium acidity, medium(+) body and medium(+) alcohol. Fairly pronounced intensity of spices on the palate, dominating the tropical fruit and gooseberry flavor. Medium length with a slightly bitter, peppery finish. Medium(+) length.

Aromatic and concentrated. Spice flavors dominate, but are not out of balance with the ripe pear, gooseberry and tropical fruit. The fairly full body and the aromatic flavors should pair well with pork or with any eggplant dish. Drink within the next 5 years. Even the last half glass that was still left in the bottle after three days tasted surprisingly lively where most wines already fade into flatness.

In short: 
Very good

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