Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace (France) Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim 2006

($40, The Sorting Table): People either love or hate Gewurztraminer because of its overt flamboyant profile and an unpredictability regarding its level of sweetness.  This is one Gewurztraminer that is hard not to love.  Explosive as expected, flavors of spiced pears and lychee nuts pour forth.  Great acidity keeps it all together preventing cloying sweetness.  Spicy Asian fare, watch out–you’ve met your match. 90 Michael Apstein May 26, 2009