It is an undisputable fact that Gewurztraminer was the least favored varietal for the 1995 vintage in Alsace. I do not think I have ever tasted as unusual a Gewurztraminer as Domaine Weinbach's 1995 Gewurztraminer Reserve Personnelle. While some spice was present, there was no real varietal character in this medium to full-bodied, butterscotch-like, disjointed wine. Alsace wine enthusiasts will no doubt argue for decades as to whether Domaine Zind-Humbrecht or Domaine Weinbach produces this fairy tale region's most profound wines. The ZH wines tend to be slightly sweeter, with higher alcohol. Since Laurence Weinbach began making the wines, Domaine Weinbach's wines are drier, although still authoritatively powerful, rich, and concentrated.Importer: Vineyard Brands, Chester, VT; tel. (802) 875-2139