Julius Ferdinand Kimich Forster Stift Gewurztraminer Spatlese

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Kimich's 1993s are well-made wines, but they merit slightly lower scores than previous vintages. They are all off-dry, elegant, less concentrated wines than I have seen from Kimich in other top vintages. Kimich always does an excellent job with Gewurztraminer. The 1993 Forster Stift Gewurztraminer Spatlese reveals exotic, lychee nut, rose petal, cherry-like fruit presented in a ripe, tasty, medium to full body, off-dry style. All of these wines should be drunk over the near term as they do not appear to have the extract Kimich has obtained in other vintage. Importer: Chapin Cellars, Virginia Beach, VA; tel. (804) 481-4755

Kimich normally produces one of Germany's finest Gewurztraminers. While both the 1992 Forster Stift Gewurztraminer Spatlese Trocken and the 1992 Forster Stift Gewurztraminer Spatlese are very good wines, neither possesses the flavor dimension of his 1990s. The Spatlese Trocken exhibits Gewurztraminer's lychee nut/rose petal fragrance, and an attractive pineapple-like fruitiness in its dry, austere personality. The similarly-styled Forster Stift Spatlese is dominated by its exotic lychee nut character, and reveals a dry, medium-bodied finish. Both should be consumed over the next 2-3 years. One of my favorite German producers, Kimich fashions personality-filled, lavishly fruity, sometimes exotic wines with intense bouquets and flavors. Most of his 1992 offerings are successful. Importer: Chapin Cellars Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.