Five to try

Zind- Humbrecht, Gewurztraminer, Hengst Grand Cru 2013 97 £48 Berry Bros & Rudd, Enotria

& Coe, Farr Vintners, Gauntleys, L’Art du Vin, Uncorked Intense aromas of black pepper, quince, pear and dried herbs. Palate is rich, concentrated and profound with fine acidity and a very long finish. Sweet, spicy and powerful. Drink 2018-2033 Alcohol 13.5%

Paul Ginglinger, Gewurztraminer,

Pfersigberg Grand Cru 2013 95 £ 17-£ 39 The Wine Society, La Marchande Fresh aromas of citrus and flowers. Full-bodied and fresh palate with nice acidity and a long finish. Will keep well for more than a decade. Drink 2018-2033 Alc 13% Domaines Schlumberger, Gewurztraminer, Kessler Grand Cru 2013 92 £ 22 Henderson Wines, Maisons

Marques et Domaines, The Oxford Wine Co, Partridges Ripe and elegant style showing flower and wild strawberry aromas. Sweet on the palate with good concentration, focus and an elegant balance. Long finish. Drink 2017-2023 Alc 12.6%

Dopff au Moulin, Gewurztraminer,

Brand Grand Cru 2013 91 £ 26 Hallgarten Druitt, Wineman Aromatic floral and spicy nose. Medium bodied and sweet with an elegant balance, good minerality, fresh acidity and a long finish. Drink 2017-2023 Alc 12.7%

Vignerons de Pfaffenheim, Pfaff, Cuvée Bacchus Gewurztraminer

2014 89 N/A UK www. pfaffenheim.com Very aromatic fruit and spice nose then vibrant on the palate with a fresh and spicy finish. This dry style is a perfect way to reconsider this variety. Drink 2016-2020 Alc 12.8%