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2006 Hugel et Fils Gewürztraminer “Hugel”

The nose was still sweet and fruity. Lychee was the primary smell, joined with some ripe peach. It was not overpoweringly sweet, balanced by a clean mineral smell plus just a bit of lime zest.
This was a very good wine. I recommend it highly.
WHO Hugel et Fils
WHAT Gewürztraminer
WHERE Alsace
WHEN 2006
HOW MUCH $22 [...]

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