Zind-Humbrecht, Heimbourg, Pinot Gris 1996 Southern Rhone head-pruned vines in the Rio

head-pruned vines in the Rio Negro Valley of Patagonia

A great young Corton-Charlemagne

and their vines were planted by his father and grandfather just after World War II

with lots of structure

Zind-Humbrecht, Heimbourg, Pinot Gris 1996 Southern Rhone head-pruned vines in the Rio2. 0cm or less 93 points Wine Spectator This really lights up the palate. Lots of power in this ripe, dense Pinot Gris. The crme brle, violet and guava flavors are deep and intense, set against an ironlike structure that blazes with minerality on the finish. 92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 1996 Tokay Pinot Gris Heimbourg exhibits a butterscotch, honeyed, exotic nose, full bodied, glycerin endowed, cherry like flavors that ooze over the