+At 18 years old, the 2000 Hugel Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive, scored 19 of a possible 20 Dionysian points. It had 12% alcohol, and cost under $24. The Vendange Tardive means it was a Late harvest and the spicy sweetness lingered forever on your tongue.

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Herbal spices and honeyed pear fill your mouth with perfect acidity. These wines can really age well.

This style of wine from Alsace in France can be aged in a cool, dark cellar for decades. They hold their color and their fruits.  In Vino Veritas.