This firm fashions full-throttle, intensely-concentrated, full-bodied Gewurztraminers that are loaded with aromas and flavors of grapefruit, roses, and lychee nuts. The 1992 Gewurztraminer-Cuvee Theo exhibits that unmistakable scent of roses combined with ripe grapefruit and lanolin aromas. The wine possesses great richness, full body, and layers of fruit buttressed nicely by zesty acidity.This brilliantly run estate is making wines that are among the finest in France. The talented Colette Faller has turned over the winemaking reins to her daughters. 1992 is the first vintage her youngest daughter has vinified and the results are impressive. The problem in Alsace in 1992 was not one of ripeness, but, rather, of too large a crop. Domaine Weinbach was one of a handful of estates that employed serious crop thinning. The results of their efforts are admirably displayed in their concentrated wines.There has been a succession of terrific Cuvee Theo Gewurztraminers from Domaine Weinbach over the last decade, and the 1992 offering is among the best. Among the most successful wines of the vintage in Alsace, Domaine Weinbach's 1992s compete favorably with the great wines produced at this estate in 1990 and 1989. Moreover, the international recession and a slightly stronger dollar have resulted in the lowest prices in the last decade.Importer: Vineyard Brands, Chester, VT.