Gault & Millau 2011:

• Gewurztraminer: sumptuous (…) an extremely powerful version of this variety (…) traces of cookie, frangipani, roses and mangoes (…) full-bodied and fragrant in the mouth (…).

• Pinot gris 2009: Full-bodied, powerful expression of the pinot gris variety (…) yellow plums in honey, slightly smoky flavor and hints of raisins (…) unctuous, yet not heavy in the mouth (…) traces of dried apricots.

• Pinot noir «no added sulfites»: liberated (…) opens with strawberries and sugar, raspberries in brandy (…) and hints of candied tomatoes(…).

• Pinot gris Elevé Aged in oak barrels: golden (…) rare, original pinot gris (…) the aging has contributed to its distinct texture (…) touches of butter, toast, brioche from Vendée (…) a host of dried fruits.

Bettane & Desseauve 2012:

• Gewurztraminer : golden yellow...nose of honey and pralines...dense, deep, subtle saltiness, long finish (…).

• Pinot noir «no added sulfites» : spicy (…) gentle (…) full of finesse (…) rich tannins (…).

Guide Hachette 2012:

• Pinot gris 2009 (favorite): captivating (…) ultra-ripe (…) rare complexity, generosity and great persistence (…) harmonious combination (…)

• Gewurztraminer (two stars): "royal" colour, deep gold (…) intense in the nose, rich and complex (…) floral, spicy, fruity fragrance (…) long finish (…).

Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2012 :

• Pinot blanc : power and freshness blend nicely in the mouth (…) pinot blanc with a strong character.

• Pinot gris 2009 : fine colour (…) rich, expressive nose (…) concentration, freshness and marked expression (…).

• Riesling : lush nose (…) ripe grapes (…) freshness and a floral dimension (…) a lot of character, intense aromas.

Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2011:

• 2008 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Steinert: rich golden yellow colour (…) vivid (…) traces of quince zest (…) exotic (…) richness, power and freshness (…) attractive bottle (…)

• 2007 Riesling Grand Cru Steinert: Golden yellow colour (…) very elegant (…) surprising typicity (…) fullness (…) high potential.

• Pinot noir 2008: fruity nose of little red berries (…) spicy, vanilla taste (…) balance.

• 2006 Crémant d'Alsace blanc brut millésimé:  straightforward, clear fruity nose (…) fresh, full-bodied in the mouth (…) merry.

Lyons' International Wine Competition:

• 2008 Pinot gris.

Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2010

• Pinot gris Grand Cru Steinert 2005 : ripe plum (…) heady, fruity character (…) bitter orange aroma with a personal touch, grapefruit, citrus (…) Tall, thin, elegant bottle.

• Gewurztraminer Grand cru Steinert 2004 : intense nose, elegant, ripe citrus fruits (..;) opulence, freshness, aromatic expression (…) very good length (…) very nice wine.

• Riesling Grand Cru Steinert 2005 : delicate nose (…) trace of fresh lemon, slight mineral touch (…) a wine that is both powerful and airy (…) a great wine.

• Pinot gris 2001, aged in an oak barrel : sweet spices and dried fruits, very exotic (…) nice tonality, full of cheer and freshness (…) wine with a personal touch, to be opened with foie gras.

Magasine "Crémants de France" - December 2008

• Crémant d'Alsace rosé 2005
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Guide Hachette des vins 2009

• Gewurztraminer 2005 : effluves de rose, de mangue et d'épices (...) avec du foie gras...

• Pinot gris 2004 : robe d'or (...) nez complexe (...) fruits très mûrs (...) bonne puissance (...) agréable fraîcheur...

Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2009

• 2004 Riesling: floral and mineral...pleasantly familiar, yet fresh ...traces of ripe citrus fruits and spices.

• 2004 Steinert Pinot gris, Grand Cru: ripe fruit zest evocative of plums and apricots... marked with a pleasant acidity.

• 2004 Crémant d'Alsace brut blanc: a pleasant nose...pale fruits, slightly mineral...a wine of character.

• 2005 Crémant d'Alsace brut rosé: the colour of rose candy...a nose of little red berries.

1001 Dégustations

• 2004 Steinert Pinot gris, Grand Cru:
  http://www.1001degustations.com/vin-330-zink.html

• 2005 Crémant d'Alsace brut rosé:
  http://www.1001degustations.com/vin-331-zink.html

Le Figaro n°19711

• 2004 Crémant d'Alsace brut blanc
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Le Journal des Entreprises n°5 (Haut-Rhin)

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Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2008

• Rosé d’Alsace : Fragrance of intensive red fruits ... caramel ... crème brulée ... Great finesse, with it an aromatic intensity ... an excellent rosé.
• Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Steinert : Fragrance of white fruits ... flowery touch ... seduces by its roundedness, its balance and its aroma ... rich in fragrance
• Pinot Gris Grand Cru Steinert : Of golden colour ... exceedingly powerful fragrance ... great elegance ... intensive and long aroma ... for the connoisseur

Vins & terroirs authentiques (N°54)

Pinot Gris, matured in oak barrel (...) extraordinary cuvée (...) exuberant flavour (...) interaction of intensive flavours (...) a top-class cru (...)

Guide Hachette des vins 2007 (éditions Hachette)

Gewurztraminer 2004 (...) Pinot gris 2004 (...) More than one "coup de coeur" for this winery.

Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins de France 2006 (éditions ALBIN MICHEL)

Very well received, the Tokay Pinot gris Grand Cru Steinert 2000, fine and virile at the same time (…) The Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Steinert 2000 is strong and bloomy (…) The neat Crémant d’Alsace Brut millésimé 2003, fine and with persistant foam.

Le Guide Hachette des vins 2005 (éditions Hachette)

Riesling 2002 (...)

Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2004 (éditions Hachette)

Crémant d’Alsace ZINK, 2000 vintage (...)

Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2003 (éditions Gilbert&Gaillard)

Grand Cru Steinert 1997 (Riesling)
Brilliant light yellow colour (...), elegant with notes of white fruits, citrus fruits (...). An intensive full-bodied Riesling, (...), of excellent freshness, (...), pleasantly mineral.

Mes vins plaisirs à moins de 10€ (Jean-Pierre Coffe) (éditions PLON)

He can be proud of his soil (...) in the villages Pfaffenheim and Westhalten south of Colmar (...). This land gives the Riesling in particular a surpassing, subtle grace, which Pierre-Paul Zink brings out with great mastery.

De ELZAS wijnroute (Etienne Van Steenberghe) (éditions GLOBE)

"Nog best betaalbaar. Gezellig proeflokaal. Sympathieke ontvangst. Een absolute aanrader"

Serge Dubs (World’s best Sommelier 1989), “Les Grands Crus d’Alsace”(éditions Serpenoise)

An excellent wine (...) A storage wine, certainly a bit nervous and impulsive when young, but which attains a rich body and fullness by virtue of the personality of the terrain.

The “Riesling du Monde” competition

Awarded 2002: Gold medal for the Riesling Grand Cru Steinert 2000, silver medal for the Riesling 2000.
Awarded 2004: Gold medal for the Riesling Spätlese 2000 and the big gold medal for the Riesling Grand Cru Steinert 2002.

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