At a glance

Producer

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Region

Alsace, France

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$40 - $60

Tasting profile

Crisp citrus, green apple, wet stone, light floral and subtle petrol notes with mineral depth and fine salinity.

Evolution: Will develop more complex petrol, honeyed, and toasted honey notes with extended aging, while retaining freshness.

At peak: A balance of intense minerality, layered stone fruit, and evolving tertiary complexity.

Structure

Acidity

High, crisp and vibrant

Tannins

None

Alcohol

12.5-13.0%

Aging potential

Excellent, 10-15+ years due to natural acidity and producer's organic farming

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2045

Optimal window

2023 to 2048

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Wine shows fresh acidity and vibrant citrus/mineral notes with some youthful reduction aromas beginning to resolve.

Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim is known for its terroir-driven minerality and structured acidity. 2020 was a classic vintage in Alsace with good ripening and freshness, allowing extended bottle age with a pronounced peak between 5-10 years after vintage.

Food pairing

Perfect with seafood (especially oysters, scallops), white fish, sushi, pork with apple sauce, and mildly spicy Asian cuisine.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Uses biodynamic farming methods, manual harvesting, minimal intervention winemaking; energy-efficient cellar; focus on water conservation and soil health; recycled glass packaging and lightweight bottles.

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is a leader in sustainable viticulture in Alsace practicing biodynamics with strong focus on ecological balance and reduced environmental impact. Their practices contribute to high-quality terroir expression with minimized carbon footprint.