Domaine Zind Humbrecht Riesling (Dry) Brand Grand Cru 2019

“A giant of minerality with enormous structure” says JS, and he is spot on. This is one for the ages… To quote ZH’s tasting notes: “After some time, it does open up and eventually displays beautiful fruity (citrus, lime) aromas mixed with a definitely ‘granitic’ influence of wet minerals. The wine overtakes the palate, powerful but yet so well balanced. It combines the July heat and sunshine and the cooler harvest conditions. The finish is precise and harmonious, and almost endless. The saline acidity does coat the palate with a layer of minerals that just stay so long.”

The Grand Cru Brand is located just above the village of Turckheim on a succession of small biotite granite hills. It is visible from the large Munster valley which means that despite its south, south-east facing, the Brand also enjoys the wind running down the valley. The vines grow here in a very precocious climate, accentuated by the granite that warms up quickly and transfer sun heat deep in the soil. It is however a geology that enable the roots to grow deep in the soil, at levels where they can feed from the clay and minerals resulting from the granite decomposition.

We were happy (thrilled, actually!) to get a meager 5 cases of the BRAND. Grab this legend now!

PAIRING IDEAS: Flammkuchen (White Pizza) is the classic dish, but these days we go a bit lighter — sashimi (or sushi). Stay away from the soy, though – go clean and pure and mineral for this amazing wine!

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: We just got our tickets to Elton John's farewell tour! Why not play some legendary music while drinking this legendary wine? "Your Song", "Tiny Dancer"...so many hits!