Le Grape Escape - 2025 Melbourne
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, rooted in a winemaking lineage dating back to 1620, is widely regarded as a benchmark producer in Alsace and one of the world's greatest producers of white wine bar none. Today, the estate spans approximately 40–42 hectares across some of the region’s most prestigious terroir. This formidable collection of sites, coupled with meticulous biodynamic practices and low-yield viticulture, underscores their commitment to crafting wines that are authentic and expressive of the unique soils they farm.
At the helm is Olivier Humbrecht MW, the first French Master of Wine, who has led the domaine since 1989 and elevated its reputation to its dizzying heights.Olivier’s wines are not only powerful, complex, and mineral-driven—they have become global benchmarks, celebrated for their purity, balance, and deep sense of place
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Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc Turckheim 2023This wine is made from a blend of Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois (50/50), from vines located on the gravelly terroir of Turckheim (Herrenweg) but also since this vintage, from vines planted just below Clos Windsbuhl, on limestone soil covered with a thin layer of sandstone. This large plot benefits from a later ripening climate and allows for a very interesting blend. Pinot Blanc is certainly a grape variety that has adapted well to climate change in Alsace for several decades now. It tolerates higher temperatures in summer and is less sensitive to sunburn. It has always been blended with Auxerrois in the past, but its presence will certainly become more important in the future for this style of wine. The 2023 fermented quite quickly to achieve a nice dry balance.2023Pinot BlancFrance343$49.00 As low as $44.10 -
Zind Humbrecht Riesling Roche Granitique 2023Incredible wet-stone minerality and great peach and candied pineapple aromas plus a haunting wild herb note make this a very exciting dry riesling. In fact, it tastes like a serious single-vineyard wine. Fantastic balance right through the very long finish. Only 12.5% alcohol. Mostly from young vines in the Grand Cru Brand. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. (96) STUART PIGOTT, James Suckling
The 2023 Riesling Roche Granitique was harvested in the Grand Crus of Brand, Wineck Schlossberg and a smaller site underneath the Brand, all on granite. A touch of flint blends deliciously with crunchy apple, almost like Cox Orange Pippin, full of the promise of juiciness and verve with a slight burst of smokiness. The palate delivers exactly that, with touches of crunchy green and red apple, beautiful concentration and a lightness in its step. This is totally fresh and mouthwatering. (Bone-dry) ANNE KREBIEHL MW, Vinous2023RieslingFrance343$82.00 As low as $73.80 -
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 2023How could a dry pinot gris be more radically cool and focused than this mind-blowing wine? The freshness and concentration are equally dangerous. Either you will think this is absurd or it will be a revelation for you. I love the silky texture that makes this so hard to resist in the extremely long, super-subtle finish. Under 13% alcohol. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. (98) STUART PIGGOT, James Suckling
The 2023 Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl has a lovely, enticing and delicious crackle of reduction reminiscent of wet walnut skins. The palate is amazingly taut and bright, but so unlike Pinot Gris. This is amongst the most streamlined and pure Pinot Gris I have ever tasted. What a wine. It is a testament to the limestones of this site and the absolute verve and energy that the Humbrechts bring. (Bone-dry) (95) ANNE KREBIEHL MW, Vinous
2023Pinot GrisFrance343$160.00 As low as $144.00