Zind-Humbrecht's 2022 Riesling from the Windsbuhl Grand Cru carries pale yellow hues and discreet citrus on the nose, a wine that trades early flashiness for purity and class, with an elegant palate of vibrant intensity and tense structure. Velvety ripe saline acidity carries through to a dry finish, anchoring the medium power without aggression. This is Alsace Riesling with the discipline to age.
Winemaker Notes
Pale yellow color. Discreet citrus aromas on the nose. Windsbuhl is never demonstrative in its youth but impresses by its purity and class. Elegant palate, vibrant with good intensity and tense structure. Medium power, dry finish with this 2022 velvety ripe saline acidity. This is not an aggressive Windsbuhl but still, it will amaze lots of people who think 2022 only produced rich style of wines. The Windsbuhl distinctive style (acidity, delicacy, complexity) is well present in this wine that will age gracefully.
Tasting Notes
Refined, mineral nose that opens up to display vibrant citrus and white fruits. The palate has a smooth, delicate, mineral structure but quickly firms up around the acidity. Beautiful ripe, integrated acidity.
Professional Ratings
97
Vinous
93
Wine Spectator
