Think you know Alsatian wines? Think again.

Domaine Zind Humbrecht makes good wines, but this is something that you may never have had or even considered. Zind is a blend of 65% Chardonnay and 35% Auxerrois. Flavours start off like really great unoaked, non malolactic chardonnay, but there is this chalky minerality that comes through on the finish that really makes you take notice. The minerality really drives this wine home. It is unexpected and really wonderful. Like drinking really great chablis grown in limestone. There is a great richness to this wine that is balanced by the bright acidity that keeps the palate lively. This is truly one of the best white wines I have had in a long time. Maybe because it is so different than what you expect. . .