Zind Humbrecht Riesling Heimbourg 2023

Smoky reduction lifts off the glass first, giving way to anise, fennel seed, and a core of apple and citrus. The two west-facing parcels on Oligocene iron-limestone next to Brand show clearly in the texture, phenolic crunch underpins a delicate, bright structure without ever feeling heavy. Bone-dry and vivid, this animates the palate rather than simply satisfying it.