Domaine Sperry Riesling 'Zinnkoepflé' Grand Cru 2023
4.7
HK$274
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Sperry Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé 2023 comes from one of Alsace’s most distinctive Grand Cru sites, an appellation reserved here for single-variety Riesling. The 2023 vintage delivered ripe fruit with freshness, as a generally warm growing season was balanced by enough tension to preserve the grape’s hallmark acidity, making this a particularly attractive expression of both site and year. Zinnkoepflé, whose name evokes a “sunny crest,” is known for its steep, south-facing exposure and warm microclimate, conditions that help Riesling achieve generous ripeness while retaining the stony definition and aromatic lift that make Alsace Grand Cru wines so compelling.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, this wine shows ripe yellow citrus, white peach, green apple and white blossom, layered with wet stone, a touch of beeswax and subtle lees-derived creaminess. The palate is dry and medium- to full-bodied, driven by high acidity and a precise mineral line, with flavors of lemon curd, orchard fruit and crushed rock unfolding toward a long, saline finish; with time, Riesling’s classic petrol nuance can emerge gracefully. It pairs beautifully with roast pork loin, seared scallops in beurre blanc, or sushi and sashimi.
Winery Background Domaine Sperry is a family estate in Alsace focused on terroir-led wines that balance regional tradition with careful, sustainable vineyard work. The domaine emphasizes manual harvesting and a measured, low-intervention approach in the cellar, with slow temperature-controlled fermentations designed to preserve purity, detail and site expression. For its Grand Cru bottlings, the philosophy is not to overpower the fruit, but to let the vineyard speak through clarity, texture and mineral precision, giving the wines a strong sense of origin and a style that feels both classic and refined.