2004 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Riesling

For fans of the Alsace estate Zind Humbrecht’s grand cru Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer, it seems like a dream: a trio of wines from the 2004 vintage for under $20. Because of the abundant crop that year, Olivier Humbrecht produced the equivalent of village wine with grapes from some of his grand cru vineyards.

The Riesling, which was made mostly with grapes from the famed Herrenweg site, has a delicate floral perfume. It’s crisp and minerally, with a beautiful balance and grace. It’s brilliant with chilled seafood, grilled fish, steamed shellfish and even roast chicken.

Look out for the Gewurztraminer from this project as well, for the same price. It’s a beautiful match with Asian food or cheese.

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Region: Alsace

Price: About $19

Style: Aromatic and crisp

Food it goes with: Chilled seafood, steamed shellfish, grilled fish, roast chicken

Where you find it: Du Vin Wine & Spirits in West Hollywood, (310) 855-1161; Mission Wines in South Pasadena, (626) 403-9463; Silver Lake Wine in Los Angeles, (323) 662-9024; the Wine Cask in Santa Barbara, (805) 966-9463; Wine Exchange in Orange, (714) 974-1454 and (800) 76WINEX; Wine Hotel in Los Angeles (323) 937-9463.

-- S. Irene Virbila