Ophrys Red Domaine Valentin Zusslin 2021
Red 14% ABV ABV Valentin Zusslin
20 March 2026
Surprised me
Not gonna lie, I didn't know Alsace did serious reds but this changed my mind. Really engaging on the nose and the fruit is there without being over the top. Drank it with a lamb shoulder and it was perfect.
10 February 2026
Great dinner party bottle
Bought this for a dinner party and it went down really well. Good structure, nice warmth from the 14% without being boozy. Everyone kept asking what it was. Would buy again for a special occasion.
6 January 2026
Zusslin doing good things
I've been getting into biodynamic producers lately and Zusslin keeps coming up. This red is seriously good — structured, bright, with a finish that lingers without being heavy. Goes great with charcuterie and hard cheese. Would happily stock a couple more.
22 December 2025
Proper Alsatian red
Picked this up after the guy in my local wine shop wouldn't shut up about it. He was right though — really expressive nose, loads of fruit but not jammy or overblown. The acidity keeps everything in check. At £40 it's not cheap but it's genuinely interesting wine.
17 December 2025
Decent, not sure about the price
Saw this recommended online and thought I'd give it a go. It's solid — good acidity, nicely balanced, no rough edges. But for nearly forty quid I wanted to be blown away and I wasn't quite. More of a £30 wine to me.
6 November 2025
Nice but a stretch at £40
It's a well-made wine, no question. Clean finish, good depth, the kind of thing that gets better as you sit with it. But £39.95 is asking a lot — I've had comparable reds from the Rhône for £25. Still enjoyed it though.
18 October 2025
Really well made
You can tell there's proper care gone into making this. The fruit is restrained rather than in your face, and the alcohol is really well integrated for 14%. Had it with steak and it held up brilliantly. Definitely one for people who like their reds with a bit of finesse.
7 October 2025
Birthday treat well spent
My wife got me this for my birthday. Absolutely loved it — there's a complexity to it that keeps unfolding the longer it's open. The finish is so clean and it just makes you want another sip. One of the better reds I've had this year.