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Grown in pure granite, grand cru Sommerberg gives us a broadly structured Ries... Grown in pure granite, grand cru Sommerberg gives us a broadly structured Riesling that takes further shape in well-seasoned, old foudres. It’s hard to imagine this beauty could taste any better than it does now, but I’ll be curious to revisit it... more

This Grand Cru Riesling provides inviting scents of nectarine, white pear, and... This Grand Cru Riesling provides inviting scents of nectarine, white pear, and acacia. On the palate, pure mineral notes of kaffir lime and melon seamlessly intermingle with an insistent core of acidity that leads to a delightfully crisp, never-ending... more

The color is pale yellow with clear reflections of good intensity. The disc is... The color is pale yellow with clear reflections of good intensity. The disc is shiny, limpid, and transparent. The wine presents youth. The nose is frank, pleasant and of good intensity. Perceive a dominant scent of citrus fruits, zest of yuzu, lime,... more

Light yellow color with silver highlights, fine and mineral nose withnotes of ... Light yellow color with silver highlights, fine and mineral nose withnotes of white flowers. Mouth is fresh and racy with a beautiful lengthon the same aromas as the nose with a hint of peppermint. more

Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg... Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg. From a steep mid-slope vineyard in the geographic center of the Sommerberg grand cru, in pure granite rising just behind the village of Niedermorschwihr, the Eckberg parcel... more

The robe is lemon yellow with light green reflections of good intensity. The d... The robe is lemon yellow with light green reflections of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth. The nose is marked, pleasant and of good intensity. We perceive a dominant of citrus fruits, (mandarin zest,... more

Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Tur... Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Turckheim, exposed due south and planted in pure granite. Hot stone is a theme in this wine, not unlike Rangen, although less peaty, and similar in style to Ostertag’s... more

Offers a delicate nose of fresh orchard fruit and light floral notes with a to... Offers a delicate nose of fresh orchard fruit and light floral notes with a touch of beeswax. The granite of the terroir can be felt through a crisp and vivid acidity. The palate is light-bodied and balanced with a slight minerality for an endless... more

A great white wine for laying down, semi-dry to mellow. Often displays impress... A great white wine for laying down, semi-dry to mellow. Often displays impressive levels of richness, concentration and mineral expression, with a purity that commands respect. Noble rot almost always present. Peppery, even smoky nose. Verticality... more

Mostly Riesling with a field blend of Alsatian varieties from one of the famed... Mostly Riesling with a field blend of Alsatian varieties from one of the famed Grand Crus of Alsace. This Alsace Grand Cru has incredible ripeness and concentration - think baked peach and apricot - but also a strict minerality and northerly freshness... more

One whiff of this might make you want to plunge right into the glass. Once the... One whiff of this might make you want to plunge right into the glass. Once the wine hits your tongue . . . Nope, zingy lemon, delicate white flowers, rich mineral backbone, beautiful mouthwatering finish, incredible length . . . (though all true) will... more

Engelberg means Angel’s Hill. This was the south-facing hillside vineyard th... Engelberg means Angel’s Hill. This was the south-facing hillside vineyard that was written about in 884 and praised for its wine. The hillside’s topsoil is very thin and marly--average 20 inches in depth--sitting on a mound of hard Oolithic... more

Inviting honey and apricots on the nose lead to a pure, dry palate with perfec... Inviting honey and apricots on the nose lead to a pure, dry palate with perfect citrusy acidity for balance. You’ll detect a steely quality on the finish, and the slightest hint of the petrol often associated with Riesling. Meyer-Fonné’s Wineck... more

This Sommerberg is truly a masterpiece. Its explosiveness, poise and balance, ... This Sommerberg is truly a masterpiece. Its explosiveness, poise and balance, never-ending length, and complexity of flavor should not have to compete with food or any other distraction. Late-harvest wines of this quality in Alsace take incredible... more

Granite is always more explosive, very delicate, while limestone needs time to... Granite is always more explosive, very delicate, while limestone needs time to show its great potential and length. The Pfisters farm two acres of Riesling in this superb northern site and make a dry toothsomely mineral wine of great length. A gentle... more

Its color is a light yellow with discreet golden highlights. Already very open... Its color is a light yellow with discreet golden highlights. Already very open on the nose, it express typical aromas of citrus peels followed by more subtle floral notes such as violet, and exotic candied fruits. On the palate, the body is powerful... more

One whiff of this might make you want to plunge right into the glass. Once the... One whiff of this might make you want to plunge right into the glass. Once the wine hits your tongue . . . Nope, zingy lemon, delicate white flowers, rich mineral backbone, beautiful mouthwatering finish, incredible length . . . (though all true) will... more

As a terroir on a very crumbly binary mica granite known as “de Turckheim�... As a terroir on a very crumbly binary mica granite known as “de Turckheim� the Wineck-Schlossberg Grand Cru has a south-facing exposure. The nose is pure and delicate with elegant floral and spiced notes. The palate is ethereal, feminine, with a... more

Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Tur... Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Turckheim, exposed due south and planted in pure granite. Hot stone is a theme in this wine, not unlike Rangen, although less peaty, and similar in style to Ostertag’s... more

Granite is always more explosive, very delicate, while limestone needs time to... Granite is always more explosive, very delicate, while limestone needs time to show its great potential and length. The Pfisters farm two acres of Riesling in this superb northern site and make a dry toothsomely mineral wine of great length. more