Products tagged with Alsace

Bewilderingly, reds cannot be labeled Grand Cru in Alsace, so although these grapes hale from the Frankstein Grand Cru, the wine can’t be labeled as such, hence the “F”. Tart and mineral, with tannic presence, and ethereal, underripe blackberries. A gorge

Christian Binner has taken several young winemakers under his wing and is teaching them natural wine practices. Les Vins Pirouettes is the result. His buddy Eric made this Pét-Nat. Surprising depth, a touch of sour tartness, and small crunchy bubbles.

A classically styled Alsatian white: medium-bodied, with bright minerality, elegant texture, a hint of cheese rind, and subtle white flowers. An incredible value. The Schoech family traces their lineage in the area back to 1650.

Pristine notes of petrol and vibrant lemon zest, evolving into nectarine and apricot skin. The wine spends 2 years in old barrel and an additional year in bottle, but the acidity is still singing. Vinified dry. This portion of the Frankstein vineyard was

The effects of climate change in Alsace have inspired Binner to look south (Italy, Slovenia, Croatia) to warmer climes and treat these two pink skinned grapes as is done there: with skin contact. Lots of zip, orange peel, hibiscus, aromatics, jasmin.

Alsace is known for having some of the most complex soil types in France, and Kritt is the terroir of this bottling. Clean and pristine, but medium in body, with beautiful wet stone, star fruit, and melon. Pinot Blanc is a bit of an unsung hero, often ove