Archive for 'Alsace' Category

Trimbach 2003 Gewurztraminer - White Wine

Dec 21st, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Trimbach from Alsace, France - regions. This Gewurztraminer has a gold colour with a perfumed nose of lychee fruits and spices. The wine is rich, intense, and luscious. The finish is dry and spicy. Textbook, ripe and unctuous yet dry Gewurztraminer from Alsace, with a great balance, it will age easily [...]

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Sebastiani 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Nov 18th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Sebastiani from Alsace, France - regions. This offering of Alexander Valley Cabernet is full-bodied with firm tannins. This wine seems to be a cross between the 1999 and 2002 vintages: It has notes of herbs and black tea and lots of lush, forward fruit. In many respects, it reminds me of [...]

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Hugel 2005 Gewurztraminer - White Wine

Nov 18th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Hugel from Alsace, France - regions. Frank, spontaneous, expressive, wonderfully perfumed with a multitude of floral aromas, rose, freesia, mullein, acacia, frangipani and hawthorn, its bouquet is fragrant, fruity and attractively light. Refreshingly clean and dry on the palate, deceptively easy to enjoy, it has a soft, gentle finish with a [...]

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Adam 2004 Gewurztraminer Reserve - White Wine

Nov 6th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Adam from Alsace, France - regions. Aromas of rose petals and honeysuckle reveal enticing flavors of litchi fruit and hints of honeysuckle. Fat and rich, yet fresh and fruity. The anticipated spiciness makes this wine a classic example of Alsatian Gewurztraminer.
 

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Lucien Albrecht 2005 Reserve Riesling - White Wine

Jul 8th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Lucien Albrecht from Alsace, France - regions. Riesling Reserve is made from their best selection of this noble varietal. The wine is 100% Riesling and is distinguished by a piercing and beautiful aroma suggesting spring flowers. The wine is bone dry and delicious. The Riesling is considered the signature wine of [...]

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Lucien Albrecht 2005 Reserve Pinot Gris Romanus - Pinot Gris/Grigio White Wine

May 28th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Lucien Albrecht from Alsace, France - regions. The Pinot Gris Cuvee Romanus is named for Romanus Albrecht, the first winegrower of the Albrecht wine family in 1425. It’s 100% Pinot Gris and expresses the rich yet dry power and character of this exceptional varietal. Sweet floral flavors alongside crisp mineral notes [...]

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Dom. Schlumberger 2002 Riesling Les Princes Abbes - White Wine

Feb 11th, 2009 by admin | 0

White Wine by Dom. Schlumberger from Alsace, France. Product of a great year, this is a beautiful example of a high quality Riesling that is fruity, dry and robust. It will enhance all simply-prepared dishes and fish, as well as meat. It may easily be cellared three to four years, but is enjoyable now. [...]

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Trimbach 2004 Reserve Pinot Gris - Pinot Gris/Grigio White Wine

Nov 10th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Trimbach from Alsace, France - regions. 100% Pinot Gris, with grapes sourced from the Trimbach’s own vineyards and about 100 growers with whom the family has long-term relationships. Not to be confused with Italy’s Pinot Grigio, the Pinot Gris vine of Alsace is descended from the Pinot Beurot, originally from [...]

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Lucien Albrecht 2006 Reserve Pinot Blanc Balthazar - White Wine

Nov 4th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Lucien Albrecht from Alsace, France - regions. This wine, made 100% from Pinot Blanc, is unoaked and fresh with a soft dry fruit. It is the wine to drink at home as an aperitif or with all casual family meals. Picked when very mature, harmonious with a lively spring finesse.
 

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Trimbach 2004 Gewurztraminer - White Wine

Oct 4th, 2008 by admin | 0

White Wine by Trimbach from Alsace, France - regions. Gewurztraminer is without a doubt the most distinctive wine from Trimbach. The variety’s pronounced fragrance of rose, lychee and spice introduces the rich and often powerful taste adopted around the world as the perfect accompaniment to spicy food. The 2004 Gewurztraminer is dry, with good [...]

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