Archive for 'Alsace' Category

Trimbach 2003 Cuvee Frederic Emile Riesling - White Wine

Sep 3rd, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Trimbach from Alsace, France - regions. This famous Riesling comes from the choicest slopes of Ribeauville overlooking the Trimbach winery. The exposure is south and southeast. The vines’ high average age of some 30 years ensures low yields and concentrated fruit. The clay-limestone soil contains a high proportion of fossil-flecked muschel-kalk, [...]

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Trimbach 2001 Cuvee Frederic Emile Riesling - White Wine

Aug 4th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Trimbach from Alsace, France - regions. This famous Riesling comes from the choice slopes of Ribeauville overlooking the Trimbach winery. The exposure is south and southeast. The vines’ high average age of some 30 years ensures low yields and concentrated fruit. The clay-limestone soil contains a high proportion of fossil-flecked muschel-kalk, [...]

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Trimbach 2005 Riesling - White Wine

Jun 28th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Trimbach from Alsace, France - regions. Bright, with green edges and a developed nose, the wine shows a hint of mineral flavor, which is associated with perfect ripeness. Flavors of white peach, quince and lemon on the palate with a lingering, clean and dry finish. Riesling is at [...]

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Lucien Albrecht 2004 Reserve Riesling - White Wine

Jun 26th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Lucien Albrecht from Alsace, France. 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 the Albrecht [...]

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Lucien Albrecht 2006 Reserve Riesling - White Wine

Jan 24th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Lucien Albrecht from Alsace, France - regions. Riesling Reserve is made from Lucien Albrecht’s 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. Riesling is considered the [...]

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Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rose - Champagne & Sparkling

Dec 11th, 2010 by admin | 0

Ros? by Lucien Albrecht from Alsace, France - regions. The grapes are hand picked. The whole cluster grapes are directly pressed in a pneumatic press with a long and soft pressing, hence the coral/ light pink salmon color. Cremant Rose is made by the Champagne Methode. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle. [...]

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Domaine Schlumberger 2004 Gewurztraminer Fleur - White Wine

Oct 20th, 2010 by admin | 0

White Wine by Dom. Schlumberger from Alsace, France - regions. This wine is a very versatile aperitif that will accompany foie gras or any exotic cuisine, such as dishes with fines herbs. It pairs well with salty and sweet foods, as well as spicy dishes such as curry. It also brings out the flavor [...]

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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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