Alsatian Wines
The Alsace wine region is virtually unique in France in that producers are allowed to put the grape variety on the label of their appellation contrôlée wines. It is also unique in that the grapes are both German and French: Riesling and Gewürztraminer, Muscat and Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner. These are not light wines, but they have a combination of fruitiness and richness quite different from the German models just across the Rhine. Although primarily dry, some are sweet, so consult individual Alsace wine reviews to see in which style each wine is made. Our Alsace wine guide contains hundreds of Alsace wine ratings.
Dopff & Irion 2010 Tradition Gewurztraminer
Rich, rounded, spicy and very ready to drink, this has weight and flavors of lychee, pineapple and kiwi. The finish brings in a more herbal character.
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(8/1/2012)
Bott Frères 2010 Pinot Blanc
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This is soft and smooth, with acidity and a creamy character. The flavors are reminiscent of ripe pear and spice. Very ready to drink.
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(8/1/2012)
Pierre Sparr 2011 One White
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- $14
This has a soft texture and an attractive apple flavor, with light acidity. Bright and fruity, it’s ready to drink, just hinting at pepper and spice on the finish. Screwcap.
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(12/31/2012)
Domaine Fernand Engel 2011 Réserve Gewurztraminer
- $17
With a slightly chemical smell, this is an intensely spicy, relatively dry wine. It’s not abundant in acidity and freshness, so drink soon.
— R.V.
(12/31/2012)
Cave de Hunawihr 2011 Pinot Blanc
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Bright, light and fruity, this has crisp apple and grapefruit flavors. It’s very ready to drink. Screwcap.
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(12/31/2012)
Vignerons Réunis de Kientzheim 2010 The Furst Gewurztraminer
This is a very spicy, candy-flavored wine. A simple Gewürztraminer, it has lychee, almond and rosewater notes.
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(12/31/2012)
André Kientzler 2010 Sylvaner
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This is a light and fruity wine, with crisp citrus- and peppered-apple-driven acidity. It is bright, lined with straight, pure acidity.
— R.V.
(12/31/2012)
Wunsch & Mann 2011 Saint-Rémy Gewurztraminer
This creamy, rounded wine shows soft spice, baked apple and nutmeg flavors. It is rich, medium-dry in character and softly textured.
— R.V.
(12/31/2012)
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