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Roland Schmitt Pinot Blanc 2007

Posted in November 12th, 2008
by Ray in Alsace, France, Pinot Blanc

Roland Schmitt, Alsace, Pinot Blanc 2007 The nose features an enticing mix of citrus and tropical fruits. The mouth is clean and fruity and almost dry - an excellent aperitif. Produced by Anne-Marie Schmitt et ses fils, proprietaires-recoltants a Bergbieten 12.6% $14.99 at Bottle Barn

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PB and PG

Posted in October 16th, 2008
by Ray in Alsace, Alto Adige, California, Italy, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Grigio

Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007
This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and the ‘07 is on form. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $19.99 at Traverso’s  Terlano
McManis Family Vineyards, California, Pinot Grigio 2007 There’s a sense of melons, stone fruits and citrus. It’s like putting an orange in your mouth, with a [...]

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Budget Alsatians

Posted in August 27th, 2008
by Ray in Alsace, France, Pinot Blanc, Riesling

Trimbach, Alsace, Pinot Blanc 2005 Light floral notes mark the nose and the mouth has a rather creamy texture, very little residual sugar, a moderate amount of acid and the taste of stone fruits; it’s nice and simple for the price. Mis en bouteille a Ribeauville 12.5% $11.79 at Bottle Barn Trimbach
Martin Schaetzel, Alsace, Cuvee [...]

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Some whites that may surprise!

Posted in January 31st, 2008
by Ray in Alsace, Alto Adige, France, Gewurztraminer, Italy, Pinot Blanc, Riesling

How about Pinot Blanc, Dry Riesling and powerful Gewurztraminer?
Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Pinot Bianco DOC 2006
This wine has been consistently fresh and aromatic and it is again. Estate Bottled in Terlano 13% $13.69 at Bottle Barn Terlano
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling Reserve Personnelle 2005
The last time tasted in 2007 my notes stated simply, structured Riesling with [...]

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Alsatian aperitif

Posted in September 24th, 2007
by Ray in Alsace, France, Pinot Blanc

Domaine Weinbach Alsace Reserve Pinot Blanc 2005
This is a gem.  There is fresh citrus, stone fruit and floral notes to smell.  In the mouth there is a moderate+ amount of acidity and the taste of citrus.  This is a very refreshing Pinot Blanc. The Faller family has been a leader in biodynamic viticulture in Alsace. [...]

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