by Ray Johnson | Nov 18, 2009 | Alsace, Cremant d'Alsace, France, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Dry
Allimant-Laugner, Cremant d’Alsace, Rose nv There’s a light sense of fresh biscuits in the nose and tangy cherry fruit in the mouth with a lingering creaminess. This makes for a nice, clean, inexpensive alternative to Champagne when you would like a bit of...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 9, 2009 | Alsace, France, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, Pinot Gris, Cuvee Romanus 2008 Fresh pears combine with green herbs in the nose. In the mouth this wine is round, combining a little residual sugar with moderate acidity and richness – a nice value again. Romanus Albrecht was the founder...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 6, 2009 | Alsace, France, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Roland Schmitt, Alsace, Pinot Gris 2007 In the nose you’ll find candy and stone fruits. In the mouth the concentration is rather light with a bit of residual sugar and the warmth of alcohol. The fruit is reminiscent of peaches, with a bit of the bitterness you...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 30, 2009 | Alsace, France, Pinot Gris and Grigio
Domaine Weinbach, Alsace, Cuvee Ste. Catherine, Pinot Gris 2007 This is a another gem from Weinbach. In the nose there are candied fruits, as in a fresh fruit tart glazed with a layer of sweetness while at the same time there is a minerality adding complexity. In the...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 7, 2009 | Alsace, California, France, Riesling
Domaine Weinbach, Alsace, Riesling, Reserve Personnelle 2007 Stone fruits meld with floral notes in the nose. The mouth displays Riesling’s minerality with ample acidity and a roundness and depth of flavor – nice. Mis en bouteille par the Faller family,...
by Ray Johnson | Jan 20, 2009 | Alsace, France, Riesling
Domaine Weinbach, Alsace, Cuvee Theo, Riesling 2006 The petrol elements are coming through in the nose. In the mouth, the wine is mineral-driven, hard and still a baby, quite dry and tasting of lime. Mis en bouteille par the Faller family, Colette, Catherine et...
