Category Archives: Alsace

Weinbach Riesling 2007

Posted on April 7, 2009 by RJ

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, … Continue reading →

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Weinbach Cuvee Theo Riesling 2006

Posted on January 20, 2009 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose

Posted on December 11, 2008 by RJ

Lucien Albrecht, Cremant d’Alsace, Brut, Rose nv In the nose are candied fruits and flowers. The mouth is quite fruity, moderately acidic with some creaminess – nice value. This wine is all Pinot Noir and the wine spends 9 months … Continue reading →

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Zind Humbrecht Clos Jebsal SGN 2000

Posted on November 12, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Alsace, Clos Jebsal, Selection de Grains Nobles, Pinot Gris There’s honey, caramel and minerals in the nose. In the mouth there is caramel framed by acidity to keep it fresh. The caramel flavor goes on a long, … Continue reading →

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Barmes Buecher Pinot Noir 2005

Posted on November 12, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Barmes Buecher, Alsace, Reserve, Pinot Noir 2005 Unfortunately this wine is corked. Produced by Genevieve & Francois Barmes in Wettolsheim 13.5% $23.99 at K&L Domaine Barmes Buecher

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Weinbach Cuvee Theo Gewurztraminer 2006

Posted on November 12, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Weinbach, Alsace, Cuvee Theo, Gewurztraminer 2006 There’s an intense amount of roses and minerality in the nose. The palate has moderate levels of residual sugar and is quite lusch, thick and rich. The grapes for this wine come from … Continue reading →

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Marcel Deiss Burg 2002

Posted on November 12, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Marcel Deiss, Alsace, Burg 2002 The wine has aged prematurely with a cork that failed to seal completely. Unfortunately, the fruit is drying out and there’s a bit of nail polish. There’s bruised peach character in the mouth and … Continue reading →

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Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile 2001

Posted on November 12, 2008 by RJ

Trimbach, Alsace, Cuvee Frederic Emile, Riesling 2001 The development of vaseline is quite evident in the nose. In the mouth the wine is dry with great concentration, minerality, a hardness that speaks youthfulness 7 years on and lots of acidity … Continue reading →

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Roland Schmitt Pinot Blanc 2007

Posted on November 12, 2008 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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Wines of France

Posted on October 28, 2008 by RJ

Verget, Macon Villages, “Grand Elevage” 2006 There’s a mix of minerality and doughy notes in the nose while the mouth is steely with a bit of slipperiness coating the tongue, adding richness to the austerity. From Jean-Marie Guffen, whose Chardonnays … Continue reading →

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