Category Archives: Alsace

PB and PG

Posted on October 16, 2008 by RJ

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 and $15.99 at Bottle Barn  Terlano McManis Family Vineyards, California, … Continue reading →

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Budget Alsatians

Posted on August 27, 2008 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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Further differentiation between Riesling and Gewurz

Posted on July 8, 2008 by RJ

Domaine Weinbach Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling 2006 This wine is the middle offering of the domaine’s Rieslings designed for savoury food. There’s a beautiful perfume , lots of flowers and Riesling’s characteristic racy acidity. This dry wine is very … Continue reading →

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Riesling and Gewurztraminer differentiated

Posted on June 27, 2008 by RJ

Though often talked about in the same breath, these two grapes are quite dissimiliar. Esterlina Cole Ranch Dry Riesling 2006 Concentrated stone fruit wrapped in acidity – long, great, delicious. P&B in Healdsburg 13.8% $14.99 at Bottle Barn Esterlina Elena … Continue reading →

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Some whites that may surprise!

Posted on January 31, 2008 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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PG 3 Revisited

Posted on January 31, 2008 by RJ

Elena Walch Alto Adige Pinot Grigio DOC 2006 Last time tasted this wine was clean, full of acidity and fruit. The stony minerality is in force on this round as well. P&B in Termeno 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Elena … Continue reading →

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Gewurzzzzzzzzzzz

Posted on November 2, 2007 by RJ

Steve Bird Marlborough Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2006 P&B in Tauranga 13.5% $12.49 at Bottle Barn Steve Bird Lucien Albrecht Alsace Gewurztraminer Reserve 2006 Winemaker and proprietor Jean Albrecht. Bottled in Orschwihr 13% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Albrecht

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PG 3

Posted on November 2, 2007 by RJ

This flight provides some noticeable contrast in PG styles. The Shaky Bridge has a bit of onion-skin color and herbaceous characters with some of that BO we associate with Sauvignon. The Albrecht Alsatian is quite rounded and lower in acidity. … Continue reading →

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Gewurz is not second rate

Posted on September 24, 2007 by RJ

Gewurztraminer has its detractors out there, yet I remain a fan. This flight features two regions that embrace this variety, Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley and sunny Alsace in the eastern reaches of France. Handley Anderson Valley Gewurztraminer 2006 This wine … Continue reading →

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Alsatian aperitif

Posted on September 24, 2007 by RJ

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 … Continue reading →

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