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The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from ... The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from André Ostertag that comes from a very specific site. And what a site it is: a steep southern slope composed of pink sandstone, gneiss, and granite, Heissenberg gives a... more

Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate ... Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with exquisite balance and aging potential. more

Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is know... Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is known for producing craggy, mineral-driven Rieslings with bracing acidity. The Ostertag family farms their parcels biodynamically, and the Fronholz’s vibrant mix of fruit and... more

On the nose, it reveals an intense complexity that mixes yellow fruits such as... On the nose, it reveals an intense complexity that mixes yellow fruits such as apricot, nectarine and Mirabelle plum, reinforced by the mineral expression of its terroir. The mouth is frank and juicy, the aromatic complexity of the nose is also... more

Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg... Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg. From a steep mid-slope vineyard in the geographic center of the Sommerberg grand cru, in pure granite rising just behind the village of Niedermorschwihr, the Eckberg parcel... more

Limestone soil of Muschelkalk, Pfoeller gives the wine a pure nose, with notes... Limestone soil of Muschelkalk, Pfoeller gives the wine a pure nose, with notes of citrus peel and limestone. On the palate the attack is frank, racy with athletic acidity. Slow evolution, it is an uncompromising Riesling for discerning amateurs.... more

From the granite slopes surrounding the Meyer family’s property in Katzentha... From the granite slopes surrounding the Meyer family’s property in Katzenthal, the Riesling is a beautifully linear and chiseled style of Riesling, fresh and pure. It kicks up the notions of stony flintiness a notch or two from their Réserve... more

Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate ... Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with exquisite balance and aging potential. more

Greenish gold with silver tints. On the nose, complex mineral characteristics ... Greenish gold with silver tints. On the nose, complex mineral characteristics alongside white fleshed fruit notes such as apple, peach and pear, bitter almond, pepper and turmeric. A lively, fresh and balanced wine with a long fruity persistence and... more

Mostly Riesling with a field blend of Alsatian varieties from one of the famed... Mostly Riesling with a field blend of Alsatian varieties from one of the famed Grand Crus of Alsace. This Alsace Grand Cru has incredible ripeness and concentration - think baked peach and apricot - but also a strict minerality and northerly freshness... more

A great white wine for laying down, semi-dry to mellow. Often displays impress... A great white wine for laying down, semi-dry to mellow. Often displays impressive levels of richness, concentration and mineral expression, with a purity that commands respect. Noble rot almost always present. Peppery, even smoky nose. Verticality... more

This wine reveals a great aromatic complexity. Citrus, white flowers, ripe yel... This wine reveals a great aromatic complexity. Citrus, white flowers, ripe yellow fruits. The expression of the wine is large, rich and precise. This vintage is characterized by its power, richness, voluptuous volume and finesse. Perfect with oysters,... more

Intense yellow gold color. Just like the Riesling wine from the same vineyard,... Intense yellow gold color. Just like the Riesling wine from the same vineyard, the Pinot-Gris shows a beautiful limestone mineral expression. The pallet is very dry, almost severe at first, at the same time very velvety and quite strict. It however... more

The calcareous Muschelkalk terroir of Pfoeller bestows upon the wine a pure no... The calcareous Muschelkalk terroir of Pfoeller bestows upon the wine a pure nose with notes of citrus peel and chalky stones. The palate has a clean attack, distinguished, and an athletic acidity. As a slowly developing wine this is a Riesling without... more

Engelberg means Angel’s Hill. This was the south-facing hillside vineyard th... Engelberg means Angel’s Hill. This was the south-facing hillside vineyard that was written about in 884 and praised for its wine. The hillside’s topsoil is very thin and marly--average 20 inches in depth--sitting on a mound of hard Oolithic... more

Pale yellow color. Inviting wet rock, mineral driven nose. Despite being still... Pale yellow color. Inviting wet rock, mineral driven nose. Despite being still tight and almost austere, the aromatics are complex and precise: citrus fruits, sharp zesty lime, and herbs. The palate is pure, precise, tight, very dry. The acidity is... more

A fragrant blend of mostly Riesling and Muscat, Félix Meyer’s organically g... A fragrant blend of mostly Riesling and Muscat, Félix Meyer’s organically grown Gentil is crisp and lean and works like a reset button for your palate. A standout value, it has everything going for it—a bit of pear, delicate mimosa flower, and an... more

Willm Riesling Reserve is limpid pale yellow with green hues. The nose present... Willm Riesling Reserve is limpid pale yellow with green hues. The nose presents notes of fresh fruit and citrus aromas. In the mouth, the attack is fresh and well-structured, and the flavor is reminiscent of fresh fruits and citrus. A persistent,... more

Granite is always more explosive, very delicate, while limestone needs time to... Granite is always more explosive, very delicate, while limestone needs time to show its great potential and length. The Pfisters farm two acres of Riesling in this superb northern site and make a dry toothsomely mineral wine of great length. A gentle... more

Here is ample proof that in the right terroir, Pinot Blanc is capable of produ... Here is ample proof that in the right terroir, Pinot Blanc is capable of producing grand cru wine in Alsace. Planted in the granite of the great Brand vineyard, this parcel is always bottled separately from the rest of the Boxler Pinot Blanc holdings.... more