Budget Alsatians
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...
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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...
View ArticleRoland Schmitt Pinot Blanc 2007
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...
View ArticleMichel-Schlumberger Pinot Blanc 2007
Michel-Schlumberger, Dry Creek Valley, Pinot Blanc “La Bise” 2007 This wine consistently smells of the ripe tropical fruits of a sun-drenched land – very fresh. In the mouth, this wine shows the...
View ArticleElena Walch Pinot Bianco 2007
Elena Walch, Alto Adige DOC, Pinot Bianco 2007 The nose features citrus and stone fruits while in the mouth you experience a creamy character that complements the refreshing acidity – long and very...
View ArticleWines of the Alto Adige
This region holds a particular place in my heart. Linda and I visited some of the top producers of the region this summer and hiked the magnificent mountains. This Tyrolean region is beyond picturesque...
View ArticleCantina Terlano 2008
During my visit to the Alto Adige in the summer of 2009 I had the opportunity to try these wines at the Cantina. Today they are available on the west coast of the United States. Cantina Terlano, Alto...
View ArticleLucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc 2008
Lucien Albrecht, Alsace, Pinot Blanc, Cuvee Balthazar 2008 The nose features flowers and minerality. In the mouth the fruit has a candy-like character, framed by acidity. The body is light and...
View ArticlePierre Sparr Cremant d’Alsace
Pierre Sparr, Cremant d’Alsace, Brut, Reserve The nose features sweet flowers, a perfumed character, with pears and apples. In the mouth there is a soft impression, fruity with moderate acidity –...
View ArticleLucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs
Lucien Albrecht, Cremant d’Alsace, Brut, Blanc de Blancs nv In the nose there are fresh fruits like pears and yellow apples. In the mouth this wine is fruit-forward, moderately acidic with some...
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