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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Domaine Ostertag Pinot Gris 2019 Les Jardins

    From Domaine Ostertag in Alsace and the 2019 vintage, this is a very high quality expression of pinot gris labelled as “Les Jardins”. Yellow gold in colour in the glass, it has aromas that remind of earth, pear, cinnamon spiced pears and old cedar. The palate is dry, full bodied and savoury. The alcohol is […]

    Sean Mitchell

    February 6, 2022
    Wine Reviews
    Alsace, France, Pinot Gris
  • Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Granitique 2018 Wine Review

    This wine review is of Zind Humbrecht’s “Roche Granitique” riesling from the warm 2018 vintage. White gold in colour in the glass, this is a savoury expression of riesling with notes of lemon, minerals and some phenolic characters from time on skins. The palate is dry, medium bodied, the acidity is medium (perhaps lower than […]

    Sean Mitchell

    February 18, 2021
    Wine Reviews
    Alsace, France, Riesling
  • Hugel Classic Pinot Gris Alsace 2016

    This is a sound pinot gris from Hugel in Alsace. There is not much here in terms of aroma, some pear notes perhaps. The palate is dry and has subtle acidity hidden under its fruit, which adds freshness. A pinot gris paradigm that is ready to drink now. Rating: Good. Website: http://www.hugel.com. Reviewed: June 2020.

    Sean Mitchell

    July 13, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Alsace, France, Pinot Gris
  • Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 2018

    Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 2018 Wine Review

    Sean Mitchell

    April 16, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Alsace, Pinot Blanc

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