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 thanContinue reading “Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Granitique 2018 Wine Review”
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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.
Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 2018
Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 2018 Wine Review
Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Saering 2014
This is a delicious grand cru riesling from Domaines Schlumberger in Alsace. Towards gold in colour, its aroma reminds of steel and lemon zest. The palate is firm with a rich body, racy acidity and good length on the finish. You can approach it now, but this wine has years of cellaring ahead of it.Continue reading “Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Saering 2014”
Dopff au Moulin Pinot Gris Alsace 2017
The first of three pinot gris posts, each of them representing different styles. This Alsation pinot gris has a quite distinctive aroma of candy, pears, pear spirits and florals. The palate is dry with fresh acidity and medium length. Overall, a pleasant enough, current drinking rendition of pinot gris that is very different from theContinue reading “Dopff au Moulin Pinot Gris Alsace 2017”
Paul Blanck Schlossberg Grand Cru Alsace Riesling 2011
Schlossberg is an 80 hectare grand cru in Alsace that is situated eight kilometres from Colmar, overlooking the Weiss Valley. The Vins Alsace website actually has a lot of further information, including some very cool interactive maps that highlight the region’s stunning beauty. You can find it here. This wine from Paul Blanck is a veryContinue reading “Paul Blanck Schlossberg Grand Cru Alsace Riesling 2011”