Alsace

Classic Gewurz: straw-yellow, rose petals and spice on the nose, a hint of sweetness mid-palate with tropical fruit and spice, and a fine acidity giving balance to the finish.

Cépages composed of Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Sylvaner. Wine without chaptalisation, neither structural changes for acidity. Pale yellow colour, intense...(more info)

Lemony, mineral, brilliant yellow. Lots of zest and white fruit. A lovely mouthfeel of lemon, pineapple and white peach. Surprisingly lively but balanced by some fat and all in perfect harmony.

Bold, intense and complex white wine, with peach and pear fruit and hints of spice; the rich, almost fat, package is, however, wrapped up with a fresh dry finish. Fascinating, worthy of contempla...(more info)

The hedonistic, all conquering, look-at-me, unsophisticated 'charm' of Gewürztraminer catches us all at one time or another but rarely do we linger long in the lychee and rose psychedelia of...(more info)

Vivid straw-yellow. Strong notes of ginger, lemon verbena and orange blossom on the enticing nose and the bright palate. Tactile and juicy, revealing a hint of smoke on the honeyed, lemony, long...(more info)

This stunning single vineyard blend of Riesling with Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, initially shows such wonderful underlying minerality and fresh acidity that the sweetness never really...(more info)

Real nerve and excitement on the nose and then some residual sugar and breadth. Tingle on the end. Explosive finish.

Lively, sinewy, lots to chew on. Delicate.

Awesome Grand Cru from the Alsace 'terrorist' Jean-Michel Deiss. A multi-varietal field blend from one of the finest sights in Riquewihr.

The Altenberg 2012 is immensely rich and concentrated, but this is all balanced with powerful acidity so that it is surprisinly serene in its power and the richness is never overpowering. Ripe tr...(more info)