At each of the dinners at the Southern Pinot workshop in Hanmer, participants are encouraged to bring wines to dinner. This is a fun exercise, because there is no coordination,…
Domaines Schlumberger Gewurztraminer Les Princes Abbés 2009 Alsace
Schlumberger are a major producer based in Guebwiller in the south of the Alsace wine region. They have a sizeable vineyard holding: Guebwiller is the only village in Alsace with four…
An excellent older Alsace Riesling
This is a lovely wine: a 21 year old Alsace Riesling that’s in a perfect place right now. It’s all about the terroir, and this wine transmits place beautifully. Note:…
Rolly Gassman Pinot Blanc 2010 Alsace
Got home from a trip last night to find a box of Alsace wine waiting for me. It’s only a few weeks since my last visit there, which once again…
Alsace Riesling, some more highlights
A few days ago I picked out some of my Riesling highlights from Millesimes Alsace. Here are some more. Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 2009 Alsace Taut and focused showing…
Sylvaner, Alsace’s unsung hero
Last week, in Germany, I tasted a couple of Sylvaners. And there was something distinctive about them, to the point that yesterday when I was poured one blind, I recognised…
Alsace Riesling, some highlights
Alsace Riesling can be very special indeed. Here are some highlights from the Millesimes Alsace tasting yesterday here in Colmar. Some more to follow tomorrow. Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru…
In Alsace, kicking off with some crémant
I’m in Alsace, and last night I began with some crémant, Alsace’s traditional method sparkling wine, of which over 30 million bottles are produced annually. Here are a few that…
Wine & Culinary forum: the Primum Familiae Vini tasting
The Primum Familiae Vini are an association of top European wine domaines, and we were treated to a tasting of some of their wines, presented by Christophe Brunet, wine ambassador…