#alsace rocks

1976 Hugel & Fils Riesling Vendanges Tardives

Kicking off the weekend with this nicely aged late harvest Riesling by one of my go-to Alsatian producers! Sweet apples, honeysuckle, honey, and apple tart on the nose. Honey and apple with a mix of tropical notes, ginger, and peach on the palate. Beautiful balance with the acidity. Pure minerality on the finish. LOVELY.

5/5 bones

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Riesling

13% abv

2018 Domaine Camille Braun Pinot Noir Nature

Closing out the week strong with this certified organic Pinot from Alsace! No sulfites or filtration on this guy! Tart cherries, raspberries, strawberries, and red flowers on the nose. Tart cherries, raspberries, and currants on the palate. TGIF!

3/5 bones

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Pinot Noir

14% abv

“Vin-dredi” d’Alsace, Il pairing con i bianchi! Ep.03

Tutti i venerdì CantinaSocial ti porta alla scoperta della regione vitivinicola più piccola della Francia, l’Alsazia!Per il secondo episodio sul pairing oggi abbiamo assaggiato i vini di Domain Allimant-Laugner. Già dal 17° secolo le famiglie Allimant e Laugner producevano vino nei rispettivi villaggi di Saint-Hippolyte e Dieffenthal. Dopo le campagne Napoleoniche le due cantine si unirono e…

“Vin-dredi” d’Alsace, Parliamo di Gewurztraminer! – Ep.02

Tutti i venerdì CantinaSocial ti porta alla scoperta della regione vitivinicola più piccola della Francia, l’Alsazia! Uno tra i vitigni maggiormente coltivati nella regione e la cui qualità è riconosciuta in tutto il mondo è senza dubbio il Gewurztraminer. Negli anni sono numerosi i nomi che sono stati attribuiti a questo vitigno. Da “Termeno Aromatico” si è passati a “Traminer Aromatico”,…

Crémant D’Alsace – The Sparkling Wines We Are Loving This Summer

France produces some of the best Champagne and sparkling wines in the world. Sparkling wine from outside the Champagne is typically known as Crémant.  Alsace is a leader in producing high-quality Crémant d’Alsace and they are the perfect addition to your summer celebrations. WHERE IS ALSACE? Alsace is located in the northeastern corner of France. Its juxtaposition makes it a fascinating study of…

Rockin Alsace With Pinots

Alsace is located in the northeastern corner of France. Its juxtaposition makes it a fascinating study on geography and history, as the region has switched hands between France and Germany several times.  The region is most widely known for its aromatic Rieslings and Gewurztraminers, but also equally as captivating are the three Pinots from the region.  Alsace produces earthy Pinot Gris,…