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"Beautiful yellow gold color A white flower perfume, a delicate minerality on ... "Beautiful yellow gold color A white flower perfume, a delicate minerality on the nose with aromas of lemon, grapefruit, apricot and even candied fruits. Great finesse and rich at the same time. Nice complexity getting even more better for old... more

"It would be an oversight to talk about Ostertag and not mention soil, the for... "It would be an oversight to talk about Ostertag and not mention soil, the foremost influence on the family’s wines. Their Les Jardins range blends several parcels with diverse geological composition, though a gravelly minerality stands out in this... more

"This biodynamically farmed dry Riesling shows fresh aromas and flavors of lem... "This biodynamically farmed dry Riesling shows fresh aromas and flavors of lemon curd, apricot, white pepper, lemongrass and crystallized ginger. There is a laser freshness and purity to this bright and juicy wine, leading to a citrus-filled, saline... more

"A dry, delicately fruity wine. It has a bouquet of great finesse with citric ... "A dry, delicately fruity wine. It has a bouquet of great finesse with citric nuances and a distinct mineral character. Riesling is the signature varietal of Alsace and produces the region’s finest wines. Aromatic and fermented dry, the Riesling of... more

"The Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled ... "The Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled with citrus and white flower aromas. It has a lively attack, a refreshing acidity a lot of lime, granny smith apple with a great structure, fruity with a clean and dry... more

"Ripe, round, and intensely mineral, this wine can age beautifully, developing... "Ripe, round, and intensely mineral, this wine can age beautifully, developing aromas with bottle age that are a cross between Riesling and Pinot Blanc." more

"This Sommerberg is truly a masterpiece. Its explosiveness, poise and balance,... "This Sommerberg is truly a masterpiece. Its explosiveness, poise and balance, never-ending length, and complexity of flavor should not have to compete with food or any other distraction. Late-harvest wines of this quality in Alsace take incredible... more

"The acronym Berg comes from Auf dem Berg and Silberberg, two neighboring hill... "The acronym Berg comes from Auf dem Berg and Silberberg, two neighboring hillside vineyards. This is a wine full of earthy stone fruit and a dry, crisp length that rises far above its \"entry\" class. The vineyard soils are a variation of France's... more

"Alsatians typically ferment their Rieslings totally dry. Meyer's version is a... "Alsatians typically ferment their Rieslings totally dry. Meyer's version is a mélange of different terroirs around his domaine in Katzenthal, and is a precise, dry, minerally Riesling loaded with character." more

"What a beautiful gastronomic Riesling. Indeed, the slightly mineral nose let ... "What a beautiful gastronomic Riesling. Indeed, the slightly mineral nose let appear in the mouth notes of citrus fruits, which give it a great liveliness. It excels with fish, shellfish (St Jacques) and crustaceans. It highlights with grace the... more

"Greenish gold with silver tints. On the nose, complex mineral characteristics... "Greenish gold with silver tints. On the nose, complex mineral characteristics and white fleshed fruit notes such as apple, peach and pear, bitter almond, privet tree flowers, grey pepper and turmeric. Lively, fresh and balanced, with long fruity... more

"Light yellow color with silver highlights, fine and mineral nose withnotes of... "Light yellow color with silver highlights, fine and mineral nose withnotes of white flowers. Mouth is fresh and racy with a beautiful lengthon the same aromas as the nose with a hint of peppermint." more

"This bottling includes a goodly portion of young-vine grand cru fruit, and it... "This bottling includes a goodly portion of young-vine grand cru fruit, and it tastes like it. Racy and pure, with a full arsenal of fruit and ample style, this is a complete Alsatian Riesling experience. It is delicious right now but will also age... more

"The “sentiment” of this pure Riesling is pure pleasure — all lemony curves an... "The “sentiment” of this pure Riesling is pure pleasure — all lemony curves and stone fruit energy, this white taps the endless sun of Alsace in a Riesling that demands a spring afternoon picnic with friends. Refreshingly dry and very food-friendly.... more

"In the glass, a pale yellow with hints of green. On the nose it is subtle and... "In the glass, a pale yellow with hints of green. On the nose it is subtle and racy, with lots of fruit scents like citrus, or floral such as white dead-nettle or linden. The freshness revealed by its color is followed by a marked fullness on the... more

"A dry and racy wine with a great delicacy. It accompanies with distinction yo... "A dry and racy wine with a great delicacy. It accompanies with distinction your fish, shellfish, seafood and poultry dishes." more

"Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Tu... "Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Turckheim, exposed due south and planted in pure granite. Hot stone is a theme in this wine, not unlike Rangen, although less peaty, and similar in style to Ostertag’s... more

"Offers a delicate nose of fresh orchard fruit and light floral notes with a t... "Offers a delicate nose of fresh orchard fruit and light floral notes with a touch of beeswax. The granite of the terroir can be felt through a crisp and vivid acidity. The palate is light-bodied and balanced with a slight minerality for an endless... more

"The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from... "The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from André Ostertag that comes from a very specific site. And what a site it is: a steep southern slope composed of pink sandstone, gneiss, and granite, Heissenberg gives a... more

"Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is kno... "Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is known for producing craggy, mineral-driven Rieslings with bracing acidity. The Ostertag family farms their parcels biodynamically, and the Fronholz’s vibrant mix of fruit and... more