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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

Greenish gold with silver tints. On the nose, complex mineral characteristics ... Greenish gold with silver tints. On the nose, complex mineral characteristics alongside white fleshed fruit notes such as apple, peach and pear, bitter almond, pepper and turmeric. A lively, fresh and balanced wine with a long fruity persistence and... more

Wibtal is the highest-altitude portion of the Sommerberg vineyard in Niedermor... Wibtal is the highest-altitude portion of the Sommerberg vineyard in Niedermorschwihr, a perfect amphitheater that clings to the very top of the vineyard’s steep granite slope. When Jean Boxler looks out his kitchen window in the morning, he sees the... more

Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate ... Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with exquisite balance and aging potential. more

Grown in pure granite, grand cru Sommerberg gives us a broadly structured Ries... Grown in pure granite, grand cru Sommerberg gives us a broadly structured Riesling that takes further shape in well-seasoned, old foudres. It’s hard to imagine this beauty could taste any better than it does now, but I’ll be curious to revisit it... more

Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is know... 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

Always a complex assemblage: 35% 2003, and 65% of these vintages in roughly eq... Always a complex assemblage: 35% 2003, and 65% of these vintages in roughly equal proportions: ‘02, ‘01, ‘00, ‘99 and ‘96! Disgorged 1/06 and bottled with 7g.l. RS; violet and hyacinth aromas make you think of Riesling (as these wines often... more

On the nose, it reveals an intense complexity that mixes yellow fruits such as... On the nose, it reveals an intense complexity that mixes yellow fruits such as apricot, nectarine and Mirabelle plum, reinforced by the mineral expression of its terroir. The mouth is frank and juicy, the aromatic complexity of the nose is also... more

A pale yellow color. On the nose, it is expressive and refined with citrus and... A pale yellow color. On the nose, it is expressive and refined with citrus and white flower aromas. It offers a lively attack with refreshing acidity and notes of lime, granny smith apple along with a great structure and clean, dry finish. Try with... more

The Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled w... 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 finish. more

A limpid pale yellow with green hues, the nose presents notes of fresh fruit a... A limpid pale yellow with green hues, the nose presents notes of fresh fruit and citrus aromas. In the mouth, the attack is fresh and well-structured, and the flavor is reminiscent of fresh fruits and citrus. A persistent, slightly spicy finish. more

Intense yellow gold color. Just like the Riesling wine from the same vineyard,... Intense yellow gold color. Just like the Riesling wine from the same vineyard, the Pinot-Gris shows a beautiful limestone mineral expression. The pallet is very dry, almost severe at first, at the same time very velvety and quite strict. It however... more

Here is ample proof that in the right terroir, Pinot Blanc is capable of produ... Here is ample proof that in the right terroir, Pinot Blanc is capable of producing grand cru wine in Alsace. Planted in the granite of the great Brand vineyard, this parcel is always bottled separately from the rest of the Boxler Pinot Blanc holdings.... more

This Grand Cru Riesling provides inviting scents of nectarine, white pear, and... This Grand Cru Riesling provides inviting scents of nectarine, white pear, and acacia. On the palate, pure mineral notes of kaffir lime and melon seamlessly intermingle with an insistent core of acidity that leads to a delightfully crisp, never-ending... 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

Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg... Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg. From a steep mid-slope vineyard in the geographic center of the Sommerberg grand cru, in pure granite rising just behind the village of Niedermorschwihr, the Eckberg parcel... more

Limestone soil of Muschelkalk, Pfoeller gives the wine a pure nose, with notes... Limestone soil of Muschelkalk, Pfoeller gives the wine a pure nose, with notes of citrus peel and limestone. On the palate the attack is frank, racy with athletic acidity. Slow evolution, it is an uncompromising Riesling for discerning amateurs.... more

A dry, delicately fruity wine. It has a bouquet of great finesse with citric n... 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

From the granite slopes surrounding the Meyer family’s property in Katzentha... From the granite slopes surrounding the Meyer family’s property in Katzenthal, the Riesling is a beautifully linear and chiseled style of Riesling, fresh and pure. It kicks up the notions of stony flintiness a notch or two from their Réserve... more

Pale yellow color. Inviting wet rock, mineral driven nose. Despite being still... Pale yellow color. Inviting wet rock, mineral driven nose. Despite being still tight and almost austere, the aromatics are complex and precise: citrus fruits, sharp zesty lime, and herbs. The palate is pure, precise, tight, very dry. The acidity is... more