Wines of Alsace, presented by Lindsay Oram. Lindsay is an old friend of the club, a Wine educator who lives just down the road. She’s probably presented to us at least half a dozen times over the years, and is always welcome.
As you’d expect with Alsace wines, the majority are white – in fact only one red today. Pinot Noir.
All the wines bar one are from the Wine society who have a selection of about 30 Alsace wines, which has to be one of the bigger ranges.
Cremant d'Alsace Cuvee Julien, Dopff au Moulin. 12%. £14.31
Classic French crémant, Pinot Blanc & Auxerrois. Other blends are available. A decent crémant. Certainly worth a go.
Edelzwicker Special Cuvee Joseph Cattin 2021. 13%. £9.25.
Edelzwicker is a “Noble blend” of typically Muscat, Gewurz, Pinot Gris, Riesling. Quite aromatic with some sweetness and usually a little cheaper than varietals. Also worth a go
Pinot Blanc, Cave De Turckheim 2022. 13%. £8.95
Good stuff at this price.
Muscat Classic Famille Hugel 2021. 12.5%. £12.95
To be honest, I was disappointed. I have fond memories of 30+ years ago drinking plenty of Muscat, which I’ve always had a fondness for. Maybe its me.
Riesling Roche Roulee Domaine Zind Humbrecht 2019. 13%. £21
A full bodied Riesling, will age until 2030. Excellent.
Riesling, Furstentum AC Grand Cru Paul Blank 2019. 13%. £27.99 (Waitrose)
A full bodied Riesling, will age until 2030. Excellent. But £28? I’d have to think very hard…
Pinot Noir Classic Famille Hugel 2020. 12%. £13.50
Not terribly impressive. Which is a pity.
Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives Cave de Turckheim 2020. 13.5%. £20 (500ml)
Sweet, Dessert wine, Powerful. However, for me, I always like the “ordinary” Alsace Gewurztraminer – this is too much for me.
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