Hi winecaster. My text notes “in 2011, 11 communales and lieux-dits were recognised and permitted in the AOC system and a further two in 2012.” Do you know if this is unregulated? I.e. just used a village style labelling term? Another great cast by the way.
Willm puts out an excellent pinot blanc from Alsace. I've also tried their riesling and it's also very good, but the pinot blanc was the one we bought a case of. It's refreshing and pairs well with food.
I know I'm catching up on some of these videos a bit late, still very much appreciate your winecasts for my WSET Level 3. Also, thank you for all of the "fun facts". Makes me giggle.
i always go through ur wine video and they r really the best. i acutally need ur email id so i can put further a small excel made by me on Bordeaux wine region and the aoc and grapee i just want u to go through it once n advice me if any chnages. i would be waiting for ur reply thanks
An Alsatian Riesling is what made me fall in love with wine. It was the Léon Beyer Reserve Riesling (admittedly, it's not a small boutique Riesling but it's everywhere and it's affordable.)
I also firmly believe that Alsace has got some of the best French sparkling wines outside of Champagne. Barmès-Buecher, Bott-Geyl and Marc Kreydenweiss come to mind.
Speaking of Sparkling Wines, would you consider making a video about Cava (and the producers that left the appellation)? I feel like the world of Cava is filled with gems and is severely underappreciated, notably due to some of its lower quality examples.
Again congratulations on your winecast. I respectfully point out that Voges is spelt Vosges,and my understanding of Haut Rhin and Bas Rhin stems from how close the river is from its point of origin located in Switzerland. But on the essentials your knowledge is sooo impressive and useful. Dankeschoen vielmal!https://www.pourquois.com/histoire_geo/pourquoi-haut-rhin-est-bas-e-bas-rhin-haut.html
We spent 5 days in Colmar, France (late Aug 2018), from there we did day trips to Strasbourg and Paris. We fell in love with the Rieslings. We did order and have shipped to the U.S. 3 cases from Domaine Karcher who are located in Colmar.
Visiting the Wine Route of Alsace from September till the middle of October is always a great idea. Great panorama of vineyards in golden autumn color, beautiful pretty villages and wineries along the way, аutumn harvest festivals with local folk dances. Strasbourg is also a great place to visit. (https://youtu.be/yUojiWtTmsg)
I am a devotee the the wines of Alsace. As you stated they tend to be pure expressions of the varietals but also of their unique terroir within the Alsace. The wines, especially the Grand Crus, from Rangen down around Thann were a complete revelation to me. Every time I think I have a handle on towns, AOC’s, and producers, I discover a new one that is a delight to experience. The producers of the Alsace are generations deep in ther experience with their specific grapes and vineyard characteristics and can make the most complexed examples of the various grape varietals. They also turn out wonderful gentiles and Edelzwicker to blend up something enjoyable for your table. Combined with the unique landscape, culture and architecture and you have the gastronomic wonderland that is the Alsace.
I've just learned of your casts and am binging! 🙂 Thank you for providing these amazing casts. Emile Beyer's "Tradition" Pinot Gris from Alsace is one of my favorites.
Bonjour et gutentamy friend!!! Our winemaker loves reisling and gewurtz, and is doing a Rhine River cruise next summer. Intriguing, because our gewurtz has 1.8 % rs and is I think a magnificent expression. He also does his reislings dryer, and one of my friends says it's "just like the Mosel." Thanks for all you do, I think I am finally going to start my wsets this summer, and you've given me a firm foundation to start with!!!
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Another fantastic summary! I've never heard about the Klevener de Heilgenstein before!! So many great key facts in this one.
Had a Gentil Hugel 2015 the other day. Love Alsacian wines! 😜
Cheers from UTB 🍷👍
Great cast as per usual! Any plans of making a cast about Austria? Thanks!
As usual, awsome. Very clear and very well structured. A love your videos !
i really love your presentations !!
Hi winecaster. My text notes “in 2011, 11 communales and lieux-dits were recognised and permitted in the AOC system and a further two in 2012.” Do you know if this is unregulated? I.e. just used a village style labelling term? Another great cast by the way.
Your casts are so informative. Thanks so much. Love Alsatian wines as well as the region. Heading back there in October.
Willm puts out an excellent pinot blanc from Alsace. I've also tried their riesling and it's also very good, but the pinot blanc was the one we bought a case of. It's refreshing and pairs well with food.
I am Overwhelmed with all of this , definetly u get this knowledge after a lot of hard work and so many books , deeply appreciated
Great cast i love Alsace wines. 1 question do the Alsace wine age well ?
I know I'm catching up on some of these videos a bit late, still very much appreciate your winecasts for my WSET Level 3. Also, thank you for all of the "fun facts". Makes me giggle.
i always go through ur wine video and they r really the best. i acutally need ur email id so i can put further a small excel made by me on Bordeaux wine region and the aoc and grapee i just want u to go through it once n advice me if any chnages. i would be waiting for ur reply thanks
F great as always. It helps me a lot for the wine school now
An Alsatian Riesling is what made me fall in love with wine. It was the Léon Beyer Reserve Riesling (admittedly, it's not a small boutique Riesling but it's everywhere and it's affordable.)
I also firmly believe that Alsace has got some of the best French sparkling wines outside of Champagne. Barmès-Buecher, Bott-Geyl and Marc Kreydenweiss come to mind.
Speaking of Sparkling Wines, would you consider making a video about Cava (and the producers that left the appellation)? I feel like the world of Cava is filled with gems and is severely underappreciated, notably due to some of its lower quality examples.
Awesome! Clear & concise! 👍
Again congratulations on your winecast. I respectfully point out that Voges is spelt Vosges,and my understanding of Haut Rhin and Bas Rhin stems from how close the river is from its point of origin located in Switzerland. But on the essentials your knowledge is sooo impressive and useful. Dankeschoen vielmal!https://www.pourquois.com/histoire_geo/pourquoi-haut-rhin-est-bas-e-bas-rhin-haut.html
This is terribly wrong
*Savagnin, *Vosges
We spent 5 days in Colmar, France (late Aug 2018), from there we did day trips to Strasbourg and Paris. We fell in love with the Rieslings. We did order and have shipped to the U.S. 3 cases from Domaine Karcher who are located in Colmar.
This was so informative. I love this region and the wines they produce! Keep these podcasts coming!
Visiting the Wine Route of Alsace from September till the middle of October is always a great idea. Great panorama of vineyards in golden autumn color, beautiful pretty villages and wineries along the way, аutumn harvest festivals with local folk dances. Strasbourg is also a great place to visit. (https://youtu.be/yUojiWtTmsg)
I am a devotee the the wines of Alsace. As you stated they tend to be pure expressions of the varietals but also of their unique terroir within the Alsace. The wines, especially the Grand Crus, from Rangen down around Thann were a complete revelation to me. Every time I think I have a handle on towns, AOC’s, and producers, I discover a new one that is a delight to experience. The producers of the Alsace are generations deep in ther experience with their specific grapes and vineyard characteristics and can make the most complexed examples of the various grape varietals. They also turn out wonderful gentiles and Edelzwicker to blend up something enjoyable for your table. Combined with the unique landscape, culture and architecture and you have the gastronomic wonderland that is the Alsace.
I've just learned of your casts and am binging! 🙂 Thank you for providing these amazing casts. Emile Beyer's "Tradition" Pinot Gris from Alsace is one of my favorites.
Great video as usual. Thank you ❤
Bonjour et gutentamy friend!!! Our winemaker loves reisling and gewurtz, and is doing a Rhine River cruise next summer. Intriguing, because our gewurtz has 1.8 % rs and is I think a magnificent expression. He also does his reislings dryer, and one of my friends says it's "just like the Mosel." Thanks for all you do, I think I am finally going to start my wsets this summer, and you've given me a firm foundation to start with!!!