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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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 🍷👍
+Underneath the Bottle. Thanks for the kind comment. Lucky fellow with the Gentil! Hugel is a great producer. I hope you try a Klevener soon; I suspect you'll have an easier time finding one in Norway than I will in Seattle. Thanks again for being such a great friend of my channel. :^)
Wow, we have a couple Vintners in the Willamette Valley who are making it under the Label Savignan Ross, I'm excited to find some and try it!!! Like he said, the Klevener moniker I think is meant to be a location. I still struggle with the relationship between sauvignon and Traminer, but I think I'll get it in due time.
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.
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.
If you want a life changing experience try the WILLM Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr Gewurtztraminer. Starts a little sweet but is very complexed and morphs to dry and mineral. It’s $25-$35 and worth every penny.
Thanks for the great cast. I noticed you mention "gray" varietals which you differentiate from white grape varietals in some of your videos, what do you mean by that?
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.
Thank you! I'm glad the casts are helpful and that you enjoy the "fun facts" (I enjoy mentioning them). Good luck on the level 3 -- it's a great curriculum. Cheers!
Chaim Schon yes amazingly well. All the acidity allows them to do just that. I particularly have distilled the flavour profiles to change every 3 years for the first 15 years. Going for highly acidic in the first 3 to almost desert wines by their 10th year. Highly recommend them since you can pick different ages to get the specific flavour profiles you may need for dishes, deserts, or on their own. Let me know if you need some samples.
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.
Adding the name of a "lieu-dit" on the Label is permitted for "AOC Alsace" when all grapes come from this spot. There is an ongoing official study to add a selection of "lieux-dits" as a new category "AOC Alsace Premier Crus", but not finished yet and it has to be approved by the authorities.
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
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!www.pourquois.com/histoire_geo/pourquoi-haut-rhin-est-bas-e-bas-rhin-haut.html
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.
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.
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!!!
This was so informative. I love this region and the wines they produce! Keep these podcasts coming!
I am Overwhelmed with all of this , definetly u get this knowledge after a lot of hard work and so many books , deeply appreciated
Thank you. I'm just a student myself. I'm just glad what I do is a benefit to others. Cheers!
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.
As usual, awsome. Very clear and very well structured. A love your videos !
Thank you! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers!
Great video as usual. Thank you ❤
Your casts are so informative. Thanks so much. Love Alsatian wines as well as the region. Heading back there in October.
Thank you and I'm glad the casts are helpful. Enjoy your trip. I have yet to make it to Alsace, but it's definitely on the list. Cheers!
Awesome! Clear & concise! 👍
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 🍷👍
+Underneath the Bottle. Thanks for the kind comment. Lucky fellow with the Gentil! Hugel is a great producer. I hope you try a Klevener soon; I suspect you'll have an easier time finding one in Norway than I will in Seattle. Thanks again for being such a great friend of my channel. :^)
Wow, we have a couple Vintners in the Willamette Valley who are making it under the Label Savignan Ross, I'm excited to find some and try it!!! Like he said, the Klevener moniker I think is meant to be a location. I still struggle with the relationship between sauvignon and Traminer, but I think I'll get it in due time.
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.
F great as always. It helps me a lot for the wine school now
i really love your presentations !!
Thank you, and thank you for taking the time to comment! Cheers!
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.
If you want a life changing experience try the WILLM Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr Gewurtztraminer. Starts a little sweet but is very complexed and morphs to dry and mineral. It’s $25-$35 and worth every penny.
Great cast as per usual! Any plans of making a cast about Austria? Thanks!
Thanks for the great cast. I noticed you mention "gray" varietals which you differentiate from white grape varietals in some of your videos, what do you mean by that?
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.
Thank you! I'm glad the casts are helpful and that you enjoy the "fun facts" (I enjoy mentioning them). Good luck on the level 3 -- it's a great curriculum. Cheers!
Great cast i love Alsace wines. 1 question do the Alsace wine age well ?
Chaim Schon yes amazingly well. All the acidity allows them to do just that. I particularly have distilled the flavour profiles to change every 3 years for the first 15 years. Going for highly acidic in the first 3 to almost desert wines by their 10th year. Highly recommend them since you can pick different ages to get the specific flavour profiles you may need for dishes, deserts, or on their own. Let me know if you need some samples.
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.
Answered my own questions. Appears to be sub-levels of AOC Alsace.
www1.vinsalsace.com/en/alsace-wines/appellations/aoc-alsace/aoc-alsace-art1209.html
Adding the name of a "lieu-dit" on the Label is permitted for "AOC Alsace" when all grapes come from this spot.
There is an ongoing official study to add a selection of "lieux-dits" as a new category "AOC Alsace Premier Crus", but not finished yet and it has to be approved by the authorities.
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
Thank you. You can reach me at unknownwinecaster@gmail.com. I look forward to seeing your presentation and hope I can be helpful. Cheers!
*Savagnin, *Vosges
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!www.pourquois.com/histoire_geo/pourquoi-haut-rhin-est-bas-e-bas-rhin-haut.html
This is terribly wrong
how so?