Nick Ushakov

9.0

Very good — 9 months ago

Martinez

8.9

Gewurztraminer from the Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru - known for producing exceptional, very aromatic Gewurztraminer. Located above the villages of Soultzmatt and Westhalten (west of Colmar), the Zinnkoepflé takes its name from “Sonne Koepflé” - the local name given to small circular marine fossils found in its
predominantly sandstone-limestone soils (some examples on display at the winery). Fragrant, round, smooth. — 3 years ago

Matt Waring

9.2

Peaches, blossoms, honeysuckle, silky and off dry. Thanks to @Andy DeSoto and Becky for schlepping this beaut from Alsace — 5 years ago

with Andy and Christine

Shay A

8.9

Celebrating Bastille Day with the spring dinner of the Confrerie St Etienne of Alsace association. Wonderful menu and perfectly paired wines.

Lemon and pear. Repeat. Lots of reductive notes on this wine. Not sure I would have called Alsatian Riesling blind. Hardly any petrol. Viscous. Definitely best served chilled. Once it warmed, the flavors became too melded (lots of pear, lemon tart, and stone fruit). Needs time. — 6 years ago

with Dan and Weston

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2011 vintage. Marc Humbrecht is the 13th generation winemaker of this small Alsace estate ( 6 hectares under vine). This 11 years old Gewürztraminer from the Steinert Grand Cru vineyard is simply stunning. Intense perfume of lychee and rose petals. Obvious residual sugar (the back label indicates a 4 out of 6 sweetness level), that beautifully balances out the typical spicy bitterness of this grape variety. It is layered, complex and very long. If you like lychee you will love this one! — 2 years ago

Fraser McKinley

9.5

This is an exceptional inaugural release from Callum Powell and his Agricola label. It’s pure and bright with ample flesh and some beautiful Flaxmanns Valley concentration. Merv Steinert’s old vines made up the core of Rockford’s SVS Flaxmann in the day and they have a happy home here - 2018 — 5 years ago

Anna Willemoes

9.0

Damerne. Pizza. Læx — 6 years ago

Martinez

9.0

Riesling from the Breitenberg vineyard in Westhalten. Vines are about 35 years old and rooted in sandstone (buntsandstein) soils. Pale golden color. Delicate nose with aromas of citrus (lemon, lime), mineral, saline. Citrus on the palate (mostly lime). Zesty acidity. Long finish. Saline notes. Really refreshing — 3 years ago

Julian Hirschbaum

9.0

Light straw unfiltered in the glass. VA strong at first on the nose with oxidized forward, mellowing out nicely as it opened and smelling of ripe toasted fruits. Full bodied and round with good acidity cutting through. Tasting of tropical fruit, bananas, and melon with a fresh spiciness. Overall, a lovely and complex Gewurtz from Alsace - big and bold and fun to drink. Pairs well with gnocchi and ricotta. — 3 years ago

Marek Svanda

9.0

Off dry. Almost like Riesling. White stone fruit. Ripe — 6 years ago