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Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris (2005)
Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris 2005

SnoothRank: 3.83

US $1549


Martin Zahn Pinot Noir Alsace (2004)
Martin Zahn Pinot Noir Alsace 2004

SnoothRank: 3.8

US $1450


Lynmar Vin Gris (2005)
Lynmar Vin Gris 2005

SnoothRank: 3.86

US $1898


Trimbach Riesling Reserve (2006)
Trimbach Riesling Reserve 2006

SnoothRank: 3.82

US $1889



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The status of AOC Alsace was awarded following long discussions on a national level. French AOCs were set up by means of a preliminary decree in 1935. However, negotiations with the INAO, the certifying body, were interrupted read more...



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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: Pairings please
November 2009

Welcome Newton. Looks like you might need three different wines. The Squash ... white, maybe some thing from Alsace. I would go with a Pinot Gris, many might suggest Gewurtztraminer. The veal shank is one of red...

dmcker wrote in the forum topic: Seafood and Red Wine
November 2009

OK, maybe I'm getting a little carried away with my experimentation. This ... parts of France, including Alsace where the multiple versions I've been served have included variously sylvaner, riesling and gewurtztraminer...

This wine reminds me of an "off-dry". It is really not that dry it has nice fruit tones. It is a delicate wine. It is a little tart and has a nice finish.

Lucien Albrecht Riesling Reserve 2007

Starting at $14.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

Flinty, sweet ripe cherries fill the nose. Tastes of cherry cola and autumn baking spices. A fairly complex wine, with a good fresh acidity, some slight medicinal touches on the finish, and a palate full of cream and cherry.

Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Jenkins Ranch 2007

Starting at $48.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

One of the best Pinot Noirs I have tried. Far better than the 2008 version

Mudhouse Marlborough Pinot Noir 2007

Starting at $16.58 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

Cola, earth, musk, tea and blond tobacco add depth and complexity to the dried strawberry and cherry fruits of the nose. This is velvety, rich and round with the seamless character of the best domestic Pinots. It lacks...

Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Jenkins Ranch 2007

Starting at $48.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
TL NJ wrote in the forum topic: Pairing Help Please
November 2009

I don't know if this is too late or not - but when I looked at your menu, and ... Grunhauser; French Alsace - Pierre Sparr; Australian Wolf Blass or Penfold, or from the US - Columbia Crest, The dinner sounds great!...

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Apr 29

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