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Alsatian wines are a vibrant expression of terroir, tradition, and typicity, where the label is a map to aromatic precision and regional pride. Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River in northeastern France, Alsace is a region where geology and climate intersect to produce some of the world’s most expressive, aromatic white wines. The area is protected by…
Part three of the Viticultural Bridges panel discussion, was to taste through primarily Riesling and Pinot Noir wines from BC and Alsace, along with a few Pinot Gris wines. Riesling and Pinot Noir are well-known to present their terroir through a wine’s aromas and flavours. Some Background About Both Regions Alsace The region covers 15,500 hectares of vines along 120…
This is part two of my attendance at the “Viticultural Bridges” panel discussion, with BC and Alsatian winemakers. In part two, we covered premium white wines and shaping their future. Again, we had winemakers in person from Alsace and BC, and a few Alsatian winemakers via recorded video. There was Olivier Humbrecht to provide the Alsatian perspective in person. On…
Today I had the pleasure to attend “Viticultural Bridges“, a panel discussion (seminar) on the challenges and adaptations in winemaking due to climate change. Representatives from Alsace, France, and British Columbia, shared their experiences and strategies. Their discussions covered vineyard management, rootstock selection, harvest timing, and wine styles for Riesling and Pinot Noir, highlighting how terroir and climate influence the…
I enjoy working with wine agents. They gather wines from around the world and offer the wines to us for our enjoyment. This year is the 10th Anniversary of World Wine Synergy (WWS), and I was fortunate, along with other wine trade people to celebrate this anniversary at La Quercia restaurant. Over those 10 years I’ve been invited to meet…
While I was Grinch-like in awarding 5 stars to only three wines I tasted in 2024, I was more Oprah-like with the 4.5-5 -star wines. Plus, there are many quality wines, so it should not be a surprise. This year there were 13 BC wines, 18 Italian wines, 4 French wines, 2 Californian wines, and 4 wines from New Zealand…
Recently VinsAlsace visited Vancouver and brought a range of their Alsatian wines from sparkling, light-bodied and dry wines to full-body, thicker, rich-flavoured wines. They wanted to let us know in this Trade tasting that the variation in the rocks and soil brings different personalities to their wines. The soils are quite varied with granite, limestone, marl-limestone, clay-marl, marl-limestone-sandstone, sandstone, volcanic,…
The history of wines from Alsace traces back centuries, with evidence of viticulture dating to Roman times. Situated in northeastern France, Alsace’s unique terroir, characterized by its cool climate, varied soils, and abundant sunshine, has fostered the cultivation of distinctive aromatic white grape varieties along with Pinot Noir. Today, Alsace wines enjoy global acclaim, renowned for their quality, versatility, and…
This year I had many terrific wines to taste and review. Wines that I rate as 5 star I deem as needing nothing to add or subtract. They are perfect as-is. I had one wine that reached that status this year so instead of making a separate article for that wine, I am including it in this article. My 4.5-5…
The Riesling grape, originating in the Rhine region of Germany, carries a legacy that spans centuries. Its journey across the world has resulted in an intriguing juxtaposition between Old World and New World expressions. In Germany and Alsace, the grape showcases its classic charm, producing wines with delicate floral aromas, racy acidity, and a pronounced mineral character. In contrast, New…
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