Color: Palest ruby, like a darker rose Nose: Tart and harsh, with some red fruit but bitter tannin Palate: Not good. Very thin, harsh and disjointed with maybe some VA in the acidity and finishes very short. A bad wine.

Aromas of sweet fruit, spice and licorice at first, then turns more loamy and structured, with firm tannins and a medium body. The lasting impression is sweet fruit, so be patient and roast a nice piece of beef. Better than previously reviewed. Best from 2008 through 2012. 2,000 cases made. ...

Always amazing how few people consider Alsace when selecting their wines. OK, so they come in those suspiciously Germanic-looking bottles (with all those negative associations) but at least they have the grape variety on the label. Maybe Pinot Blanc...

Heady, with loads of honey, apricot and caramel corn notes. Moderately sweet, concentrated and a little raw today, so give it about five years. The aroma is really singing, but the palate needs time to align itself. Best from 2008 through 2020. 430 cases made.

Elegant and intense. Bracing, with vivid flavors of lemon verbena, citrus blossom and apple. Balanced on the sleek side, with an intriguing smoky aroma. Fine, snappy finish. Pinot Auxerrois, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. Drink now through 2008. 1,550 cases made...

Round and fleshy, like biting into a fresh peach, this white also has a vibrant structure. A hint of apricot and smoke flavors enter on the finish. Drink now through 2010. 10,000 cases made.

Tangy citrus and white peach flavors play off the white pepper notes and lively acidity in this dry white. Tasty, with a moderate finish. Drink now. 16,800 cases made.

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Very good value white wine. Very harmonic, not too dry, not too sweet, not too acidic. Ripe, but should age well. 7 years is not enough for it to show its full potential, but who has time... No doubt why Riesling is the Queen of Alsace...

... easy to drink pinot...