The fun thing about cycling through France is you’re never too far away from a good glass of wine. Fortunately, driving through England you’re never too far away either! Last night we had a Tesco Finest Alsace Riesling 2004. It’s pale, with just a hint of bright greenish lemon. It has a fresh floral aroma with just a touch of citrus. It’s dry, with plenty of limes and just a touch of stone...

Watch this Episode! Wines tasted in this episode: 2003 Haag Pinot Blanc 2004 Albert Mann Gewurztraminer 2004 Barmes-buecher Sylvaner Rosenberg 2004 Zind Humbrecht Riesling Gueberschwihr Today Gary tastes and reviews wines from the Alsace region of France. Watch today as Gary tastes these four wines from a region know for it’s quality white wines. More viewer questions...

A friend bought this last week. It had that classical honeydew and rich flavour that one associates with Alsace. Nice wine but a bit sweet. In case you are wondering about the grape, it is a mutated Pinot Noir. It tastes like a cross between Pinot Gris and riesling with a hint of traminer plus a good sugar boost. I reckon it would make a sensational food mix with something that has great acid...

This was blind alongside some really left field wines. It opened with a floral, riesling like nose. I immediately thought it was an Italian wine. On the palate it showed tropical fruit salad with a rich honey finish. There did seem to be a hole in the middle. When it ...

... won the game of Lord of the Rings too - a good evening all round. More Alsace Tesco Finest Alsace...

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... more familiar. Alsace is a perfect place to begin the discovery of French wine regions...

More soon but I have finally got a good connection. Alsace is fantastic and the beautiful weather continues. Just tried a wonderful Muscat by Michel Nartz and I think I saw a stork! Bookmark It Hide Sites...

No, this is photo is from Chablis in norhtern Burgundy. One of the houses in the middle of the village.