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The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from ... The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from André Ostertag that comes from a very specific site. And what a site it is: a steep southern slope composed of pink sandstone, gneiss, and granite, Heissenberg gives a... more

Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate ... Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with exquisite balance and aging potential. more

Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is know... Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is known for producing craggy, mineral-driven Rieslings with bracing acidity. The Ostertag family farms their parcels biodynamically, and the Fronholz’s vibrant mix of fruit and... more

Always a complex assemblage: 35% 2003, and 65% of these vintages in roughly eq... Always a complex assemblage: 35% 2003, and 65% of these vintages in roughly equal proportions: ‘02, ‘01, ‘00, ‘99 and ‘96! Disgorged 1/06 and bottled with 7g.l. RS; violet and hyacinth aromas make you think of Riesling (as these wines often... more

On the nose, it reveals an intense complexity that mixes yellow fruits such as... On the nose, it reveals an intense complexity that mixes yellow fruits such as apricot, nectarine and Mirabelle plum, reinforced by the mineral expression of its terroir. The mouth is frank and juicy, the aromatic complexity of the nose is also... more

Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg... Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg. From a steep mid-slope vineyard in the geographic center of the Sommerberg grand cru, in pure granite rising just behind the village of Niedermorschwihr, the Eckberg parcel... more

Limestone soil of Muschelkalk, Pfoeller gives the wine a pure nose, with notes... Limestone soil of Muschelkalk, Pfoeller gives the wine a pure nose, with notes of citrus peel and limestone. On the palate the attack is frank, racy with athletic acidity. Slow evolution, it is an uncompromising Riesling for discerning amateurs.... more

From the granite slopes surrounding the Meyer family’s property in Katzentha... From the granite slopes surrounding the Meyer family’s property in Katzenthal, the Riesling is a beautifully linear and chiseled style of Riesling, fresh and pure. It kicks up the notions of stony flintiness a notch or two from their Réserve... more

Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate ... Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with exquisite balance and aging potential. more

Greenish gold with silver tints. On the nose, complex mineral characteristics ... Greenish gold with silver tints. On the nose, complex mineral characteristics alongside white fleshed fruit notes such as apple, peach and pear, bitter almond, pepper and turmeric. A lively, fresh and balanced wine with a long fruity persistence and... more

Wibtal is the highest-altitude portion of the Sommerberg vineyard in Niedermor... Wibtal is the highest-altitude portion of the Sommerberg vineyard in Niedermorschwihr, a perfect amphitheater that clings to the very top of the vineyard’s steep granite slope. When Jean Boxler looks out his kitchen window in the morning, he sees the... more

Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Tur... Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Turckheim, exposed due south and planted in pure granite. Hot stone is a theme in this wine, not unlike Rangen, although less peaty, and similar in style to Ostertag’s... more

Grown in pure granite, grand cru Sommerberg gives us a broadly structured Ries... Grown in pure granite, grand cru Sommerberg gives us a broadly structured Riesling that takes further shape in well-seasoned, old foudres. It’s hard to imagine this beauty could taste any better than it does now, but I’ll be curious to revisit it... more

Stony Quaternary sediments reinforce the mineral fine, young and energetic exp... Stony Quaternary sediments reinforce the mineral fine, young and energetic expression in the wine. Blend: 80% Gewürztraminer, 20% Riesling more

Offers a delicate nose of fresh orchard fruit and light floral notes with a to... Offers a delicate nose of fresh orchard fruit and light floral notes with a touch of beeswax. The granite of the terroir can be felt through a crisp and vivid acidity. The palate is light-bodied and balanced with a slight minerality for an endless... more

The Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled w... The Riesling Reserve has a pale-yellow color, with an expressive nose filled with citrus and white flower aromas. It has a lively attack, a refreshing acidity a lot of lime, granny smith apple with a great structure, fruity with a clean and dry finish. more

Here is ample proof that in the right terroir, Pinot Blanc is capable of produ... Here is ample proof that in the right terroir, Pinot Blanc is capable of producing grand cru wine in Alsace. Planted in the granite of the great Brand vineyard, this parcel is always bottled separately from the rest of the Boxler Pinot Blanc holdings.... more

Opening a bottle of Boxler is taking a sensory journey through Alsace via one ... Opening a bottle of Boxler is taking a sensory journey through Alsace via one of the region’s most historic houses, founded in 1673. This dry Riesling, with its finely etched aromas of exotic flowers, key lime, stone, and spice, is what Alsace is all... more

Structured and fruity, this wine reveals itself with finesse. Characteristic o... Structured and fruity, this wine reveals itself with finesse. Characteristic of the geological richness of the limestone terroir of Ribeauvillé, it expresses itself with a beautiful width in the mouth. Always in balance, it is of course dry and... more

Delightful on the nose with aromas of white blossoms and notes of lime. Shows ... Delightful on the nose with aromas of white blossoms and notes of lime. Shows a fine, delicate entry and a nice concentration mid-palate. Offers a wonderful combination of crisp Granny Smith apples and a fine minerality. Juicy with a long, lingering... more