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Alsatian Mountainscape
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Engelheim is the site of one of Charlemagne's castles from which he governed the Franks. By the year 800 there were already over 100 wine villages in Alsace. Today Engelheim appears to be a sleepy town, surrounded by vine-covered hillsides of the Vosges that produce these exceptional Alsatian wines. It is the limestone/clay soil that is responsible for the quality of Alsatian wines. It is the character of Alsace that is responsible for the robust nature of its wines. Alsatian Wines stand out among whites - they represent dry wines that are powerful, bold and dramatic because they are made according to a simple philosophy: a wine should be the purest possible expression of a grape varietal and the soil in which it was grown. Alsatian wines are sought after for their unusual combination of lively acidity, dryness, and unhampered, uninhibited, unleashed fruit - making them fabulous partners for food. Cepage: Riesling About the Producer: Julien Schaal became a winemaker as a result of passion - as opposed to family background. Julien apprenticed with a number of the world's foremost winemakers for several years before introducing his own wines. Upon returning to Alsace, he pursued a single goal: to produce wines with voluptuous fruit that reflect his passion. His cellars are located in the center of the Golden Crown vineyard - a unique geological area offering a variety of soils, including clay, limestone and sandstone. For Julien, each different terroir brings an added dimension to his wine. Tasting Notes : In the glass, this wine is a pale yellow green. The aromas are attractive and complex: sweet, floral, honeysuckle, woodruff, and tropical aromas with suggestions of peach, apricot, citrus, pineapple, grapefruit. The palate is greeted by pleasant, sweet-tart, off-dry flavors; excellent balance; long, faintly bitter finish. Its flavors are expressive and long, well-structured and full. Recommended Food Pairings : This is an astoundingly versatile wine. Pairs happily with assorted of cheeses and ripe fruits, fish and salads. Rieslings love to show their fragrance and delicacy as well as their versatility. |
