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Winophiles - Alsace Rocks
Tasted June 11, 2018 by Martin Redmond with 150 views
Flight 1 (1 note)
White
2017 Emile Beyer Pinot Blanc Tradition
87 points
Color - Pale green with yellow highlights
Aromas - Green apple, white flowers and lime zest with a hint of smokiness
Body - Light-bodied, dry, and very fresh with citrusy acidity
Taste - Green apple, and lime sherbet with a hint of minerality
Finish - Medium
Blend of Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois|13% abv|SRP - $15
Aromas - Green apple, white flowers and lime zest with a hint of smokiness
Body - Light-bodied, dry, and very fresh with citrusy acidity
Taste - Green apple, and lime sherbet with a hint of minerality
Finish - Medium
Blend of Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois|13% abv|SRP - $15
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Flight 2 (1 note)
White
2012 Dopff & Irion Pinot Gris La cuvée Rene Dopff
90 points
Color - Pale straw yellow w/green highlights
Aromas - White peach, lychee, mixed citrus marmalade, honey, and wet stone
Body - Medium-bodied, off-dry and very fresh with a supple texture
Taste - Ripe peach, apricot, lychee, mandarin orange marmalade, spice and honey with an evocative hint of wet stone minerality
Finish - Medium+
100% Pinot Gris|13% abv|SRP - $21
Aromas - White peach, lychee, mixed citrus marmalade, honey, and wet stone
Body - Medium-bodied, off-dry and very fresh with a supple texture
Taste - Ripe peach, apricot, lychee, mandarin orange marmalade, spice and honey with an evocative hint of wet stone minerality
Finish - Medium+
100% Pinot Gris|13% abv|SRP - $21
Flight 3 (1 note)
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Domaine Zinck Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé
89 points
Color - Salmon
Aromas - Strawberry, raspberry, brioche, citrus with a hint of minerality
Body - Medium-bodied and fresh with a delicate creamy mousse
Taste - Strawberry, raspberry, peaches and cream, blood orange flavors with subtle baking spice notes and chalky minerality
Finish - Lingering
Made in the traditional method from 100% Pinot Noir, this wine combines three vintages to create a consistent flavor profile. It is aged for 12 months on its fine lees prior to disgorgement.
12.5% abv|SRP - $25
Aromas - Strawberry, raspberry, brioche, citrus with a hint of minerality
Body - Medium-bodied and fresh with a delicate creamy mousse
Taste - Strawberry, raspberry, peaches and cream, blood orange flavors with subtle baking spice notes and chalky minerality
Finish - Lingering
Made in the traditional method from 100% Pinot Noir, this wine combines three vintages to create a consistent flavor profile. It is aged for 12 months on its fine lees prior to disgorgement.
12.5% abv|SRP - $25
Flight 4 (1 note)
Red
2015 Léon Beyer Pinot Noir
87 points
Color - Translucent ruby
Aromas - Dried cherries, sarsaparilla, dried savory herbs and damp earth
Body - Light-bodied, fresh and harmonious with a supple texture and velvety tannins. Takes a chill rather well
Taste - Black cherry, tart raspberry, cola, spice, and a kiss of graphite
Finish - Medium
100% Pinot Noir|13% abv|SRP - $28
Grapes were sourced from 25-30 year old vines grown on south and southeast facing slopes. Fermented in glass-lined concrete tanks.
Aromas - Dried cherries, sarsaparilla, dried savory herbs and damp earth
Body - Light-bodied, fresh and harmonious with a supple texture and velvety tannins. Takes a chill rather well
Taste - Black cherry, tart raspberry, cola, spice, and a kiss of graphite
Finish - Medium
100% Pinot Noir|13% abv|SRP - $28
Grapes were sourced from 25-30 year old vines grown on south and southeast facing slopes. Fermented in glass-lined concrete tanks.