|
|
 |
|
|
$36.95
|
|
|
WS 93
WA 90
IWC 90
France
-
Alsace
In stock,
7
available
|
List $43.00
|
93 points Wine Spectator: "There's a lovely purity and transparency to this elegant white, showcasing its minerality, which drives the spring blossom, white peach and grapefruit zest flavors. The citrusy acidity shows precision and adds a streamlined quality, with a long, white pepper-laced finish. Drink now through 2025. 100 cases imported. (2/28/11)"
90 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$43 list] At 13.5% alcohol and a scarcely-detectable 8 grams of residual sugar, the Albert Mann 2009 Riesling Schlossberg boasts an engaging aroma of fennel, mint, grapefruit, honeydew melon and saline, alkaline sea breeze, anticipating a generously juicy, saliva-inducing and refreshing palate performance. There is lovely, sappy, lip-smacking length, and a combination of lift and mineral dimension such as one encounters too seldom in this vintage. Enjoy this over the next 7-9 years. (May 2011)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(13.5% alcohol, 8 g/l r.s. and 6.7 acidity) Bright pale yellow. Pungent aromas of grapefruit, quinine and lemon verbena. Chewy, pliant and slightly sweet, with intense, juicy flavors of citrus peel and lichee. A bit exotically ripe for this cuvee but smooth, refined and perfumed. Finishes with excellent dusty length. Mann's Schlossberg riesling can be extremely stony and dry but the 2009 version won't hurt your teeth. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
|
|
|
|
|
|
$38.95
|
|
|
France
-
Alsace
In stock, 12+ available
|
|
|
Wine Enthusiast: "A soft, almond-flavored wine packed with sweet strawberries. There is good acidity balanced by some caramel and softness, which make this a good bet as an apéritif wine." From 100% Pinot Noir.
|
|
|
|
|
|
$27.95
|
|
|
France
-
Alsace
In stock, 12+ available
|
|
|
Domaine Albert Boxler is a 300-year-old family estate in the small Alsace town of Niedermorschwihr, and is currently run by Albert’s 34-year-old grandson, Jean Boxler, who trained at France's top wine school, the University of Montpellier, and made his first vintage in 1995. The domaine’s 26 vineyard-acres include parts of the famed Grands Crus Sommerberg and Brand. Indeed, 80 percent of Boxler’s vines are Grand Cru. All grapes are grown organically, and about 5,000 cases of wine are produced annually. According to France magazine (Winter 2006/2007), "Boxler . . . crafts some of Alsace’s most exciting wines from grapes drawn entirely from its own . . . vineyards." This Cremant d'Alsace possesses a delicate nose of fresh flowers and bright fruit. On the palate, it has flavors of apple skin and brioche, with an elegant bubble and nutty aftertaste. Impeccably balanced.
|
|
|
|
|
|
$31.95
|
|
|
France
-
Alsace
In stock, 12+ available
|
|
|
Opus Vino: "A family affair for over 300 years, Boxler has a miniscule acreage of vines, but produces some of the small gems that entice the wine-lover with a grand expression of terroir and varietal character. (2010)"
|
|
|
|
|
|
$29.95
|
|
|
France
-
Alsace
In stock, 12+ available
|
|
|
Aromas of ripe stone fruits and white flowers. On the palate, there is a distinct herbal quality, followed by ripe tropical and stone fruits, steely minerality and mouthwatering acidity. Beautifully balanced, this is textbook Alsace Riesling.
|
|
|
|
|
|
$33.95
|
|
|
IWC 92
France
-
Alsace
In stock, 12+ available
|
List $38.00
|
|
92 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "[$38 list] Straw-green. Captivating aromas of diesel fuel, apricot and crystallized ginger. Powerful in the typical Kessler style, with honeyed ginger and quince flavors boosted by bright acids. Finishes tactile and long. In 2010 this wine also contains the Wanne grapes, as the poor flowering precluded making a separate bottling from this site. (Nov/Dec 2012)"
|
|
|
|
|
|
$33.95
|
|
|
IWC 93
France
-
Alsace
In stock, 12+ available
|
|
|
93 points Ian D'Agata (International Wine Cellar): "Bright, pale straw-green. Very fresh citrus aromas are complicated by mineral, gin and tequila nuances. Enters acidic but harmonious, then shows sneaky concentration and length to its saline lime and lemon verbena flavors. Made from grapes harvested in two different tries three weeks apart and carrying only 3.8 g/l residual sugar. (Nov/Dec 2012)"
|
|
|
|
|
|
$34.95
|
|
|
IWC 91
WA 90
France
-
Alsace
In stock,
9
available
|
List $40.00
|
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$40 list] Gold-tinged full yellow. Deeply pitched aromas of marzipan, honey, earth and menthol are lifted by a high-toned violet element. Fat, broad and slightly sweet (3 g/l r.s.); gentler and less penetrating today than the Kaefferkopf, with suave acidity already nicely integrated. This comes across as less dense than the Kaefferkopf, but I suspect that's simply a function of the wine's supple texture. Finishes with a light touch. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
90 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Struck-flint smokiness typical of its site almost literally strike you in the nose from Meyer’s 2008 Riesling Schoenenbourg, and a hint of cassis leaf confirms the wine’s naturally reductive character (i.e., it’s the terroir, really!). Tart-skinned cassis fruit with fresh lime and crushed stone inform a palate of such sheer density that you can practically chew on its long, invigoratingly tart and piquant finish. This is to be sure more formidable than loveable. It needs to be set aside for at least 4-5 years and then savored over the subsequent 15. (May 2011)"
|
|
|
|
|
|
$38.95
|
|
|
WS 91
France
-
Alsace
In stock,
3
available
|
List $44.00
|
|
91 points Wine Spectator: "Finely meshed and lithe, offering vibrant acidity and flavors of green melon, apple, white peach, spicy mineral and grapefruit zest. Well-balanced, with a lasting finish. Drink now through 2022. (6/27/12)"
|
|
|
|
|
|
$28.95
|
|
|
WS 92
France
-
Alsace
In stock,
10
available
|
List $45.00
|
|
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$45 list] An elegant, minerally Riesling, with pretty notes of fresh flowers, ripe apricot, clementine, cantaloupe and sweet smoke. Offers finely wrought acidity that results in a lacy texture and leaves a long, mouthwatering impression. Drink now through 2024. 400 cases made. (10/15/11)"
|
|
|
|
|
|
$46.95
|
|
|
WA 92
IWC 91
WS 91
France
-
Alsace
In stock,
1
available
|
List $57.00
|
92 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "Exclusively from the oldest vines in this generally late-ripening, chalky site, the 2004 Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl was picked already in early October because Humbrecht didn't think it worth waiting for the inevitable onset of possibly less-than-noble botrytis that rain would bring. This fermented at a snail's pace and wasn't even racked for nearly a year. Yellow plum, baked cherry, white raisin, and hints of mint in the nose lead to a pure, rich palate with a primary juiciness, even-tempered acidity, and soothing richness that set it apart from its 2004 Pinot Gris stable mates. Nut oils and chalky minerality lend depth of flavor. With 'only' 14% alcohol thanks to 28 grams residual sugar, this nevertheless evinces a touch of finishing heat, though only subtle sweetness. It should be worth cellaring for at least 10-12 years. (Feb 2008)"
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$57 list; 28 g/l r.s.] Yellow-gold color. Complex nose offers smoke, minerals, brown spices and sultana raisin. Sweet and supple on entry, then impressively penetrating in the middle, with brisk acids framing the lemon and mineral flavors. Finishes very sweet and very long. Humbrecht declassified a lot of Clos Windsbuhl fruit into his generic pinot gris to preserve the quality of this bottling."
91 points Wine Spectator: "Off-dry, big and lush. Sunny apricot, mango and citrus notes are the main themes, with good underlying acidity. Finishes with a pleasant bitterness. Drink now through 2010. 660 cases made. (10/15/06)"
|
