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Pinot Auxerrois 38%, Pinot Gris 35%, Pinot Noir 27%. Biodynamic farming and certified organic. Produced using the same method as Champagne. Aromas of peach and fig, with a whiff of eau de vie de framboise; quite powerful and structured on the palate with only the lightest dosage, this is an unusually ambitious effort.
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$14.95
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14.5/20 points Bettane & Deseauve Guide 2011: "A dry wine that has balance and volume; fat and fleshy on the palate with fine acidity. Very well done, perfect at the dinner table during the week. 7 g/l residual sugar. Serve with mussels."
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WA 88
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88 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "The Dirler-Cade 2005 Pinot Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is true Pinot Blanc (or Klevner, as it is often locally known) with not a drop of Auxerrois. Apple and citrus dominate in the nose and mouth, with a hint of apple seed bitterness balanced by a subtle hint of sweetness, and a creamy, chalky, yet clear-fruited finish. (Jul/Aug 2007)" Organic/biodynamic since 2002 (certified by Biodyvin).
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(We'll reduce item's price when processing your order.) Light to medium straw color with a floral nose flecked with interesting minerality. On the palate, this is very generous with vivid orchard fruits and a pleasing medium body and compact, focused frame.
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David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "The Dirler 2007 Pinot -- a 100% Pinot Noir of pale salmon color -- was, for the second time in the history of this cuvee (and far more successfully than in 2006), fermented in barrel, where it received extended lees contact. Fresh cherry and lime on the nose follow on a palate of subtle creaminess and generous refreshment, with spicy adjuncts from the barrel and mineral salts mingling in a saliva-inducing finish. This will prove versatile over at least the next 12-18 months. (Apr 2010)"
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WA 92
IWC 91
WS 91
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Alsace
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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)"
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