Tag Archives: Alsace

Zind Humbrecht: A Vertical of one of the world’s greatest Pinot Gris

Posted on April 30, 2016 by joyofwine

Vinitaly is not just about Italian wine. I had the rare opportunity and privilege to be part of a group to taste a 20 year vertical of Pinot Gris from the Clos-Saint-Urbain Rangen de Thann Grand Cru vineyard. For me, … Continue reading →

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After the Palate Fatigue…

Posted on February 24, 2015 by joyofwine

After four flights of sparkling wines, my palate was cooked…13 sparkling wines later, I was getting better and better as the night went one, despite my aching palate.  Tips and tricks from good friends led me to successfully taste, describe, and … Continue reading →

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The Underrated Wines of Alsace – Just in Time for Christmas!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by joyofwine

Alsace never gets a fair shake… Where the heck is Alsace anyway?  Located in Northeastern France, it sometimes has an identity crisis…sometimes German and sometimes French.  You ask an Alsatian who they belong to and they simply answer:  “I am … Continue reading →

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Harvest Wines

Posted on October 18, 2013 by joyofwine

‘Tis the Season….for Harvest that is.  I love this time of year.  All the brilliant colours of the Autumn leaves, the chill in the air, the breaking out of the sweaters, cardigans and fall jackets, all remind me that the … Continue reading →

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