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 We think the wines of Alsace aretoo
often overlooked. Perhaps by featuring these four
new releases from Domaine Weinbach we can begin to
throw a spotlight on a region that produces
world-class wines.
After
being sold as national property during the French
revolution, it was acquired by the Faller brothers
in 1898 who then left it to their son and nephew,
Théo. Since 2016, Catherine has lead the
estate winery with her sons, Eddy and Théo.
Since 2005, the entire 28 hectares has been farmed according to biodynamics. While the older vintages were undoubtably good, these last 19 years the winemaking team has turned good into great. And
now...the Fab Four:
 2022
Domaine Weinbach Pinot Blanc $40
On
the palate this vibrant Pinot Blanc begins with
eloquent aromas of orchard fruits and white
blossoms. It is well-structured, crisp, and
perfectly balanced due to an interesting contrast
between the freshness of the acidity and the
ripeness of the fruit, ending on a firm and
persistent finish.
The wine is a
perfect match with Shepherd’s Pie, quiche, salad
dishes and other starters. Also wonderful with
Indian or Thai cuisine. 2022
Domaine Weinbach Sylvaner $40
We begin with aromas
of yellow apple, candied pear and lemon zest, white
blossom, with subtle mineral notes. The palate is
juicy with lovely acidity and good balance. This is
a very interesting, deep and vivid wine. Great
along side roasted oysters or Seared
Halibut With Anchovies, Capers And Garlic.
 2022
Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Clos des Capucins
$50
This
light to medium-bodied Pinot Gris expresses a
perfect balance between ripeness and acidity.
There's peach and pear notes alongside other
orchard fruits, and a snappy acidity. A
long-lasting finish and a mouth-watering sensation
complete this gem.
As for pairing this
with food, chicken with morels is a great choice
along with veal parmesan, Risotto With Peas, and
actually the wine is fabulous with smoked
salmon.  2022
Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Les Treilles du
Loup
$46 Les
Treilles du Loup shows off the heights
Gewürztraminer can achieve. Highly expressive and
impactful on the nose, with notes of white peach,
Mirabelle plum, rose petal, exotic orange, ruby
grapefruit peel. Crushed rock, wet minerals, and
jasmine flowers intermingle with lychee fruit,
wild strawberry, and white lily too. We could go
on (and on).
As one reviewer put it: "Bold and beautiful, this is the rare wine that has so many seemingly mutually exclusive attributes, yet they all coexist in one expression. Captivating." As
this wine is ever-so-lightly sweet (10g/l) it is a
classic with Asian cuisine, anything sweet and
sour, Vegan
Thai Curry Vegetables (don't be afraid to
get spicy with the dish), and if you're feeling a
bit exotic, try this Somali dish: Suqaar
Digaag.
For
those of you who would like to go down the rabbit
hole, don't miss this article in falstaff on where
to eat and drink in Alsace.
and
of course there's the Michelin
Restaurant List
and
a
short list of the best
hotels in the area too.
Let
us know if anything interests you.
Call
805.568.1961 or email
us if interested.
We appreciate your support! Renegade Wines 417 Santa Barbara Street Suite A-6 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-568-1961 Renegade
Wines - 805.568.1961 - http://www.renegadewines.com
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