Wines In The Press

Country Life

Alsace Wines — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Amelia Pinsent gives her top 30 wines for the summer and suggests as an option for grilled vegetables with Haloumi cheese, Cave de Turckheim Alsace Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2007, £8.99 Sainsbury's.

The Times

Alsace Wines — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The Times (19 June 2010) includes a few Alsace wines in its 50 Best Summer Whites selection.

The Scotsman

Alsace Wines — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Rose Murray Brown looks at a selection of whites to suit all tastes and budgets. In the over £20 category, the Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 2006 from Zind Humbrecht, £26 Berry Bros & Rudd, is praised for fantastic complexity and promise to be an eye-open for lovers of intense off-dry Riesling

France Magazine (1)

Alsace Wines — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Sally Easton looks at the influence of wood on white wines and explains that large old wood casks have a positive effect on wine without altering the flavours. This effect is traditionally found in Alsace in wines such as Domaine Schlumberger Alsace Grand Cru Kitterlé, Pinot Gris 2006, £25.99 Wadebridge Wines.

Daily Mail

Alsace Wines — Fri, 21 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The Daily Mail recommends wines to go with barbecue dishes.

The Times Weekend

Alsace Wines — Fri, 14 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The Times weekend (15 May 2010) highlights Alsace Pinot Blanc Trimbach, £9.99 Majestic, in "This week best buys"

The Field

Alsace Wines — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Ray experiments all sorts of wines with his friends with a variety of pork dishes and finds out that Cave de Beblenheim Réserve Pinot Gris is spot on with a fillet in creamy mushroom sauce.

France Magazine

Alsace Wines — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Dominic Rippon thinks that Alsace can offer a large variety of wines thanks to the diversity of its terroir. He talks about his afternoon at Domaine Rolly-Gassman in the tiny village of Rorschwihr and picks Domaine Rolly-Gassman, Pinot Gris Rotleibel Vendanges Tardives 1996, £27 Blenheim Fine Wines, as his wine choice of the month.

The Norwich Evening News

Alsace Wines — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The Evening News (Norwich) (24 April 2010) picks Crémant d'Alsace Riesling, £8.99 Tesco, as its Tipple of the Week. The floral and peachy flavours makes the wine a real delight Pairing suggestion: seafood, chicken breast and even goat's cheese.

Sunday Herald magazine

Alsace Wines — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The Sunday Herald has a focus on Alsace and concludes that the depth, acidity and character of Alsace wines makes them some of the best food-friendly wines around.

The Yorkshire Post

Alsace Wines — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The Yorskshire Post (17 April 2010)
Christine Austin claims spring is the time of the year to enjoy Alsace wines, as the clear aromatic style can provide a range of flavours to suit the season.

The Daily Telegraph

Alsace Wines — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Recommends the "scrumptious" Domaine Zinck Pinot Blanc Portrait . £7.49 Majestic.

Food and Travel

Alsace Wines in the press — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Food and Travel looks at wines with sparkle. The magazine uncovers the world of Crémant and suggests to toast with "an impressive fizz" Domaine Pfister Cremant d'Alsace Brut, Blanc de Blanc NV (www.halifaxwinecompany.com)

Liverpool Daily Post

Alsace Wines in the press — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The Liverpool Daily Post's top tip for a top tipple was the Alsace Gewurztraminer, Cave de Turckheim (www.majestic.co.uk; www.waitrosewine.com). Described as "fruity, aromatic, offering a spicy bouquet with hints of honey" this wine is also recommended as the perfect accompaniment to a prune and almond tart.

Looking for a wine that will age well?

Alsace Wines in the press — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Looking for a wine that will age well? The Times believe that Riesling Kirchberg, Domaine Jean Sipp 2007 (www.jeroboams.co.uk) is so good that it "can be put away until 2015 or longer" With "bold fruit" and "garden flavours" this could be one for your cellar.

The Mail on Sunday

Alsace Wines in the press — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Lastly in this month's round-up, The Mail on Sunday notes that Alsace is the French region that excels at producing rich whites. Going on to highly praise Alsace Grand Cru as top stuff; they suggested matching Gewurztraminer (www.tesco.com) with a good French cheese - and why not!