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Wolfberger Alsace Pinot Blanc 2011
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| Country: | France |
| Region: | Alsace |
| Winery: | Wolfberger |
| Grape Type: | Pinot Blanc |
| Vintage: | 2011 |
| Bottle Size: | 750 ml |
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Each grape variety is harvested individually in early or mid-October on the most suitable date for each vineyard.
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Wolfberger Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Rangen de Thann is made from 100 percent Riesling.
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Review:
"Aromas shimmy out of the glass. An enticing haze of petrol is lifted by lime and grapefruit zest, as well as pineapple. The texture of this wind is smooth and heavy, but the acidity and citrus notes bring freshness and light. A long finish carries just a hint of menthol. - LAYLA SCHLACK"
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Wolfberger Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Rangen de Thann is made from 100 percent Riesling.
Mineral, spicy, minty with some eucalyptus notes, tropical fruits, grapefruit. Balanced and exotic in the finish, with long lasting flavors.
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Product Description
Wolfberger Alsace Pinot Blanc is a mid-September harvest.
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The Wolfberger Estate
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The resident oenologist at Wolfberger is Bertrand Praz. A young but extremely capable winemaker, he learned his craft at the famous Dijon wine school and from working at the Mumm Champagne House. He has taken huge strides in raising the quality level here. They also take their evaluative wine tasting very seriously and have a highly efficient set-up for tasters. The amphitheatre style classroom has individual wine-tasting desks each with light, spit bowl and automatic water faucet.
"This huge cooperative with more than 800 members makes charming crémant sparklers and clean varietals at a bargain price." - Anthony Dias Blue's Pocket Guide to Wine 2006
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The Wolfberger Vineyard
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