Alsace is on my list of wine regions I hope to visit some day. It’s the eastern-most region of France, bordering Germany, and is culturally kind of a blend of French and German cultures. This is one of the reasons I’m intrigued by the region. Another reason is that they produce some incredible wines here and the prices of those wines are often fairly reasonable. They are most known for white wines and riesling is the most prominent grape in the region. And all Alsatian riesling is dry.
Domaine Ehrhart, the producer of this particular riesling, has a family connection to wine going back centuries but as a label only dates back to 1999. They practice organic and sustainable wine growing, a couple positive factors there. And they are imported by Robert Kacher Selections — an importer I trust to consistently maintain good quality wines in their portfolio.
Beautiful floral aromatics lead the experience with this wine. Light apple, lemon and mineral aromas can also be found. The palate is perfectly balanced and dry with apple, lemon and mineral flavors. The acidity is spot on. The finish is long and fantastic, leaving tart apple and lemon flavors lingering on the palate. This is a fantastic riesling.
Wine: Domaine Ehrhart Vieilles Vignes Riesling
Varieties: Riesling
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol: 12.5%
Rating: 92
Average price: $17.00
Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.
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