Alsace One, AOC Alsace – 2015
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Vineyard Profile
- Location: From Thann in the Haut-Rhin to Kintzheim in the Bas-Rhin
- Viticulture: No irrigation; trellised vines; hand-harvested
- Size: 28 hectares (69.2 acres)
- Vine Age: 32 years
- Soil: Granite, limestone, gneiss, chalky-clay
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Vintage Report
- Harvest Date(s): Early to mid-October
- Yields: 75 hectoliters per hectare (5.6 tons per acre)
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Vinification
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Traditional, no skin contact, temperature-controlled
Malolactic: None
Aging: Stainless-steel tanks
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 40% Muscat, 40% Riesling, 20% Pinot Gris
- Alcohol: 12%
- TA: 5.0g/L
- RS: 4.5g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Soft, light yellow hue in the glass. On the nose, Alsace One is fresh and minerally, with light, fruity notes of lychee, hints of firestone and grass, paired with exotic aromas of pineapple and papaya. The palate follows with fresh fruit flavors; a dynamic acidity plays around the tongue. This balanced wine has a pleasantly light, racy body and a long spicy finish.
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Reviews
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Alsace One, AOC Alsace – 2015 – 90 points – #16 Top 100 Best Buy Wines for 2017 – Wine Enthusiast
“The rosy floral overtones of Muscat are very evident on the fragrant nose. The palate, on the other hand, gives us the texture of Pinot Gris and the freshness of Riesling while floral nuances hover and swirl. This is a lovely blend of all that Alsace does well. Friendly and fresh with a dry finish. Wilson Daniels Ltd.” — Anne Krebiehl MW, Wine Enthusiast
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Alsace One, AOC Alsace – 2015 – 88 points, Best Buy – Wine & Spirits
"Equal parts muscat and riesling, with the balance made up of 20 percent pinot gris, this is all about perfum at first. It comes into balance with air..."