The Mader domaine is a very small quantity, high quality wine producer based in the picture postcard village of Hunawihr in the middle of vineyards on the Route des Vins. The family own 9 hectares of vineyards, including prized holdings of vines in the famous ‘Rosacker’ Grand Cru vineyard and also now in the Grand cru Schl0ssberg. All vineyard work is carried out by hand and since 2005 their son Jerome is now running the estate having studied and gained a Diploma in Oenology. Since returning to the family estate Jerome has also converted all their vineyards to bio-dynamic viticulture.

Crystalline and pure colour with a light green shimmer and silver flashes. The nose is refreshing and precise with green apples, white peaches, fresh moss and spring flowers, such as primrose and daffodil. On the palate it is a well-balanced and pleasant dry wine which is also fresh and pleasingly well-rounded. It is lively and zippy, but still retaining subtlety and elegance. A fine successor to the previous vintage. The grapes are taken in small tubs to the presses, which are filled by gravity, without any pumping or other mechanical intervention. After pressing, the must is decanted for a few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats (at 18 to 24°C). The wine is racked just once, before natural clarification during the course of the winter. The following spring, the wine is lightly filtered just before bottling, and the bottles are then aged in our cellars until released.

Blanck may be a new name for CellarHand but thats certainly not the case in Alsace. Its getting on for 200 years since the family established a wine business in Kientzheim. For the past 30 years, cousins Frédéric and Philippe Blanck have been in control, placing a sharp focus on the vines and the soil they grow in. Expressions of lemon, blossom, peach and apricot pips with a quench grapefruit zest. Zippy and zesty, The Paul Blanck Pinot Blanc is fresh and well balanced.

Riesling is the signature varietal of Alsace in France and produces the region’s finest wines. Awarded with a “Coup de cœur" (= favourite) prize by the 2018 guide of prestigious Revue des vins de France (RVF), the Domaine Emile Beyer is a true rising star in the region. In Eguisheim (Alsace) since 1580, Emile Beyer has preserved family know-how for 14 generations. Christian and Valérie Beyer now manage this 17 hectares estate, half of which is located on the Grands Crus and Lieux-dits hillsides. The soil is a living environment and a source of energy for the vines. By taking care of their terroirs, Domaine Emile Beyer promotes the balance of the vine and preserve the subtility and unique character of Alsacian wines. All the Alsatian grape are present in the vines: riesling, gewurztraminer, pinots (white, gray and black), muscat, sylvaner and even, for Crémants, chardonnay and auxerrois. The estate uses sustainable farming practices and is in conversion to organic. All the crus wines are organic certified. Grand Crus are in conversion Demeter (biodynamic) and all of them are absolutely stunning. Emile Beyer Riesling Tradition is a dry, delicately fruity wine. It has a bouquet of great finesse with citric nuances and a distinct mineral character. Aromatic and fermented dry, the Riesling of Alsace is first and foremost a wine for fine cuisine, typically served with river fish, shellfish and other seafood, or chicken and game birds.

>GROUND : Sandy and granitic >GRAPE-VARIETY : Riesling >WINE-HARVEST : By hand with selective picking >WINE-MAKING : Natural yeasts, traditional maturing on the fine lees during 10 months in stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels >BOTTLE AGEING : 2 to 8 years >WINE TASTING : Delicate nose, fresh, citrus and floral aromas. In the mouth nice freshness and liveliness >EXAMPLES OF COURSES : Riesling is the king of the Alsacian wines, it matches well with regional recipes like la choucroute garnie. It matches very well with fish, shellfish, salads

Alsace is in the far north-eastern corner of France and is noted for its excellent white wines. It is the only AOC region in France that is allowed to produce wines designated by the name of the grape variety from which they are produced. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hugel family gained an enviable reputation for their winegrowing skills and for the meticulous way in which they cultivated their vineyards. While it's typical for one of the wine world's most northern climates to produce vintages of distinct character, the latest stands out, delivering some of the lowest yields in the last 30 years, extremely high acidity levels and healthy fruit harvested at high ripeness levels. The bouquet is very aromatic with white peach, fresh almond, green apple and floral notes. The wine is dry on the palate, fresh and well balanced, with a supple finish.

Starred winemakers and childhood friends in France, Jérôme Mader, Eric Kientzler, and Paul Fuchshave put togethe rthis collaborative wine project. The name comes from an expression used by Jérôme Mader's grandfather. Super Felsa Spranger means riesling which breaks the stone so much it is dry. Super Felsa Spranger Riesling 2020 vintage is yellow gold in colour. The nose has aromas of lemon zest. The palate attacks you with its frankness. Particularly biting in the mouth, the wine fades with traces of mineral tension left behind. True to Grandpa's saying. Pair this wine with grilled fish, salad, or hot chips!

The nose reveals notes of small yellow fruits and almonds, and releases subtle hints of pear and peach. The wine is supple and fresh, revealing fruity notes of peach, apricot and hazelnut and a final touch of citrus. Overall, this Pinot Gris is well rounded with a brilliant expressive palate.

The Alsace vineyard is located at the foot of the Vosges. Due to its location, it is one of the most northern vineyards in France. Fresh, fruity, with mineral, and citrus touches, this beautiful wine is surely a national treasure.