6 from Alsace

2011 Jean-Baptiste Adam Riesling Grand Cru Wineck Schlossberg:

Towards lemon yellow. Aromatic, lemons and lime, minerals. Freshish acidity, delicate, touch tropical, elegant finish. Apple freshness. 91

2011 Albert Mann Pinot Gris Cuvée Albert:

Pale lemon yellow. Somewhat rich and fruity nose, yellow apples and plums. Freshish acidity, elegant, somewhat playful, slightly fat and maybe a touch of alcohol (14%). 88

2010 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Cuvée Sainte Catherine:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, touch of minerals, subtile and delicate and more closed than last bottle. Fresh acidity, feels fresh but also a bit sweet, nuanced and long. 91

2007 Trimbach Pinot Gris Réserve Personelle:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, yellow plums. Sweeter feel than last bottle (served cooler), apricots. Fresh acidity, good length. 89

2011 Cave du Turckheim Gewürztramminer Réserve du Baron de Turckheim:

Pale lemon yellow. Roses and tropical fruit. A bit lazy acidity, some fruit, slightly bitter, a bit short. 84

2011 Domaine Muré Gewürztramminer Côte de Rouffach:

Pale lemon yellow. Some roses, fuller, touch of soap. Freshish acidity, sweetish, rounded, slightly bitter finish. 86