Alsace
Alsace
Trimbach 2005 Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre Gewurztraminer
French White
$189.99
This Gewurztraminer includes fruit from Osterberg and Hunawihr. Honey, rose petal, peony, sweet pea, bacon fat and cinnamon are present. The palate is rich and firm, with a cool chalky impression. Fifteen grams of residual sugar appear alongside unusually high acidity and palpable extract. Refined and elegant in character, the wine has persistent juiciness, florality and subtle spice.
Domaine Marcel Deiss 2016 Huebuhl
French White
$82.99
Almond, citrus zest and toasted detail accompany an aromatic profile and an acid structure. The 1.6-hectare vineyard lies at Bergheim between Gruenspiel and Rotenberg on lacustrine clay. Muscat is planted alongside members of the Pinot family, and noble rot is part of the site record. The wine is soft and rich, with a tonic, refreshing character.
Josmeyer 2022 Le Kottabe Riesling
French White
$61.99
Light green-yellow colour accompanies apple, citrus, floral, flint and mineral notes. The dry Riesling has fresh, juicy character, 12 percent alcohol, less than three grams per litre sugar and six grams per litre acidity. Forty-five-year-old vines grow in a dozen gravelly alluvial parcels. Hand-picked grapes ferment spontaneously in century-old casks and mature on fine lees for several months.
Josmeyer 2017 H Vieilles Vignes Pinot Auxerrois
French White
$64.99
Mirabelle and apricot appear with mineral and saline detail. The Pinot Auxerrois is fleshy and chalky, with long bitter notes. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand and whole-cluster pressed for about seven hours. After natural settling, spontaneous fermentation takes place in a century-old foudre. The wine rests on fine lees for several months before filtration and bottling.
Achillée 2024 Pinot Noir
French Red
$72.99
A slightly cloudy, medium-intensity red colour accompanies yeasty aromas, fresh red fruit, cooked plum and cacao. The wine is velvety and delicate, with well-integrated tannins and a long, lightly woody finish. Three quarters of the blend undergoes eight days of maceration and one quarter receives thirty-one days; both portions use whole clusters from gravel and granite sites.
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2020 Roche Calcaire Pinot Gris
French White
$74.99
Citrus, peach, nectarine and quince sit with toasted and earthy notes. The wine has a delicate profile, moderate weight and crisp acidity, especially at the finish. Hand-harvested Pinot Gris spends twelve months on its lees. The dry style is certified organic and biodynamic, and the fruit comes from limestone-rich vineyards around Gueberschwihr and Wintzenheim in Alsace.
Famille Hugel 2009 Riesling Jubilee
French White
$89.99
Straw-yellow colour accompanies ripe, bright fruit with mint, herbs and mineral-earthy notes. The wine has a soft aromatic character, a touch of toast and refreshing herbal flavour, together with minerality and a long, complex finish. Riesling comes from thirty-year-old vines in the Schoenenbourg vineyard at Riquewihr, where marl and clay lie over gypsum-rich subsoil. Alcohol is 13.55 percent.
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2022 Rangen de Thann Clos Saint-Urbain Grand Cru Riesling
French White
$231.99
Smoke, flint and wet stone lead a restrained, intensely mineral bouquet. With air, yellow fruit and subtle tropical notes emerge, adding breadth without obscuring the volcanic character. The palate is powerful yet finely chiselled, driven by vivid acidity and a firm stony core. Dry, harmonious and exceptionally persistent, it closes with citrus, earth and an emphatic saline finish.
Trimbach 2019 Riesling Grand Cru Mandelberg
French Wine
$114.99
Ripe yellow fruit fills the nose and palate, generous and succulent without losing clarity. The texture is broad and mouth-filling, balanced by enough freshness to carry the ample body. Mineral tension and a firm, finely cut structure keep the fruit precise, while the finish is long and texturally complex. Serve with roasted fish, shellfish, white meats or dishes with gentle spice.
Famille Hugel Poire Williams Eau-de-Vie
French Other Spirits
$116.99
Freshly cut pear and white blossom lead a pure, fragrant aroma, with a hint of citrus adding lift. The palate is clear and juicy, carrying ripe Williams pear through a gently rounded texture. A subtle pear-skin grip brings definition without harshness, while the finish is elegant, warming and clean. Serve lightly chilled after dinner or alongside a simple pear tart.
Domaine Zinck 2024 Pinot Gris
French White
$31.99
Yellow fruit and ripe pear lead, joined by a subtle smoky note, gentle spice and a floral lift. The palate is dry, rounded and supple, with enough freshness to keep the generous fruit precise. A clean, lightly savoury finish gives this expressive white the versatility to accompany roast poultry, creamy dishes or mushrooms.
Trimbach 2001 Riesling Clos Sainte Hune
French White
$499.99
Dry and concentrated, with ripe citrus, yellow orchard fruit and white flowers held by a clear mineral line. The palate is taut yet generous, carrying finely layered fruit through bright, measured acidity. Subtle honeyed and stony notes develop with air, while the finish remains exceptionally long, precise and composed, showing the depth of a mature Riesling without losing freshness.
Gustave Lorentz NV Crémant d’Alsace Brut
French Sparkling
$49.99
Green apple, lemon rind and blanched almond lead, with white flowers and a gentle note of pie crust. The palate is crisp and bright, its fine bubbles framing orchard fruit and citrus with a light creamy texture. Dry, balanced and lively, it closes on a clean, delicately biscuity finish.
Florian Beck-Hartweg 2019 Tout Naturellement Pétillant
French Sparkling
$64.99
Rose-pink and gently sparkling, with an expressive nose of ripe fruit. The palate is juicy, fresh and light, finishing dry with an easy, appetizing snap. Serve well chilled, around 9°C, as an aperitif.
Trimbach 2023 Sylvaner Weinbaum
French White
$65.99
Nutty apple and delicate herbs lead a generous, quietly distinctive nose. The palate is medium-bodied, concentrated and elegant, with a cool, dry herbal line carrying through the long finish. Detailed and fresh without becoming heavy, it works well with charcuterie, smoked fish, roast chicken or vegetable tarts.
Trimbach 2016 Reserve Pinot Gris
French White
$79.99
Ripe Mirabelle plum and pear shape the nose, giving a generous first impression without excess sweetness. The palate is resolutely dry, concentrated and fresh, with an earthy undertone adding depth beneath the fruit. Taut and clean from entry to finish, it carries its weight with poise and closes with whistle-clean precision.
Domaine Ostertag 2019 Clos Mathis Riesling
French White
$65.99
Focused and finely sculpted, with bright citrus framed by a cool, stony mineral character. Granite-grown fruit gives the palate a firm, precise line, while measured ripeness adds shape without heaviness. Sleek, energetic and persistent, it is compelling now for its clarity and has the structure to develop gracefully in bottle.
Jean-Paul Mauler 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg
French White
$64.99
Deep gold in tone, with an enveloping, complex nose of pear, lime, grapefruit and bergamot over mineral, lightly smoky notes and a savoury herbal edge. The palate is full and powerful, its generous texture held in shape by clear, wrapping acidity. Concentrated and persistent, with the balance to continue developing.
Sohler Philippe 2018 Riesling Muenchberg
French White
$58.99
Dry and composed, this Riesling brings gentle smokiness and toast to a palate shaped by restrained fruit and defined minerality. The texture is focused rather than austere, with savoury detail carrying through a long, complex finish. Serve with smoked trout, roast poultry or mushrooms in a light cream sauce.
Sohler Philippe 2020 Riesling GC Heissen
French White
$45.99
Lemon and star anise lead this lively Riesling, with a clear mineral line adding shape and complexity. The palate feels bright and quietly playful rather than showy, finishing clean and precise. Its freshness makes it an easy table wine; serve with shellfish, roast chicken or lightly spiced vegetable dishes.
Sohler Philippe 2019 Sylvaner Zellberg
French White
$45.99
Floral notes of acacia lead, followed by bitter almond and a light saline edge. The palate has ample raciness and freshness, carrying its subtle savoury character with clarity and lift. A measured touch of bitterness shapes the finish and adds length. Serve with asparagus, river fish or lightly dressed vegetable dishes.
Sohler Philippe 2020 Gewurztraminer
French White
$39.99
Lychee leads an aromatic, fruit-forward profile, with gentle sweetness giving the palate a rounded, inviting feel. The texture remains delicate and quietly fresh, carrying the wine with ease through a long, expressive finish. Serve lightly chilled with aromatic curries, roast pork or soft, washed-rind cheese.