Kuentz-Bas - 2015 Pinot Noir - Alsace, France the vineyards that had first

the vineyards that had first been planted by the Romans had been almost completely abandoned after the combined pummeling of the phyloxera louse in the late 19th century

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The organically grown 2016 Estate Syrah is a Côte-Rôtie style blend Syrah with 3% of co-fermented Viognier and the inclusion of 50% whole-clusters

After pressing the wine is aged for a year in French oak barrels

without fining or filtration with a careful racking prior to bottling

Kuentz-Bas - 2015 Pinot Noir - Alsace, France the vineyards that had firstThe only red produced in Alsace is Pinot Noir. Because much of Alsace is north of Chablis (the part of Burgundy that produces only whites), producing quality Pinot Noir has been historically difficult. Alsace enjoys a warmer and drier microclimate, however, and warming temperatures along with improved winemaking have brought a dramatic refinement. Earthy and complex, similar to a Burgundy, this is one of the best value categories in wine. Burgundy