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Pinot Gris
Another indigenous white Alsace variety, but in a higher league than its close relative Pinot Blanc. That’s because great Pinot Gris has a honeyed richness, muskiness and complexity that is almost unique. In comparison, Italy’s much more common and commercial interpretation of the grape ‘Pinot Grigio’ is lightweight by comparison.
Domaine Schaetzel
Winery: Domaine Schaetzel
Region: France
Sub-region: Alsace
Gewurztraminer Cuvee Isabelle
Tokay Pinot Gris Marckrain Alsace
Riesling Kaefferkpf Granit
Gewurztraminer Reserve
Pinot Blanc Reserve
Pinot Gris Reserve
Riesling Reserve
Pinot Blanc Reserve
Jean Schaetzel is obsessed with quality. He is a man driven to make pure, clean, balanced wines that are correct and express a sense of place. He is not interested in making giant wines in the style of some of his neighbors, favoring more elegant, understated wines with subtlety and finesse. His wines are considered among the best of Alsace.
Located in the town of Ammerschwihr, Domaine Martin Schaetzel has been producing wines since 1803. In 1979 Jean and Béa Schaetzel took over the estate from Jean’s uncle Martin. Jean handles the viticultural and oenological development of the wines, while Bea directs administration.
The 13 hectare Domaine is farmed biodynamically.
Jean’s ambition is to craft three distinct styles of Alsace wine:
Vintage Cuvées express typical characteristics of each varietal.
Hallmark cuvées are rich, complex wines that express terroir.
Late Harvest & Selections de Grains Nobles are mellow, liquorous wines to be savoured.
Categories: Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Heartland
Winery: Heartland
Region: Australia
Sub-region: Langhorne Creek & Limestone Coast
By Ben Glaetzer
Stickleback White – South Australia
Viognier-Pinot Gris – South Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon – Langhorne Creek & Limestone Coast
Shiraz – Langhorne Creek & Limestone Coast
Shiraz Director’s Cut – Langhorne Creek & Limestone Coast
Heartland Wines was created by a small group of leading South Australian wine professionals, including Ben Glaetzer & Vicki Arnold from Glaetzer. All are all good friends and share a passion for making great wine. Heartland wines are made with fruit from mature vineyards in the Limestone Coast and Langhorne Creek in South Australia. There are three ranges under the Heartland Wines label. Stickleback, Heartland Coast & Creek and the flagship Directors’ Cut Shiraz.
Categories: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Syrah-Shiraz, Viognier
Huia Vineyards
Winery: Huia Vineyards
Region: New Zealand
Sub-region: Marlborough
Blanc de Blancs
Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Huia Vineyards Ltd is a family owned wine company committed to the production of premium and classical Marlborough wines. The Huia Vineyards and winery are focused on hand crafting fine unique wines expressing the richness of Marlborough grapes from the vineyard through to the table.
Categories: Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Soléna Estate
Winery: Soléna Estate
Region: Oregon
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir Grande Cuvée
Pinot Noir Hyland Vineyard
Pinot Noir Domaine Danielle Laurent
After successful careers in the Oregon wine industry, the husband and wife team of Laurent Montalieu and Danielle Andrus Montalieu purchased an 80-acre estate to commemorate their marriage. In May 2002, they launched Soléna by releasing their first bottling. Soléna is the combination of the Spanish and French words Solana and Solene, celebrating the sun and the moon, and the name that Laurent and Danielle gave to their daughter.
Categories: Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir