Rorschwihr family domaine with library cellar stretching back four decades, specialising in long-aged Rorschwihr lieux-dits Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris.
Signature wines: Kappelweg Riesling, Moenchreben Gewurztraminer, Stegreben De Rorschwihr
Tip: Rolly Gassmann releases its wines with extended bottle age; current vintages frequently sit five to ten years behind release.
Address: 1-2 Place de l'Eglise, 68590 Rorschwihr, France, Alsace
Founded in 1895, an early French wine cooperative pooling Riesling Grand Cru parcels from forty Ribeauville growers across Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg.
Tasting: Daily cellar visits and free tastings at the boutique on Route de Colmar.
Signature wines: Geisberg Riesling, Osterberg Riesling, Kirchberg De Ribeauville
Hunawihr family domaine with parcels on the Rosacker and Osterberg Grands Crus, certified organic with a consistent mid-priced Riesling line.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the Hunawihr winery; appointments preferred.
Signature wines: Rosacker Riesling, Osterberg Riesling, Vieilles Vignes Riesling
Founded in 1895, an early French wine cooperative pooling Riesling Grand Cru parcels from forty Ribeauville growers across Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg.
Tasting: Daily cellar visits and free tastings at the boutique on Route de Colmar.
Signature wines: Geisberg Riesling, Osterberg Riesling, Kirchberg De Ribeauville
Eguisheim cooperative founded in 1902, pooling 1200 hectares across 480 grower families. Major source of Cremant d'Alsace at volume and a substantial regional eaux-de-vie distiller.
Tasting: Daily cellar visits at the Eguisheim boutique and the eaux-de-vie distillery on site.
Signature wines: Eichberg Gewurztraminer, Hengst Riesling, Cremant Pinot Noir
Historic 1680 Sigolsheim house now headquartered in Beblenheim, owned since 2018 by the Wolfberger cooperative and a steady source of Mambourg Gewurztraminer.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the Beblenheim shop.
Signature wines: Mambourg Gewurztraminer, Schlossberg Riesling, Reserve Pinot Gris
Orschwihr Cremant specialist founded by Balthazar Albrecht in 1698, a historic house involved in the 1976 founding of the Cremant d'Alsace AOC.
Tasting: Cellar visits at the Orschwihr house; Cremant tastings are a particular focus.
Signature wines: Cremant Brut Rose, Pfingstberg Riesling, Cremant Brut Blanc
The Burgundian Trapet family's Alsace satellite at Riquewihr, biodynamic and run by Andree Trapet alongside the Gevrey-Chambertin domaine, with parcels on Schoenenbourg and Sporen.
Tasting: Cellar visits by appointment in Riquewihr; allocation-only releases.
Signature wines: Riesling Riquewihr, Schoenenbourg Riesling, Sporen Gewurztraminer
Hunawihr family domaine with parcels on the Rosacker and Osterberg Grands Crus, certified organic with a consistent mid-priced Riesling line.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the Hunawihr winery; appointments preferred.
Signature wines: Rosacker Riesling, Osterberg Riesling, Vieilles Vignes Riesling
Authentic Alsatian immersion in picturesque Riquewihr - with the option of wine tasting - accompanied by a costumed local character. Where Alsatian history and tradition meet.
Cycle through Alsace’s scenic vineyards on a guided bike tour. Discover charming villages, panoramic views, and local history with an English-speaking guide.
Immerse yourself in the charm and history of Alsace on this day trip from Colmar. Discover enchanting villages, savor the region's fine wines, and explore a majestic m...
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