Fruity in Alsace

Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Hugel's revival of the historic 'gentil' blend, with each variety vinified separately before being blended. Approachable apple, peach and a Gewurztraminer-led floral lift.

Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Fruity

Jean Becker's biodynamic Muscat from Grand Cru Froehn near Zellenberg. Bone-dry but with the Muscat aromatic lift; among the few standalone Alsace Grand Cru Muscat bottlings.

Off Dry · Full-bodied · Medium acidity · Fruity · Easygoing

Les Folastries is Josmeyer's village-level Gewurztraminer, named for the playful muses of Pierre de Ronsard. Aromatic but more restrained than typical Alsace Gewurz.

Off Dry · Medium-bodied · High acidity · Fruity · Easygoing

Deiss's complanted Engelgarten lieu-dit, a hot, gravel-rich site that gives a more fruit-forward and aromatic complanted expression. Premier Cru tier.

Off Dry · Full-bodied · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Fruity

Wolfberger's Eichberg Gewurztraminer from limestone slopes above Eguisheim. Reliable co-op Grand Cru with the maison's friendly aromatic style.