Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour from Strasbourg
Depart from Strasbourg on a half-day tour along the Alsace wine route to discover some of the best wines of France. Visit 2 wineries, learn about the 7 types of Alsace wines.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: rose petal, lychee, candied ginger, honey
Palate: lychee, ripe apricot, ginger spice, salt
Wolfberger's Eichberg Gewurztraminer from limestone slopes above Eguisheim. Reliable co-op Grand Cru with the maison's friendly aromatic style.
What it pairs with
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Munster cheese
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Aromatic Gewurz for Vosges washed-rind. -
Foie gras terrine
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Pad Thai
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How to serve Wolfberger Eichberg Gewurztraminer
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Munster cheese, Foie gras terrine, Pad Thai. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Wolfberger co-op has bottled Eichberg Gewurztraminer as a Grand Cru cuvee since 1985, sourcing from member growers around Eguisheim.
- 1985: Wolfberger Eichberg Gewurztraminer becomes a fixture of the Grand Cru range
Facts
- Producer
- Wolfberger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Eichberg
- Oak
- Large old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Wolfberger Eichberg Gewurztraminer
What does Wolfberger Eichberg Gewurztraminer taste like?
On the nose, rose petal, lychee, candied ginger, honey. On the palate, lychee, ripe apricot, ginger spice, salt. Structurally full-bodied, medium acidity with a long finish. Wolfberger's Eichberg Gewurztraminer from limestone slopes above Eguisheim. Reliable co-op Grand Cru with the maison's friendly aromatic style.
When should I drink Wolfberger Eichberg Gewurztraminer?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Wolfberger Eichberg Gewurztraminer?
Munster cheese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie gras terrine and Pad Thai. Aromatic Gewurz for Vosges washed-rind.
What grapes are in Wolfberger Eichberg Gewurztraminer?
The blend is Gewurztraminer (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Eichberg.
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