Edelzwicker Réserve, Boxler - 2019

Name: Edelzwicker Réserve, Boxler
Brand: Boxler
SKU: 18329
Price: 28.96 USD
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Item # 18329 750mL

Almost all wines from Alsace are varietals, meaning that they must be made entirely of the listed grape variety. The exception is Edelzwicker, which translates as "noble wine" and is made of a blend of the approved white Alsatian grapes.

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Color

White

Vintage

2019

Country

France

Region

Alsace

Producer

Boxler

Grape Variety

Gewürztraminer

Pinot Blanc

Riesling

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

Edelzwicker is a blend of Alsace's best grapes which changes each year according to the harvest. Iconic producer Albert Boxler's 2013 combines Pinot Blanc, Riesling, & Gewurtztraminer for a delightfully aromatic, balanced wine. Rich honey greets the nose, followed by an abundant fruit bowl of melon, apricot, peach, orange, orchid flowers, and mango. The wine smells sweet and fragrant, but is dry on the palate with good acidity. This wine is completely charming and super versatile with food. The rich fruit marries beautifully with cheeses like gruyere and raclette. It echoes the bright notes in a fish dish with mango salsa, sweet and sour pork, or spicy lime-y Thai food.

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