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The Schaals of Alsace and South Africa
A bi-hemispherical operation worth following. A shorter version of this article is published by the Financial Times . See also 27 hours in Alsace and In praise of Alsace's dry...

Jancis Robinson
Saturday 22 February 2025
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Wine news in 5
LA wildfires, US alcohol and health reports, Collio’s orange wines, Alsace vine challenges
Plus a eulogy for Dr Anita Oberholster and some exciting site news, including the re-release of more Vintner's Tales, the latest featuring the dapper and amusing Michael Broadbent, seen above...

Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 18 January 2025
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In praise of Alsace's dry Rieslings
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Some fabulous wines from three excellent producers, including 18 vintages of Clos Ste Hune back to 1966. Above, some of...
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Is the future of Alsace red?
1 August 2024 The news that Pinot Noir has been approved for a third Alsace grand cru, Vorbourg, reported by...
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US dietary guidelines for alcohol update, new red Alsace Grand Cru, Champagne challenges
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Chapoutier's 2023 Sélections Parcellaires
The latest single-vineyard wines from this long-standing champion of organic and biodynamic viticulture in France’s Rhône Valley and beyond. Jancis...
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Collecting on a budget – rest of France
The second in a new series for those starting a cellar. A version of this article, Jancis's last Saturday contribution...
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Alsace reflections
An Alsace view on the region's distinctive and delicious wines, from sparkling through white, orange, pink, red and dessert. Bitter...
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How to pair Alsace Gewurztraminer with food
A dramatic wine demands dramatic food. And that doesn’t mean ‘Asian’.
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Alsace – grand cru power
How much power is too much? Above, Grand Cru Brand, from the middle of the vineyard.
Are Alsace's grands crus...
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How sweet is that Alsace wine?
21 September 2023 We are republishing Julia's 2021 article today because of the latest controversy in Alsace over sweetness and...
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Biodyvin's biodynamic wines
This Alsace-based biodynamic group is growing in size and stature, gathering top names in wine from all corners of France...
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Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr, Rosacker Riesling 2021 Alsace Grand Cru
A veritable bargain for lovers of fine dry Riesling. And a recommended rich but savoury Gewurztraminer too.
From €18.30, £18.50...
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Alsace Millésimes – the rest
It's not all about Riesling, as part 2 of our review of the Millésimes Alsace Digitasting reveals. See Alsace Millésimes...
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Alsace Millésimes – the Rieslings
After the success of the inaugural global online Millésimes Alsace Digitasting in 2021, billed as 'the first "phygital" wine trade...
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Julien Schaal, Rosacker Riesling 2020/21 Alsace Grand Cru
Something really special for lovers of dry, terroir-driven Riesling.
From €22.50, £24, $29.99
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