Frankly Wines » Alsace

Two different styles of Gewurz from the Lidl Easter Wine Cellar I recently posted a review of two easy drinking whites from the Lidl Easter Wine Cellar. Now it’s time to look at two different G...

https://frankstero.com/2021/03/23/wine-review-traminer-aromatico-friuli-and-camille-meyer-grand-cru-mambourg-gewurztraminer-from-lidl/

As a devoted fan of Alsace wines I’m heartened that Lidl include one or more examples in their limited release French wine events.  For example, in 2017 I have really enjoyed Jean Cornelius Sy...

https://frankstero.com/2021/02/23/wine-review-alsace-and-burgundy-from-lidl-male-mine-a-double-70/

In these unusual times, we all need a lift from time to time. As a change to my usual wine reviews I’ve decided to start a fun and irreverent series on matching wine and music. The basic idea i...

https://frankstero.com/2020/11/15/the-frankly-wines-friends-wine-music-series-18-david-crossley/

When I received the list of the wines to be included in the SuperValu French Wine Sale, the wine I was most keen to taste was this Pinot Blanc.  Why?  Well because it’s from Alsace, of course...

https://frankstero.com/2020/09/04/gustave-lorentz-pinot-blanc/

Rolly-Gassmann is based in Rorschwihr, a small Alsatian village close to Ribeauvillé; a ten minute drive along the D18 takes you past André Kientler on the outskirts of Ribeauvillé and close t...

https://frankstero.com/2020/08/14/rolly-gassman-alsace-pinot-gris-vt-1996/

In these unusual times, we all need a lift from time to time. As a change to my usual wine reviews I’ve decided to start a fun and irreverent series on matching wine and music. The basic idea i...

https://frankstero.com/2020/06/28/the-frankly-wines-friends-wine-music-series-9-melanie-may/

Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss The Domaine dates back to the 1600s but gained its current name when Marc took over in 1971.  His son Antoine has been involved for over 20 years and took over running ...

https://frankstero.com/2020/06/18/riesling-with-a-difference-marc-kreydenweiss-andlau-riesling/

In these unusual times, we all need a lift from time to time.  As a change to my usual wine reviews I’ve decided to start a fun and irreverent series on matching wine and music. The basic idea...

https://frankstero.com/2020/05/17/the-frankly-wines-friends-wine-music-series-3-avril-kirrane-mcmorrough/

Last year our family holiday (remember them?) was in Brittany which, although convenient for the ferry ports, isn’t a quality wine producing region.  My vinous needs therefore have to be met b...

https://frankstero.com/2020/05/14/hauller-alsace-sylvaner-vieilles-vignes-2017/

It’s fair to say that all châteaux, castles and palaces have history – they’ve generally been around a long time – but some have more than others.  The first recorded mention of Châtea...

https://frankstero.com/2020/05/07/chateau-dorschwihr-pinot-gris-2014/