Winery - Kuentz-Bas
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This small merchant house is best known for its great Vendanges Tardives. But at the simpler level, this Riesling Collection is dry and fresh, with a great floral character, deceptively light acidity and a subtly spicy aftertaste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sylvaner doesn’t make the finest Alsace wines, but it can make some of the most drinkable. As an apéritif, this is delicious: fresh and crisp, with citrus and green plum flavors and a hint of almonds. Kuentz-Bas is a family-owned négociant making a full range of Alsace wines in Husseren-les-Châteaux, named after the three ruined castles that dominate the hill behind the village.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Earthy, hedgerow aromas and some floral character set the scene for a soft, delicate wine that is still very young. Offers acidity, good structure and flavors of almonds. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This simple, very attractive Riesling is a light, delicate wine, with dryness, fine acidity and flavors of grapefruit and green apples. It is fresh, crisp and ready to drink now. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A full-bodied, dry style, which emphasizes spice rather than richness. This is a good apéritif wine, with a touch of acidity. No need to age this wine, drink now. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s already some petrol character to this attractive wine, which also has great acidity and a fine, bone- dry feel. On the palate, there are some intense currant flavors. A great food wine with good concentration. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A great, intense wine, probably the most impressive in the line-up of Kuentz-Bas grand crus. The structure, tannins and concentrated fruit all work together, while the toast and green apples combine to give it both depth and a lift. It should age as well, over the next 5–10 years. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This grand cru vineyard, renowned for its Gewürztraminer, is also able to produce elegant Riesling. This wine is rich and dry, with fresh acidity and a lovely steely, mineral character. There is green fruit, and crispness, with a fine structure. This should develop well over the next 5 years. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fresh, crisp Riesling, with just a touch of sweetness. It is light, fresh and easy to drink, but also has good intensity of flavor to give it depth and some complexity. A selection from Kuentz-Bas hillside vineyards. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Offers pure varietal character, with aromas of spice and ripe lychees, and a velvet palate, rich and intense. This is a beautiful wine, opulent and smooth. Imported by Kermit Lynch.
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