Tesco Finest Alsace Riesling 75cl

Expert Opinion

In the press...

Good to see a screwcap on a French wine, in this case the Cave de Turckheim's deliciously floral scented Riesling with its lively fresh, zesty lime-citrusy fruit quality linked to a dry finish that makes it the ideal match for R in the month shellfish and seafood.

Of the 2011 vintage, David Williams said: "Alsace is fast becoming my favourite white wine region: during a visit last year I was bowled over by the quality on offer. It doesn't offer much in the bargain basement, but in the £8-£15 bracket it's hard to beat. This perky riesling was made for Tesco by the well-run co-operative Cave de Turkheim and it's a great introduction to the area: intensely aromatic with white flowers and lime zest and real zing and zip on the palate."

Of the 2011 vintage, Jamie Goode said: "Alsace is one of my favourite wine regions and Riesling is one of my favourite grapes, so this is a marriage made in heaven. It's a lively, fresh white with pure, lemony fruit and good acidity. Just a tiny trace of sweetness rounds off the flavours nicely."

Of the 2011 vintage, Jamie Goode said: "Alsace is one of my best-loved wine regions and Riesling is one of my favourite grapes, so I love this combination. It's a lively fresh white with pure, lemony fruit and good acidity. The tiniest hint of sweetness rounds off the flavours."

Background

History

Kuehn was founded in 1675 by the Baron de Schiele, vine grower & wine merchant. During World War 2 the town of Ammerschwihr was almost completely destroyed. The only structures left were the deep cellars which refuge village inhabitants.

Winemaking details

Pierre Sibille

Regional info

The villages of Alsace lie in a narrow band at the foot of the Vosges Mountains. Low rainfall & long dry autumns allow Alsace to produce aromatic wines from similar grapes used in German wine.