Three Excellent Alsace Wine Tasting Itineraries
Alsace is a wonderful region to visit for wine tasting and all around cuisine and culture. With villages steeped in medieval history, a warm and dry climate, a regional wine style that is unique and traditional focusing on rich, aromatic whites, and a welcoming tourism atmosphere, Alsace really has
Winter in Alsace
Misty towns, dewy hills, drab and dripping with moss and silvery slick water. A sky that is nebulous - oyster gray with washes of a neutral, dormant and cool blue. The roads that only locals follow now, as industry that does not await, and winter that does not beckon
Domaine Camille Braun, Orschwihr, France
Like many small, quality focused wineries in Alsace, the Braun family has been making wine in the region for many centuries. Since the late 16th century, one generation after another of winemakers has coaxed out the finest expressions of the enchanting varietals Alsace is famous for. While throughout much
Domaine Allimant-Laugner – Orschwiller, France
Such was the case with our recent visit to the charming family producer of Allimant Laugner in Orschwiller. This family domaine represents a yearning for quality and integrity that beautifully upholds the spirit of Alsace. They produce a comparatively modest range of regional varietal wines, with a single Grand
Top 5 Wine Bars in Strasbourg, France!
Welcome to Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace! The lovely and very walkable city center boasts a towering cathedral, limited vehicular traffic, canals and bridges, a modern tram system, and charmingly cute side streets for wandering and exploring. And if you love the rich and flavorful wines of Alsace, you
Domaine Cattin – Voegtlinshoffen, France
After a bit of research on the quaint medieval style of Alsace, and perhaps even a few visits to charming, intimate wineries around the region, you will rightfully be shocked when you approach the stately and modern facility that is Domaine Cattin. Clean lines, hard angles, construction of stone