The history of the
Albrecht family as
winegrowers can be
traced back to 1425 with Romanu
Albrecht, who was
settled in the town
of Thann. This wine
is named for Balthazar Albrecht, who settled in
Orschwihr in 1698. The estate is now in its
ninth generation of family control and is run by
Jean Albrecht. The vineyards are organically
farmed and no oak is utilized with this wine,
but the fruit is picked when very ripe. The
resulting wine has a bright golden color with a
fresh bouquet expressing a slight minerality and
fruity aromas. It's a light-bodied, dry, yet very
soft wine, quite refreshing and loaded with ripe
fruits such as apple, melon, peach and mango,
with subtle mineral notes. Clean long finish.
Pair with salads, seafood, fish, chicken, pork,
veal and mild-flavored cheeses.
Alsace is one of the loveliest parts
of France. It was originally part of the Holy Roman
Empire and only became French at the end of the Thirty
Years War in 1648. It was annexed by Germany in 1870
and returned to France in 1919.
The
vineyards of Alsace occupy the northeastern corner
of France between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine
Valley in the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin departements.
The types of soil are most varied, with a mix of
limestone,
clay, silt, sandy-gravel, sandstone and granite running
through the vineyards, suiting the Alsatian grape varieties
to a greater or lesser degree. The vines are mostly
planted on hillsides facing east and south, at an altitude
of 200-450 meters above sea-level, with some magnificently
accentuated slopes with due-south exposure that give
extra ripeness to the grapes to produce vendage tardive
or even selection des grains nobles wines in good years.
The
mountains protect the 110-kilometer stretch of vines
from the wind and rain emanating from the northwest,
to the extent that Alsace has one of the driest climates
in France, with sunny days lasting long into the autumn.
The Bas-Rhin, to the north, is correspondingly richer
and more intensely aromatic.
There
are a number of grape varieties in Alsace; however,
four of the most important are Riesling, Gewürztraminer,
Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc.
Red
Wine
2003 NAPA GIRL CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Napa Valley, California
Napa
Girl Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 is the result of a special
selection of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
from the 2003 Napa harvest. A
medium-bodied wine that is well balanced,
with ripe fruit, rich
berries and a touch of spice. A hint
of vanilla lingers on the velvety
finish.
Napa Girl wines offer both high
quality of fruit, fun and attractive
packaging, and emphasizes the idea that wine
can greatly enhance a lifestyle.
The
world-famous Napa Valley is known for its high
quality wines, culinary offerings, gorgeous
scenery and high quality of life which
emphasizes the arts, philanthropy, education,
and giving back. Napa Girl wines embody the
essence of what makes Napa so unique in that
they are excellent to share with friends,
accompany a meal, provide a backdrop for
great memories, and provide a connection to the
community.
It is drinking wonderfully right now.
Wines
by Jennifer is also proud to announce our new "Cellar
Club", featuring a new wine each month suitable for
long-term aging. Call the shop and ask for Jennifer for all
the details on this exciting new Club, or visit our Featured
Cellar Club Wine page for details on this month's selection.
The history of the
Albrecht family as
winegrowers can be
traced back to 1425 with Romanu
Albrecht, who was
settled in the town
of Thann. This wine
is named for Balthazar Albrecht, who settled in
Orschwihr in 1698. The estate is now in its
ninth generation of family control and is run by
Jean Albrecht. The vineyards are organically
farmed and no oak is utilized with this wine,
but the fruit is picked when very ripe. The
resulting wine has a bright golden color with a
fresh bouquet expressing a slight minerality and
fruity aromas. It's a light-bodied, dry, yet very
soft wine, quite refreshing and loaded with ripe
fruits such as apple, melon, peach and mango,
with subtle mineral notes. Clean long finish.
Pair with salads, seafood, fish, chicken, pork,
veal and mild-flavored cheeses.
Alsace is one of the loveliest parts
of France. It was originally part of the Holy Roman
Empire and only became French at the end of the Thirty
Years War in 1648. It was annexed by Germany in 1870
and returned to France in 1919.
Napa
Girl Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 is the result of a special
selection of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
from the 2003 Napa harvest. A
medium-bodied wine that is well balanced,
with ripe fruit, rich
berries and a touch of spice. A hint
of vanilla lingers on the velvety
finish.
Napa Girl wines offer both high
quality of fruit, fun and attractive
packaging, and emphasizes the idea that wine
can greatly enhance a lifestyle.