Paul Schneider, Pinot Gris, 2012, Alsace, France

Paul Schneider, Pinot Gris, 2012, Alsace, France

Paul Schneider, Pinot Gris, 2012, Alsace, France

 

I went to Eguisheim in Alsace and it was one of the most fabulous wine places I have been too. There are maybe 30 producers in a village that takes no more than 5 minutes to go from one side to the other and the people were so friendly with the wines so amazing. This 2012 shows how good they last, it has amazing ripe citrus fruits and a slightly thicker texture that makes you just want a sip rather than guzzle. At about £10 a bottle its super value.

Albert Mann, Grand Cru Pinot Gris, Hengst, 2011, Alsace, France

Pinot Gris, Hengst, 2011, Alsace, France

Pinot Gris, Hengst, 2011, Alsace, France

Ooohhh was the general comment when this was brought out to drink followed shortly afterwards by aaahhh. A Grand Cru is not to be rushed and one by Albert Mann should have extra care. Aromas and flavours of ripe citrus, pineapple, a solid body and a creamy undernote makes this a wine to sip and take pleasure in.  Prices for earlier vintages start at £35 and are recommended,  getting 2011 vintage is harder, buy later ones and age yourself is my recommendation.

Oastbrook, Pinot Gris 2018, East Sussex, UK

Ok, so Pinot Gris is not you usual white wine thats been produced from the UK which you drink. Bacchus is what most people drinking UK white wine, first taste with a number of other german grapes as a blend following.
There are aromas and flavours of tropical fruits, lemons, limes and mellon with a fresh minerality that is light and refreshing. Fantastic, first rate, such a great alternative to Bacchus. Oastbrook have certainly shown that they can offer world winning wine. At £19 a bottle its not cheap even by UK standards but I think you need to look at this in world context. If you are prepared to pay £30 for a great white Burgundy then why not under £20 for a great Pinot Gris from the UK where the quality is equal (alright different grapes but you get the picture)
Oastbrook Pinot Gris 2018, East Sussex, UK

Oastbrook Pinot Gris 2018, East Sussex, UK

Paul Schneider, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France

We visited Eguisheim in Alsace a few years ago and tried wines from about 20 producers that had shops in the village.This was one of the highlights of the trip.

Full of colour and thicker than most dry white wines.  There are aromas of pear bread dough. There’s pear and spice with minerality on the taste. Very clean and smooth. It went fantastically with the Indian food we had.
At about Eur10 a bottle great value.
Paul Schneider Pinot Gris, Alsace, France

Paul Schneider Pinot Gris, Alsace, France