Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2017 vs Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £22.99 | £22.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Cave de Turckeim | Greywacke |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Pinot Gris | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region | Alsace | — |
| Country | France | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2017
Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris is a rich and ripe yet elegant wine offering remarkable versatility across a wide range of dishes. Sourced from the dry granite soils of the Grand Cru Brand vineyard, which benefit from exceptional sun exposure and naturally low yields, this wine combines opulent ripeness with refined structure. A benchmark example of Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris at its finest. Why You'll Love It This is Grand Cru Alsace Pinot Gris from one of the world's best co-operatives. The Brand vineyard, whose name comes from the German word for 'fire', enjoys a southerly aspect ensuring exceptional ripeness and richness. Cave de Turckheim maintains low cropping levels well below the appellation's maximum, creating wines of remarkable concentration. With hand-harvesting, un-fined and lightly filtered production, this wine offers authentic Grand Cru quality at outstanding value. Meet the Producer Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley, producing wines that showcase the elegance and typicity of Alsace's Grand Cru terroirs with exceptional quality and consistency. Production The Brand vineyard enjoys a southerly aspect that ensures high levels of sunshine, ripeness, and richness in the grapes. Cave de Turckheim maintains low cropping levels well below the appellation's maximum. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed using pneumatic presses, and fermented under controlled temperatures. The wine is un-fined and lightly filtered to retain its naturally aromatic character. Tasting Notes Aromas of buttery honey and a dusting of exotic spice lead to a palate of butterscotch, warm spice, and freshly baked glazed apricot tart. The mid-palate is nicely weighted, balanced by a lift of silky lime acidity, producing an elegant and harmonious finish. Perfect Pairings Foie gras, lightly spiced Indian, Chinese, or Thai dishes, smoked mackerel or full-flavoured trout, salmon, or sea bass
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a vibrant and expressive white from New Zealand, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from prime vineyards in the Southern Valleys and central Wairau Plains. The grapes, grown on alluvial soils rich in greywacke river stones and clay-loams, are machine-harvested at night, lightly pressed, cold-settled, and fermented primarily in stainless steel tanks before spending time on lees to build texture, resulting in a bright, aromatic wine with depth, structure, and purity of fruit. Meet the producer Founded in 2009 by Kevin Judd, long-time chief winemaker at Cloudy Bay, Greywacke focuses on crafting terroir-driven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with precision and elegance. Judd is also an acclaimed wine photographer, capturing the landscapes and vineyards that inspire his wines. Production Grapes are harvested largely by machine during cool night-time conditions, lightly pressed, and cold-settled before fermentation in stainless steel tanks with cultured yeasts. Individual vineyard batches are left on lees until blending, preserving freshness, aromatic intensity, and textural complexity. Tasting notes Aromas of honeydew melon, orange blossom, and subtle herbaceous notes lead to a palate of juicy lemon, steely cassis, and a textured mid-palate with hints of pastis and wildflowers. The wine is bright, structured, and layered, with excellent depth and persistence. Food match Pairs beautifully with fresh seafood, shellfish, goat cheese, light salads, and Asian-inspired dishes. Grape Sauvignon Blanc 100%
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