Alsace.Jura Producers COPY Flashcards
Zind-Hubrecht: History
Located in Turckheim. Vinegrowers since 1620; vinification at the domaine began in 1947. Zind was merged onto Humbrecht in 1959. Currently run by Olivier Humbrecht MW, biodynamic pioneer.
Zind-Humbrecht: Vineyards
40 hectares between Gueberschwihr, Wintzenheim, Turkheim, Hunawihr, and Thann. Grand Crus: Goldert (Gueberschwihr) Hengst (Wintzenheim) Brand (Turkheim) Rangen (Thann) Single Vineyards: Rotenberg - abuts Hengst, Clos Häuserer (Wintzenheim), Herrenweg, Clos Jebsal, Heimbourg - abuts Brand (Turkheim), Clos Windsbuhl (Hunawihr)
Zind-Humbrecht: Monopoles
Clos Windsbuhl Clos Häuserer (at the foot of Hengst) Clos Jebsal (abuts Brand)
What is the name of Zind-Humbrecht’s sugar measuring scale, and how does it work?
Indice (in-di-see) 1-5, with 1 being driest.
Where is Trimbach, and when was it founded?
Ribeauvillé Founded 1626 in Riquewihr
Trimbach: Vineyards
Clos Saint Hune: 1.67ha monopole within Rosacker (Hunawihr) Geisberg Osterberg (both Ribeauvillé)
Trimbach House Style: Sweet or Dry?
Generally very dry, except the VT and SGN (Cuvée Frédéric Emile is produced as VT and SGN)
Is Clos Saint Hune ever produced as VT?
1959 1989 ONLY
Where is Boxler, and when was it founded?
Niedermorschwihr 1673; domaine bottling began in 1946 with Albert Boxler.
What is unique about Boxler’s Grand Cru bottlings?
They bottle subplots, designated by the first initial of that block on the label (e.g. Sommerberg “E”)
Boxler: Vineyards & Top Wines
Sommerberg (Niedermorschwihr): Dudenstein (riesling), Eckberg (riesling), Wiptal (pinot gris) Brand (Turkheim): Kirchberg (riesling) Also varietal wines from Sommerberg and Brand, no subplot designation, as well as SGN and VT.
Where is Weinbach? When and by whom was it founded?
Kayserberg The Order of Capuchin monks in 1612.
Weinbach: Farming Philosophy
Biodynamic Conversion began in 1998; completed by 2005
Weinbach: Vineyards
-Clos des Capuchins (low on the slope, silt over granite, all varieties, produces Cuvée Theo) -Schlossberg GC, Kayserberg (1st GC in Alsace, grauwacke/sandstone/shale, Riesling, produces Cuvée Sainte Catherine) -Furstentum GC, Sigolsheim (highest elevation for Weinbach, calcaire, Gewurztraminer) -Mambourg GC, Sigolsheim (limstone/calcareous marl, Gewurz, often VT/SGN) -Altenbourg (downslope from Furstentum, limestone/clay, PG/Gewurz) -Cuvée Laurence Vineyard (below Altenbourg, limestone/clay, PG/Gewurz) -Mackrain GC, Bennwihr/Sigolsheim (limestone/marl, Gewurz, 1st vintag 2005)
What is L’Inédit!?
A bottling of riesling Cuvée Sainte Catherine (Schlossberg). Harvested in one pick (no tries), generally botrytized, and bottled with 20-30g/L RS. First vintage 1998.
