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2018 Sylvaner “R”
Domaine Ostertag
The capital R in the name is a nod to Sylvaner Rouge, a rare red-skinned mutation of Sylvaner still present in small pockets of Alsace. The color is that of a deep rosé thanks to a long pressing cycle (8-9 hours), then it saw fermentation and élevage in stainless steel. It is structured more like a red wine and bears little resemblance to white Sylvaner. Round and full-bodied with a bit of tannin, this is a very generous and juicy wine with unique aromas of spices (pain d'épices), dried fruit, smoke, peat, and honey.
—Anthony Lynch
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2018 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | Sylvaner Rouge |
| Appellation: | Alsace |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Alsace |
| Producer: | Domaine Ostertag |
| Winemaker: | Arthur Ostertag |
| Vineyard: | 1.2 ha, 5-20 years |
| Soil: | Quartz, clay, sandstone, marl, granite |
| Aging: | Aged 12 months in stainless steel |
| Farming: | Biodynamic (certified) |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
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About The Producer
Domaine Ostertag
To call André Ostertag a revolutionary winemaker is to tell just half the story. He is a pioneer, certainly, but also an ardent environmentalist. After training in Burgundy, André returned to the family domaine in Alsace with renewed zeal: he lowered yields considerably and introduced viticultural and vinification techniques from other regions to his own home ground. He looks for the nuance of terroir rather than the typicity of a grape varietal. André rejects formulaic, scientifically engineered wines, and since going biodynamic in 1997, has been an active member of the natural farming community.
About The Region
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Tragically, Alsace might be the most misunderstood wine region of France. In spite of its long history of viticulture and tremendous diversity of pedigreed terroirs, a past fraught with marketing mishaps has left consumers baffled as to what exactly to expect inside one of these mysterious tall, thin bottles.
The good news, on the other hand, is that a new wave of quality-oriented growers is working hard to put Alsace in its rightful place as one of the world’s most fascinating sources of fine white wine. By embracing tradition, respecting terroir, and making a concerted effort to better communicate the countless virtues their wines have to offer, they have succeeded in putting Alsace back on the map.
Crafted from a number of grape varieties and beautifully interpreting the region’s mosaic of soil types, our Alsace imports are by and large dry whites offering exceptional versatility at table. While each of these selections is ready to be uncorked tonight, the finest among them are also capable of maturing for many, many years in a cool cellar. Expect kaleidoscopic aromatics, lively acidities, and loads of terroir transparency in these skillfully crafted masterpieces. Enjoy a foray into the thrilling world of the world’s most underrated wine region, and certainly do not hesitate to contact our sales staff with any questions as you take off on this mouth-watering adventure.
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
Great winemakers, great terroirs, there is never any hurry. And I no longer buy into this idea of “peak” maturity. Great winemakers, great terroirs, their wines offer different pleasures at different ages.
Inspiring Thirst, page 312