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2021 Pinot Noir “Les Jardins”
Domaine Ostertag
The Alsatians cannot subsist solely on white wines, believe it or not, so they planted some Pinot Noir here and there to mix it up. Here are three reasons to start paying attention to Alsace’s Pinot Noirs:
1. NOVELTY: Due to increasingly consistent ripening, talented Alsatian vignerons have been taking their vin rouge more and more seriously. Alsace is no longer synonymous only with world-class whites.
2. FLAVOR PROFILE: Alsatian Pinot has a character of its own. Dark and spicy with an earthiness that recalls a walk in the forest, this bottling bears that unmistakable signature.
3. VALUE: Great producers like Ostertag are crafting delicious Pinots at prices that do not come close to their Burgundian counterparts.
This one from Ostertag has no aspirations of grandeur; rather, its purpose is to quench thirst, inspire joy, and wash down simple yet gratifying snacks. Vivid fruit marks the aroma, like candied cherry with a hint of red berries. The silky-smooth feel on the palate and tangy, sweet-tart finish make this charmer a refreshing choice for pâté and soft cheeses.
—Anthony Lynch
Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Pinot Noir |
Appellation: | Alsace |
Country: | France |
Region: | Alsace |
Producer: | Domaine Ostertag |
Winemaker: | Arthur Ostertag |
Vineyard: | 20+ yrs, 0.5 ha |
Soil: | Gravel, Clay |
Aging: | Ages in stainless steel tanks for 9 months |
Farming: | Biodynamic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 12.5% |
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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
Alsace
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...
When buying red Burgundy, I think we should remember:
1. Big wines do not age better than light wine.
2. A so-called great vintage at the outset does not guarantee a great vintage for the duration.
3. A so-called off vintage at the outset does not mean the wines do not have a brilliant future ahead of them.
4. Red Burgundy should not taste like Guigal Côte-Rôtie, even if most wine writers wish it would.
5. Don’t follow leaders; watch yer parking meters.
Inspiring Thirst, page 174