Notify me
				
			2023 Edelzwicker
Meyer-Fonné
				The Edelzwicker, which translates to “noble blend,” is sort of a wine free-for-all. It can be a blend of any of the officially permitted Alsatian white varieties, in any proportion. Producers with a little bit of this, that, and the other blend them into a fresh table white for everyday enjoyment. Meyer-Fonné’s 2023 has a floral, perfumed nose—perhaps from a splash of Muscat?—and a soft mid-palate with green apple and pear—surely a sign of Pinot Blanc in there. The finish is slightly spicy—maybe Gewurztraminer?—with crisp acidity and a hint of nuttiness—that’s definitely the Riesling talking. You can look up the exact blend on our website if you’re curious, but sometimes not knowing is more fun. What can you taste?
—Dustin Soiseth
| Wine Type: | white | 
| Vintage: | 2023 | 
| Bottle Size: | 1L | 
| Blend: | 25% Pinot blanc, 40% Sylvaner, 15% Riesling, 15% Gewurztraminer, 5% Muscat | 
| Appellation: | Alsace | 
| Country: | France | 
| Region: | Alsace | 
| Producer: | Meyer-Fonné | 
| Winemaker: | François & Félix Meyer | 
| Farming: | Organic (practicing) | 
| Alcohol: | 12.5% | 
More from this Producer or Region
			2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Mandelberg Vieilles Vignes”
France | Alsace
The small, sunny Mandelberg cru is already a classic through and through—petrol notes with lush pear, honey, and a tart bite of green apple.
			2020 Sylvaner “Oolithe”
France | Alsace
This bottle gives some of my favorite grand cru Rieslings a run for their money with a nose evoking peach skin and pear and a palate that ripples with fresh acidity.
			2023 Pinot Blanc “Vieilles Vignes”
France | Alsace
Félix Meyer’s old-vine Pinot Blanc from the slopes of Katzenthal, in Alsace, has long overdelivered in the role of the proverbial “crisp white” for which we long.
			2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
France | Alsace
Power, intensity, and complexity combine to bring us a Riesling for the ages.
			2019 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Furstentum”
France | Alsace
A slightly sweeter style of Gewurztraminer with opulent aromas and flavors to pair with any kind of spicy food.
			2023 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Wineck-Schlossberg”
France | Alsace
This wine showcases everything I seek for in a dry Gewurztraminer. The nose shows pure, delicate aromas of fresh lychee and exotic fruit.
			2020 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
France | Alsace
Meyer’s 2020 is lovely stuff—fermented dry, full-bodied in style, it shines at table in a multitude of gastronomic settings with kaleidoscopic range.
			2022 Riesling Réserve
France | Alsace
Meyer’s Riesling Réserve is a mélange of different terroirs around his domaine in Katzenthal, and is a precise, dry, minerally Riesling loaded with character.
			2023 Syrah “Le Samson”
France | Alsace
Stunning notes of ripe plum and vanilla open up into bright cherry in this truly singular Syrah, from Alsace, of all places.
			2023 Pinot Noir “Altenbourg”
France | Alsace
This is a rich, ample, seductive Pinot with notes of tea leaves, strawberries, and blackberries.
About The Producer
Meyer-Fonné
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.
More from Alsace or France
2023 Chasselas
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2020 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Brand”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2018 Pinot Gris Réserve
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2018 Pinot Gris “Dorfburg”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2022 Pinot Blanc
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2022 Riesling Grand Cru “Wineck Schlossberg”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Edelzwicker "Réserve"
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2022 Pinot Gris “Réserve”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Geisberg”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Gewurztraminer
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2020 Sylvaner “Oolithe”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Chasselas
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2020 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Brand”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2018 Pinot Gris Réserve
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2018 Pinot Gris “Dorfburg”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2022 Pinot Blanc
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2022 Riesling Grand Cru “Wineck Schlossberg”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Edelzwicker "Réserve"
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2022 Pinot Gris “Réserve”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Geisberg”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Gewurztraminer
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2020 Sylvaner “Oolithe”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
Where the newsletter started
			Where the newsletter started
Every three or four months I would send my clients a cheaply made list of my inventory, but it began to dawn on me that business did not pick up afterwards. It occurred to me that my clientele might not know what Château Grillet is, either. One month in 1974 I had an especially esoteric collection of wines arriving, so I decided to put a short explanation about each wine into my price list, to try and let my clients know what to expect when they uncorked a bottle. The day after I mailed that brochure, people showed up at the shop, and that is how these little propaganda pieces for fine wine were born.—Kermit Lynch