2007 Muscat Reserve

The largely-Ottonel Weinbach 2007 Muscat d’Alsace Reserve smells of sage, mint, and citrus oils; offers an uncanny combination of soothing, rounded texture with invigorating pungency; and finishes with nips of bitterness, yet a satisfying primary, melony and subtly citric juiciness that one can by no means take for granted with this grape. I would expect this to drink well for another 3-4 years. This year, Domaine Weinbach will receive its official certification as organic and biodynamic growers. The Fallers did well in the difficult 2006 vintage – especially with those Gewurztraminer harvested before botrytis gained the upper hand – and with good reason expressed elation over the vibrancy and refinement that characterizes most of 2007s. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802