2 | Wine, Alsace

"The 2010 Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris Reserve is gold-yellow in color, with a charming and complex nose of dried white fruits and nuts, with a touch of smokiness. The same expressive characteristics are found on the palate which is generous, fruitforward and full-bodied with balanced acidity."

"A pretty, floral Riesling with apple blossom and lily notes accenting the quince, mandarin orange and Gala apple notes. Tangy and very thirst-quenching."

"Already very characteristic, despite it’s youth, on the palate it is well constructed with a light aftertaste that harmonizes beautifully with an honest acidity, making this a wonderfully, easy drinking wine. Exhibits the classic pale golden color with a delicious nose of white flowers, pears and carnations. Pleasant finish filled with white fruit."

"Snappy, and well-defined by racy acidity, this offers orange and grapefruit zest accents to flavors of lychee, kumquat and ground ginger; a hint of orchard blossom wafts through to the lasting finish."

"Gentil shows pure, fresh aromas, very fruit-driven and floral, as well as expressive and flattering. On the palate, this dry wine has a lively, youthful fresh character that is refreshing, with a pleasant, scented finish. Gentil is a perfect wine to sip with friends or to enjoy with simple everyday meals. Gentil is best enjoyed chilled with saltwater and freshwater fish, shellfish, starters and hors d'oeuvres."

"Scents of white truffle; candied lime and orange peel; and peach could also be those of a Riesling. Firm, polished, and palpably full of stuffing, yet succulent and downright refreshing in a way Alsace Pinot Gris seldom is, this brings varietally recognizable smoke and lip-smacking saline savor in its finish. As a classic (read: “old-fashioned, dry-tasting”) Alsace Pinot Gris that should drink well for at least 8-10 years, this represents an exceptional value … and if you consider the price of white truffles, it’s a steal!"