Riesling from the Breitenberg vineyard in Westhalten. Vines are about 35 years old and rooted in sandstone (buntsandstein) soils. Pale golden color. Delicate nose with aromas of citrus (lemon, lime), mineral, saline. Citrus on the palate (mostly lime). Zesty acidity. Long finish. Saline notes. Really refreshing — 4 years ago
Light straw unfiltered in the glass. VA strong at first on the nose with oxidized forward, mellowing out nicely as it opened and smelling of ripe toasted fruits. Full bodied and round with good acidity cutting through. Tasting of tropical fruit, bananas, and melon with a fresh spiciness. Overall, a lovely and complex Gewurtz from Alsace - big and bold and fun to drink. Pairs well with gnocchi and ricotta. — 5 years ago
2011 vintage. Marc Humbrecht is the 13th generation winemaker of this small Alsace estate ( 6 hectares under vine). This 11 years old Gewürztraminer from the Steinert Grand Cru vineyard is simply stunning. Intense perfume of lychee and rose petals. Obvious residual sugar (the back label indicates a 4 out of 6 sweetness level), that beautifully balances out the typical spicy bitterness of this grape variety. It is layered, complex and very long. If you like lychee you will love this one! — 4 years ago
Peaches, blossoms, honeysuckle, silky and off dry. Thanks to @Andy DeSoto and Becky for schlepping this beaut from Alsace — 7 years ago
Bold and fruity — 9 months ago
Very good — 2 years ago
Gewurztraminer from the Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru - known for producing exceptional, very aromatic Gewurztraminer. Located above the villages of Soultzmatt and Westhalten (west of Colmar), the Zinnkoepflé takes its name from “Sonne Koepflé” - the local name given to small circular marine fossils found in its
predominantly sandstone-limestone soils (some examples on display at the winery). Fragrant, round, smooth. — 5 years ago
Off dry. Almost like Riesling. White stone fruit. Ripe — 7 years ago
Steven Lee
It is Steinert Flaxman. Xmas 2025 Red 6. At the first hr of decanting was rather dissapointing but after 2 hrs the tannin mellow and the strawberry and mineral. I can feel the quality of the wine at the end. it is smooth — a month ago