The immediate punch-in-the-face of pear, green apple, quince paste in this brand new release of an Alsace icon will be something you’ll relish. Luscious and exotically spicy, with honeysuckle, fabulous fruit weight and delicious drive across the palate. 100% pinot gris grown in the Riquewihr district has produced a lovely example, which may have tiny … Read More
Famille Hugel Classic Pinot Gris 2015 $41 (4 stars)
Yvonne Lorkin wine column for week beginning Sat Nov 4 2017
Almost on the daily I’m asked about whether I think chardonnay is making a comeback. To which I usually snort, roll my eyes and spit “Comeback? Comeback? It never went away!” However that’s because I’m irrationally defensive about chardonnay, I love it so much. The versions of chardonnay that are on trend at any given … Read More