Although autumn is often synonymous with red wines, we shall now take a quick trip to the "wine paradise" Alsace and test a bunch of white wines, and first of all the grape I most appreciates from this area: Riesling. All of Alsace is very well adapted to wine tourism with its many small picturesque villages and its own "wine routes". Routes suitable for the very best to do by bike. Many of the roads is actually quite narrow. Our little tour is concentrated in a few kilometers south of Strasbourg and down to Colmar. Here is a series of small towns and cities with character.

From Blienschwiller through Riquewihr, Hunawihr and Kaysersberg to RIBEAUVILLE.

In addition to excellent wineries in a row, there are many great restaurants with stars in the Michelin guide. Along our route you can find, among other things, Maximilien in Zellenberg,Table du Gourmet in Riquewihr and Chambard in Kaysersberg.

Trimbach Riesling 2008 – dice 6

Trimbach Riesling 2008 is a volume seller, understandably enough. Scores the top of everything. Beautiful mineral tones and beautiful blend of green apple, some pear and yellow fruits (citrus).Of course, top balance, good "tensioned" and "crispy" enough for my taste. Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Trinmbach Émile 2004 – dice 6

We take the very best for last. It was served at President Obama's presentation of the Peace Prize, and elected the Swedish king when his daughter married.Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Trinmbach Émile 2004 is a king. Beautiful, slightly deep straw color.Delightful aroma of most yellow fruits. Beautiful balance.

White Precious Drops, Oppland Arbeiderblad, October 2010, Arne Noess, Norway

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