In episode 192 of The Drinking Hour, host David Kermode explores the elaborate patchwork terroir of Alsace. Joining him for this deep dive is a man who grew up in the region, Eric Zwiebel MS, and Anne Krebhiel MW.
First on the agenda, Krebhiel discusses where Alsace sits in the global wine pantheon and discusses the region’s niche image. Zwiebel, meanwhile, covers some of the historical and cultural background of Alsace, explaining how the fusion of German and French cultures creates a feeling of ‘being in a Christmas market all of the time’.
Next, Krebhiel talks through the viticulture within Alsace, before Zwiebel examines the precise details of the region’s Grand Cru vineyards. Finally, the group provides insight into how Alsace wines performed at the IWSC 2024 and explores the highs and lows of Gewurztraminer.
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