Kuentz-Bas - 2015 Pinot Noir - Alsace, France The organically grown 2016 Estate

The organically grown 2016 Estate Syrah is a Côte-Rôtie style blend Syrah with 3% of co-fermented Viognier and the inclusion of 50% whole-clusters

The wine is aged for approximately 11 months in mostly used French oak barrels

in the form of a 500L Ermitage puncheon

without fining or filtration with a careful racking prior to bottling

Kuentz-Bas - 2015 Pinot Noir - Alsace, France The organically grown 2016 EstateThe only red produced in Alsace is Pinot Noir. Because much of Alsace is north of Chablis (the part of Burgundy that produces only whites), producing quality Pinot Noir has been historically difficult. Alsace enjoys a warmer and drier microclimate, however, and warming temperatures along with improved winemaking have brought a dramatic refinement. Earthy and complex, similar to a Burgundy, this is one of the best value categories in wine. Burgundy