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2006 Weinbach, Domaine Pinot Gris Cuvee Sainte Catherine
Pinot Gris: 1500ml
$149.99
$129.99
about this wine:
Weinbach's Pinot Gris are full-bodied, off-dry in style with complex bouquets and beautiful roundness. They tend to be fairly racy wines with a considerable amount of spice and tannins which allow the tangy finish to linger on the palate.
Grapes for the Cuvee Sainte Catherine are normally picked late in the year (sometime around November 25th, day of Sainte Catherine) so that they can enjoy the late autumn sun. The grapes for the cuvee's Pinot Gris come from Clos des Capucins, a historical plot of land that was mentioned already in 890 C.E. when Richarde the empress gave it to the Evital Abbey, who later on handed part of it over to the Capucins monks. Located at the bottom of a slope in the hills of Keyserberg, its sandy/gravely soil provides a home for all of Domaine Weinbach's various grape varietals including Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and Muscat.
The wine is dry, full-bodied with a good acidity, and has pronounced mineral characteristics on the nose. Citrus is found in the aromas as well as as the flavors, and licorice is laced throughout. The finish is long, ending on a zesty grapefruit note. Goes well with white meats, risottos, duck, geese, etc.
88 points,
Wine Spectator, October 2008
This tangy white displays flavors of pink grapefruit, tangelo and spice, backed by fresh, firm acidity. Juicy finish. Try with light seafood dishes. Best from 2009 through 2013. 125 cases imported. -AN
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