{"product_id":"cave-de-turckheim-grand-cru-brand-pinot-gris-alsace-grand-cru-france-2017-75cl","title":"Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris, Alsace Grand Cru, France, 2017, 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, ripe yet elegant Alsace Grand Cru white wine made from 100% Pinot Gris. It comes from the Brand vineyard, whose dry granite soils and strong sun exposure ripen the grapes fully. This 2017 vintage has buttery honey, exotic spice and baked apricot on the palate, lifted by a note of lime acidity, and works with a wide range of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCave de Turckheim is a cooperative winery in Turckheim, at the mouth of the Munster Valley in Alsace. It focuses on wines that show the character of the region’s Grand Cru vineyards, including Brand, whose name comes from the German word for fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it’s made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brand vineyard faces south, giving high levels of ripeness, and cropping is kept well below the appellation maximum. The grapes are hand-harvested and pressed in pneumatic presses, then fermented under controlled temperatures. The wine is left un-fined and lightly filtered to preserve its aromatic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e buttery honey with a dusting of exotic spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e butterscotch and warm spice, with freshly baked glazed apricot tart. The mid-palate has good weight, balanced by silky lime acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e elegant and harmonious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe well chilled but not ice cold in a white wine glass. It pairs well with foie gras, lightly spiced Indian, Chinese or Thai dishes, smoked mackerel, and trout, salmon or sea bass with soy and ginger. Rich cheeses are also a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e White wine, Alsace Grand Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alsace, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cave de Turckheim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Gris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cave de Turckheim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55510551789905,"sku":"AV-WIN-0248","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/1435\/7585\/files\/cave-de-turckheim-grand-cru-brand-pinot-gris-alsace-france-2017-75cl.webp?v=1793151614","url":"https:\/\/the-amber-vault.co.uk\/products\/cave-de-turckheim-grand-cru-brand-pinot-gris-alsace-grand-cru-france-2017-75cl","provider":"The Amber Vault ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}