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Rolly Gassmann Riesling 2007 Alsace
Rolly Gassmann Riesling 2007 table

Vintage	2007
Region	In the heart of Alsace, north of Colmar
Colour/Style	Dry white - medium-to-full bodied.
Grapes	100% Riesling
Alcohol (a.b.v)	12.5%
Food	On its own, or with spicy oriental meat or fish dishes
Next day	As good, perhaps even better
Drink	Over the next 5 to 10 years
As a lover of the German "fruchtighe" style of Riesling, I often struggle to appreciate the more robust, dry style of Alsace Riesling. But this one ticks all of my boxes. It has a wonderfully expressive nose, combining lemon, peach, apple and grape skins with a really pronounced, up-front wet stone/mineral quality. The palate has an earthy richness to it, with a sweet, almost cider apple quality, offset by zesty lemon and lime flavours, and again a palpable streak of minerality. The aromas and flavours continue to grow in the glass, in a wine of real complexity, finesse and great length. Although an absolute joy to drink now, it promises much for those who are patient enough to cellar it for a few more years.

Price: £14.99 (Including: VAT at 20%)

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Rolly Gassmann Gewurztraminer 2007 Alsace
Rolly Gassmann Gewurztraminer 2007

Vintage	2007
Region	In the heart of Alsace, just north of Colmar
Colour/Style	Slightly off-dry white - medium-to-full bodied.
Grapes	100% Gewurztraminer
Alcohol (a.b.v)	13.0%
Food	Spicy oriental meat or fish dishes, foie gras, fresh fruit
Next day	Even better
Drink	Over the next 5 to 10 years
Quite a deep yellow-gold colour, which hints at richness, though it is beautifully restrained, both on the nose and the palate. All of the aromas I expect in a Gewurztraminer are present and correct, with the floral and exotic fruit perfume augmented by subtle notes of coriander, oregano and an intriguing (and not unpleasant) hint of emulsion paint. And whilst the palate delivers the expected hit of intense lychee and rosewater flavours, along with an unexpected element of freshly-grated root ginger, it also possesses (glory be!) a delicious and very refreshing backbone of lemon-tinged acidity. Result - a Gewurztraminer with real balance and elegance. So much so, in fact, that I can certainly see me enjoying a bottle or two more of this, for the sake of sheer pleasure, rather than just writing about it for the blog/website.

Price: £16.75 (Including: VAT at 20%)

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Rolly Gassmann Pinot Gris 2008 Alsace
Rolly Gassmann Pinot Gris 2008 table

Vintage	2008
Region	In the heart of Alsace, north of Colmar
Colour/Style	Dry white - medium-to-full bodied.
Grapes	100% Pinot Gris
Alcohol (a.b.v)	13.0%
Food	On its own, or with spicy chicken, stir fries or pasta laced with olive oil, garlic and herbs
Next day	Even better - if such a thing is possible
Drink	Over the next 5 to 10 years
A deep orange/gold colour, suggesting a high level of ripeness. The texture in the glass is also a good indicator - swirl the glass and it takes a while for the tears to even form, never mind roll down the sides. The nose also promises much ripeness, with an intensity of mineral-rich fruit such as I have rarely (if ever) encountered in a "basic" Alsace cuvée. The aromas of flowers, toffee apple, peach, apricot and orange that emanate from the glass really do heighten the senses. A whiff of wet slate and backgound notes of cinnamon and spice, not to mention what I perceive as more than a hint of honeyed botrytis, merely add to what really is a complex nose. And the palate doesn't disappoint, offering a depth of flavour and richness reminiscent of a vendange tardive (late harvest) wine, yet at the same time so wonderfully fresh and vibrant. The spiced citrus, tree fruit and mineral flavours are matched blow-for-blow by a toffee and marmalade-like intensity, all of which lingers for an age on the palate. There's a certain amount of residual sugar, for sure, but any impression of sweetness is far outweighed by the sheer intensity of flavour and joyous balance that this wine possesses. Rolly Gassmann have a reputation for producing wines with a certain amount of residual sugar, which often take a few years to come into balance. But this one is supremely balanced already, and the sheer pleasure of drinking it has me in complete and utter rapture. I shudder to think how much better this wine will become, with a few more years in bottle, because although it is painfully young, it really is so delicious now. An utterly glorious, stunning wine. Buy it.

Price: £17.50 (Including: VAT at 20%)

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We deliver only to UK and Northern Ireland addresses. The minimum order value is £75 (plus the delivery charge). You may of course choose a mix of any wines in our range. Orders between £75 and £200: delivery charge is £7.50. Orders over £200: delivery is free! (If your order is over £200, please remember to change the delivery charge in checkout to £0.00). Please note: Delivery to non-mainland addresses (Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, etc.) is usually possible, but may not be on a next-working-day basis. It is also more expensive than delivery to mainland addresses, so will be charged at cost (for orders under £200) but with a small discount for orders over £200 - please call us for a quote.

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