Does this mean fine Alsace wines are for the fortunate few?

Usually accompanied by a beer or (sometimes) an Alsace wine.

This situation held up the recognition of Alsace wines.

Stevenson is also regarded as one of the world's leading experts on Alsace wine.

The value figure for that rise in imports of Alsace wines this year was only 21 per cent.

Today it is a major tourist attraction, located on the Alsace wine route.

Alsace wines are among the most dependably good, underappreciated and best values around.

Among admirers of Alsace wines, the winery hardly requires an introduction.

But as is the case with sweetness in other Alsace wines, this depends to a large extent on the house style of the producer.

Sylvaner has a controversial place in Alsace wine.

Everyday Alsace wines, typically bone dry, are rarely disappointing.

The status of Alsace wine region is a case apart within the French wine regions.

To choose a single word to summarise Alsace wines, I would go for 'purist'.

This is most commonly seen for Alsace wine and Burgundy wine.

Pinot Noir red Alsace wines are unusual, to say the least, but if you get a chance to taste one, take it!

The company is especially noted for its high-end dry Riesling wines produced in a traditional Alsace wine style.

Alsace wines were the first to be described as vendange tardive but the term is now used in other regions of France.

Eguisheim produces Alsace wine of high quality.

Perhaps unsure of exactly what to expect from Alsace wines, it seems British wine drinkers have tended to give the whole lot a miss.

It is based in Bergheim, in the Alsace wine region of France.

Surprisingly, Alsace wines remain among the most underappreciated and underpriced of those imported from France.

For some fine French whites, rummage among Thresher's outstanding choice of Alsace wines.

This is beneficial since the flavors in an Alsace wine will often open up after three years, developing softer and fruitier flavors.

Traditionally, Alsace wines never see new wood, and the appellation laws clearly preclude anything that might get in the way of 'fruit plus terroir'.

Alsace wine Pinot gris are medium to full bodied wines with a rich, somewhat floral bouquet.

Alsatian wine was far and away the favorite, with 44 percent of the vote.

It is considered the capital of the Alsatian wine region.

"Less than 10 percent of Alsatian wines are excellent," he said.

Serve with hot mustard and beer or white Alsatian wine.

"We choose some Alsatian wines to go with the pig.

A dozen Alsatian wines are available by the glass.

Gewurztraminer, and all Alsatian wines for that matter, have always been tough to sell in this country.

The chef particularly likes Alsatian wines with his food, and the selection is impressive.

I use a good Alsatian wine such as a Gewürztraminer for white.

Riesling, which once was considered the most elegant of the Alsatian wines, seems to have taken a back seat in recent years.

At the other end of the spectrum, too many of the best Alsatian wines are being made in the sweet style.

Edelzwicker is the only Alsatian wine that can be a blend of different grape varieties.

Now the secret is out, and lots of people love this intensely flowery, almost spicy Alsatian wine.

Alsatian wines had always been identified by their grapes, particularly riesling and gewurztraminer.

It offered not a single Alsatian wine.

Gewurztraminer is easily the most popular Alsatian wine.

One of the best ways to enjoy good Alsatian wine is with the local cheese, Muenster.

More interesting, to me, anyway, are the two white Burgundies and six Alsatian wines.

Alsatian wines are probably the last great bargains in the world of truly fine wines.

Wine: Good selection of Alsatian wines at fair prices.

Alsatian wines remain the unknown treasure of France's vineyards.

Most Alsatian wines undergo chaptalization, in which sugar is added before or during fermentation.

At their peak, Alsatian wines are startlingly intense in flavors and bouquet.

FOR many people, Alsatian wine comes as a revelation.

Lutece has a fine selection of Alsatian wines, a legacy of its former owner.