Alsace is considered a gem, a secret of the world of wine. It is a region known primarily for rich, dry white wines in varietals with which most of us are familiar.

Beyond its Grand Cru wines, Alsace is noted for its sparkling wine, Crémant d'Alsace. Like Champagne, these wines are made in the “traditional method” with a secondary fermentation in the bottle.

The wines of Alsace, which are among the best values in wine today, work fabulously with a variety of dishes as well as being pleasant to drink by themselves. The range of wines is enormous and off… ...

And this particular wine is one of the nicest. Wine To Try: Hugel Gentil 2013. The Hugel Family, located in the town of Riquewihr, Alsace, was founded in 1639.

With all the hallmarks of a quintessential Alsatian village—colorful half-timbered houses, flowers spilling over window boxes, picturesque alleyways, and a beautiful main street—Riquewihr is one of ...

When it comes to pairing wine and food, there’s the saying, “What grows together, goes together.” In the northeastern French region of Alsace, it’s a wide range of aromatic grapes and the ...

Since 1972, Alsace wines have been required to be bottled in the region of production, using the distinctive tall “flute” bottle. Look for these tall drinks on the shelves.

Alsace’s white wines offer incredible diversity—from fresh, vibrant wines that sing across the palate to sweet, floral off-dry whites that make for exquisite food pairings. The problem is that ...

The wines require considerable effort to make, and sell for high prices. </p> <p>Gewurztraminer, with its pungent, spicy flavors, is the best introduction to Alsace.

Food and wine in the Alsace region of France that borders the River Rhine are like love and marriage: they complement each other. Separation, according to locals, is almost unthinkable. “In ...

More information on Alsace (tourisme-alsace.com); on Alsace wines (vinsalsace.com) and on the 106-mile Alsace Wine Route which takes in dozens of villages and wineries in the foothills of the ...