Winery Information, Wines & Vintages
France: Alsace
Domaine Armand Hurst
Armand Hurst is one of the most respected artisanal winemakers in Turckheim. His 9.54 hectares of vineyards are spread through out most of the lieu-dit, which have given this terroir its reputation: Eichberg, Kirchberg, Schlatten, Kirchtal, Erstein, Schneid, Steinglitz,
Schneckelsbourg, without forgetting the stunning Grand Cru Brand in the heart of the historic grand cru (of which Hurst is one of the largest landowners).
Winemaker: Armand Hurst
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Riesling Grand Cru Brand Vendanges Tardives 2006 ITEM# HRVT06 Varietal: 100% Riesling |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit is sourced from the stunning Grand Cru vineyard Brand. The ancient vineyard has fine granite soils with little capacity to retain water. Good exposure to sunlight as well as good elevation results in a long ripening period. The grapes are hand-selected and the wine has 48 grams per liter residual sugar. |
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Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2006 ITEM # HPNV06 Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit is sourced from southward facing vineyards with granite soils. The vines have an average age of 50 years. The wine goes through a cold soak prior to fermentation. Sugar fermentation occurs in stainless steel while malolactic fermentation occurs in small oak barrels. 90% of the barrels are 1 or more years old, 10% are new oak barrels. Barrel-aged for 6 months. |
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Sylvaner 2008 ITEM # HSY08
Varietal: 100% Sylvaner |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit is sourced from westward-facing vineyards with 30 year old vines planted in granite soils. Grapes are hand-selected and the wine is fermented dry. |
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Riesling Turckheim 2009 ITEM # HRT09
Varietal: 100% Riesling |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit is sourced from vineyards surrounding the village of Turckheim that have sandy alluvial soils. Grapes are hand-selected and the wine is fermented dry. |
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Riesling Grand Cru Brand « S » 2008 ITEM # HRS08
Varietal: 100% Riesling |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit is sourced from the stunning Grand Cru vineyard Brand. The ancient vineyard has fine granite soils with little capacity to retain water. Good exposure to sunlight as well as good elevation results in a long ripening period. The grapes are hand-selected and the wine is fermented dry. |
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Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2008 ITEM # HPNVV08 Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit is sourced from southward facing vineyards with granite soils. The vines have an average age of 50 years. The wine goes through a cold soak prior to fermentation. Sugar fermentation occurs in stainless steel while malolactic fermentation occurs in small oak barrels. 90% of the barrels are 1 or more years old, 10% are new oak barrels. Prior to bottling the wines are barrel aged for 6 months. |
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Domaine Paul Kubler
Located in beautiful Soultzmatt, Domaine Paul Kubler was established in 1620. It is currently managed by Philippe Kubler, a 13th generation member of the Kubler family. 
The Kublers own nine hectares of vineyards with vines that have an average age of 30 years. They feature four main soil types: limestone, sandstone, soils with a combination of both limestone and sandstone, and soils with alluvial deposits. The Domaine focuses on white varietals and over time have carefully studied where each varietal performs best and in what soil each varietal finds its best expression.
Winemaker: Philippe Kubler
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Kintet 2004 ITEM# PKAK04 Varietal: 30% Pinot Blanc, 30% Sylvaner, 20% Riesling, 15% Pinot Gris, 5% Muscat |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit is sourced from vineyards with alluvial soil. The grapes are carefully hand-picked and the wine is fermented in Alsatian foudres and then aged sûr lies for 8-10 months. |
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Sylvaner “Z” 2005 ITEM # PKZS05 Varietal: 100% Sylvaner |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: The fruit is sourced from 25 year-old vines grown in limestone and sandstone soils. The grapes are carefully hand-selected and the wine is barrel aged in used French oak for 10 months. |
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Riesling “K” 2007 ITEM # PKR07
Varietal: 100% Riesling |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: Stainless steel fermentation, this wine is an angular example with ripe peaches and apricot. Brilliant expression of the soil. |
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Pinot Gris Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle 2007 ITEM # PKGCPG07 Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: Stainless steel fermentation. |
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Breitenberg Riesling 2008 ITEM # PKBR08
Varietal: 100% Riesling |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: Stainless steel fermentation. |
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Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle 2008 ITEM # PKGCG08 Varietal: 100% Gewürztraminer |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: Stainless steel fermentation. |
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Pinot Gris "K" 2009 ITEM # PKPGK09 Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris |
Viticulture & Vinification Notes: Stainless steel fermentation. |
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