Hans Herzog Tempranillo 2018 2008 Alsace’s “everyday white” comes alive

Alsace’s “everyday white” comes alive in new ways under Félix Meyer's painstaking care

The fermentation was halted by chilling to achieve the ideal balance between sweetness

Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats and lasts an average of 10 days

showing cut white peach over subtle spice of cloves and vanilla on the nose

then 15 months in fine French oak to knit it all together

Hans Herzog Tempranillo 2018 2008 Alsace’s “everyday white” comes aliveTestament to the unparalleled quality of the grapes, the long barrel maturation took nothing of the fruit flavours away but intensified an alluring soft earthiness. Seductive maraschino cherries jump out of the glass. Sweet tannins make for an amazing silky texture and a refreshing acidity stretches throughout the long palate. Enormous concentration and depth with surprisingly uplifting fruit, alive and imposing. Dark cherries and berries, chocolate,