Nothing Puts a Smile On The Face
Like Finding GREAT Wines for Under $10....
And That's Just What I've
Found in these Great
Alsatian Treasures from
EMILE BOECKEL
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   People frequently ask me, "Joe, why are you so enamored of French Wines??  Such an absolute FREAK for them??"  Well, I guess it stems from my long history in this business; pushing 32 years soon.  And "old" hands like myself and Don Kreston have literally watched (and hopefully have had some small hand in) the birth and growth of this wine industry in the U.S.  Because when I first came into this business in the early 70's the largest selling wine in America was Cream Sherry in gallon jugs!!  People rarely even knew what a Chardonnay or a Cabernet was.  And the distinguished people who taught me the ins and outs of this business were Francophiles and I became a Francophile too.

   Not that I don't enjoy a good bottle of American wine, I do.  But my heart lies in Europe.  And in that vein, I've discovered for you four fabulous whites from Alsace that are perfect choices to grace your table or for sipping alone with a bit of cheese and fruit and the company of good friends and family.  Give them a try.  I think you'll enjoy them.

   Coming from the Estates of Emile Boeckel, the first is his 2001 Gewürztraminer, always my choice for matching to the traditional-styled cuisines of the Winter.  Spicy in flavor, it melds perfectly with Turkey and stuffing and sweet potatoes; or with a great Ham or fine Pork loin. This one's got a bouquet of flowers and spice-box, leading directly to flavors of spice, rose petals and pears in a crisp, medium-bodied package.  It is FABULOUS and the most expensive of this quartet of fine wines with a regular price of $14.99 and featured here at a most reasonable $11.99 per bottle.  I've tried it and I LIKE it a bunch and think you will also.

   The next three offerings, all regularly priced at $11.99 and featured through the Holidays at only $9.99, are all perfect aperitifs and also perfect matches to lighter cuisines.  The Emile Boeckel 2001 Pinot Blanc is superb and strikes an ideal balance of ripe, juicy fruit, mineral intensity and crunchy acidity.  This could be the perfect all-purpose white for year-round enjoyment.

   The Emile Boeckel 2001 Tokay Pinot Gris is ripe with stone, smoke and white peach aromas and flavors.  And a rich, viscous mouthfeel with a long, concentrated finish.  It is DELICIOUS and an easy drinking wine whose glass begs "fill me again!"

   Lastly, the Emile Boeckel 2001 Riesling Brandluft is French Riesling through and through!  And that means dry, light-bodied and full of delicate fruit.  Great with rich fish or pork, it's flavors of green apples and peach gain in intensity with repeated tasting.  It is DELIGHTFUL and a genuine crowd pleaser whether alone or with your favorite cheeses or matched to more complex cuisines.

   Need some diversity in your cellar??  You can get three bottles of each of these four wonderful Emile Boeckel Alstatian whites in a mixed case for only $118!  It will provide a great selection of whites on the dinner table and makes a terrific introduction to the diverse and delicious wines of Alsace.  I've enjoyed them immensely and believe you will too.  

   'Till next time, raise a glass for me!

                         theWineSeller