Lucien Albrecht Riesling Reserve'04, Alsace, France

A classic Riesling from Alsace, France.

Technical Data: 100% Riesling. This Special Cuvee is hand-crafted from exclusively domaine-grown fruit. This finely crafted wine is made from old-vine vineyards from a careful selection at the time of the harvest. Unoaked.

Description: Pale golden color. Beautiful aroma suggesting white flowers and peach., On the palate, dry, racy with delicate fruit flavors such as citrus fruits, with mineral undertone and fresh honeysuckle notes. Creamy style Riesling with long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service: Will be a very good pairing with all Thai and Asian dishes in general. Also Ideal with lighter seafood dishes, particularly fresh water fish and those served in light sauces. Serve chilled.

Score: 8/10

Suggested Retail Price: $12.00 in DC

Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve'04, Alsace, France

A generous and delicious Gewurztraminer from Alsace, France.

Technical Data:100% Gewurztraminer. Until 1947, this varietal was called Traminer, then a new varietal selection was developed and named Gewurztraminer. In Alsace dialect, Gewurztraminer means literally spicy. This Special Cuvee is hand-crafted from exclusively domaine-grown fruit. This finely crafted wine is made from old-vine vineyards from a careful selection at the time of the harvest. Unoaked.

Description:Bright Golden Color. Fresh fruity nose laced with floral notes. Full-bodied wine, lychees flavors dominate the palate along with honeysuckle, honey and passion fruit, very spicy mid-palate, luscious wine with a creamy texture. Long lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will be a very good pairing with all Thai and Asian dishes in general. Also with Roasted sea bass with tomato and fennel sauce, swordfish with orange, honey and soy or pork chops with spicy citrus marinade. Serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$11.00 in DC

Lucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc Cuvee Balthazar'04, Alsace, France

Quite a fresh Pinot Blanc Special Cuvee from Alsace,

Technical Data:100% Pinot Blanc. This Special Cuvee is hand-crafted from exclusively domaine-grown fruit. Named after Balthazar Albrecht, who settled the Lucien Albrecht Estate in Orschwihr in 1698, the Family-Estate is still located at the same place since that time. This finely crafted wine is made from old-vine vineyards from a careful selection at the time of the harvest. Unoaked.

Description:Bright pale golden color. Fresh bouquet expressing a slight minerality and fruity aromas. Light-bodied, dry yet very soft wine, quite refreshing loaded with ripe fruits such as apple, melon, peach and mango with subtle mineral notes. Clean long finish.

Food Pairing & Service:It is the wine to drink at home as an aperitif or with casual family meals. Drink now. Serve chilled.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$12.00 in DC

Lucien Albrecht Pinot Gris Cuvee Romanus'04, Alsace, France

Technical Data:100% Pinot Gris. This Special Cuvee is hand-crafted from exclusively domaine-grown fruit. Named after Romanus Albrecht, the first wingrower of the Albrecht wine family in 1425. This finely crafted wine is made from old-vine vineyards from a careful selection at the time of the harvest. Unoaked.

Description:Bright pale golden color. This Pinot Gris is a rich, powerful wine with aromas of grapefruit, peach and some lovely mineral notes. On the palate the wine is rich yet dry focused on mineral flavors, citrus fruits and spice. Creamy and velvety wine with a soft finish showing up elegance and balance for such a rich white wine.

Food Pairing & Service:Will be a very good pairing with all Thai and Asian dishes in general. Also great with seafood and fish. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$19.00 in DC

Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Cuvee Marie'01, Alsace, France

A luscious and elegant Gewurztraminer Special Cuvee from Alsace in France, crafted by Lucien Albrecht Estate, established and crafting wine since 18 generations.

Technical Data:100% Gewurztraminer. This Special Cuvee is hand-crafted from exclusively domaine-grown fruit. Named after Marie Albrecht, one of the two daughters of the current owner. This finely crafted wine is made from old-vine vineyards from a careful selection at the time of the harvest. Unoaked.

Description:Bright straw-yellow color. A seductive nose with aromas of quince, pear, honey and spices. Sweet full-bodied wine expressing ripe luscious fruit flavors with tropical fruits and quince, hint of honey laced with white pepper and some nutmeg too. Creamy and luscious texture with a litchi’s aftertaste and a long lasting clean finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will be deliscious with all creamy dishes or any Asian food. For Christmas Season pair it with Foie Gras, personally that will be my favourite choice on that kind of wine! Serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$27.99 in DC

Lucien Albrecht Pinot Gris Cuvee Cecile'01, Alsace, France

A wonderful and classic Pinot Gris Special Cuvee from Alsace, France. Dry wine.

Technical Data:100% Pinot Gris. This Special Cuvee is hand-crafted from exclusively domaine-grown fruit. Named after Cecile Albrecht, one of the two daughters of the current owner. This finely crafted wine is made from old-vine vineyards from a careful selection at the time of the harvest. Unoaked.

Description:Bright golden color. This Cuvee is dense and concentrated on both its nose and its palate. Ripe tropical fruits and citrus-like aromas on the nose. This full-bodied wine is rich and complex with ripe fruit flavors such as apricot, citrus fruits, pear and peach laced with spiciness and a slight minerality with a hint of Flintstone flavors, this Cuvee has also a lingering finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Will be a very good pairing with all Thai and Asian dishes in general. Also great with seafood and fish. Serve chilled.

Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$27.99 in DC

Ferrari Carrano Siena'02, Sonoma Valley, CA, USA

A Dry yet smooth Sangiovese Blend, kind of "Super TuscanBlend" but from Sonoma Valley.

Technical Data: Crafted from 84% Sangiovese and small amounts of Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 16 months in 100% old French oak barrels to help to accentuate the fruits of the Sangiovese.

Description:Dark ruby-red color. On the nose, Sienna has unique aromas of strawberry and raspberry. Its palate is echoing its nose, exploding with ripe red fruits flavors mainly from Sangiovese. We noticed additional flavors such as spice and woods. Medium-bodied wine, dry yet smooth with a velvety texture, matured tannins and a silky aftertaste.

Food Pairing & Service:This wine goes well with hearty chicken dishes, duck, lamb, and braised pork, could also be paired with turkey or light beef dishes. It also pairs well with root vegetables, such as carrots, onions, or celery.


Score:7/10

Suggested Retail Price:$21.99 in MD