Pierre Sparr Alsace AOC Pinot Gris, Alsace, France 2019

Alsace has been celebrated for its lovely, dry white wines for centuries, but it has gained a reputation for enticing traditional method sparkling wines in recent years. In the heart of Alsace’s finest district, the Haut-Rhin, Maison Pierre Sparr follows a 300-year-old tradition of winemaking that began during the reign of King Louis XIV. The devotion to the land, the attention to the smallest detail and the uncompromising quest for excellence is in every bottle bearing the Sparr family crest. Winemaker: Corinne Perez Farming: Sustainable (HVE3 Certified) Variety: 100% Pinot Gris Terroir: Granite, limestone, gneiss, chalky-clay. Vinification/Aging: Gentle whole cluster pressing, no skin contact, temperature controlled, no malolactic. Stainless steel tanks.  Tasting Note: Dried white fruits, flint, and earth. Smooth finish with a hint of smoke and spice.