We have a couple of tasty new french arrivals featured this week. There is a fun floral bottle of white from the Alsace region known as 'Edelzwicker' and a solid Grenache-based red table wine from Corbières. Read on to hear the details. We hope you enjoy! Cheers!

2019 Domaine Léon Boesch Edelzwicker 1L, $19
Grapes: A blend of Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat

Tasting Notes: Edelzwicker dates back to 1644 when the so-called noble varieties in Alsace were differentiated from those judged to be of lesser quality. Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Muscat fell into the noble category, while Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, Chasselas and Auxerrois were relegated. 

Historically, this style of wine was made from only the noble varieties until 1970, when the term "Edelzwicker" was deregulated. Today, it is used more out of nostalgia than a legislative requirement. This year's release is full of minerals and dry on the palate, with the classic Alsatian aromatic nose and a touch of lovely ripe stone fruit. So good!

2017 Domaine Sainte Croix ‘Le Fournas’, $17
Grapes: Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan

Tasting Notes: New vintage of one of the Bottle Shop's favorite french table wines. The grape varieties used are typical of the Corbieres region: Grenache, Syrah and Carignan - all from old vines. 

The resulting blend has generous blackberry and red plum fruit, with layered and integrated tannic structure. Perfectly paired with a simple pasta with red sauce and veggies or a ham and gruyere sandwich with a small mixed green salad.