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2023 Kuentz-Bas "Tradition" Riesling, Alsace, France

The 2023 Kuentz-Bas “Tradition” Riesling is a bright, elegant expression of Alsace Riesling, combining crisp citrus and orchard fruit with the grape's characteristic mineral tension. Aromas of lemon, lime, green apple, and white flowers are accented by wet stone and subtle herbal notes. The palate is lean and energetic, with precise acidity, a finely textured mid-palate, and a long, dry finish marked by citrus zest and stony minerality.

$29.99
$29.99

ABOUT THIS WINE

“Tradition” reflects the cool, sunny conditions of Alsace, where the Vosges Mountains provide a rain shadow and help create a long, relatively dry growing season. Limestone, sandstone, and other mineral-rich soils contribute freshness and structure, while the region's significant day-to-night temperature variation preserves Riesling's aromatic intensity and acidity.

The grapes are harvested at balanced ripeness and gently pressed before fermentation, with the wine made in a style that emphasizes purity and freshness rather than overt sweetness or oak. Fermentation and maturation are handled with minimal intervention, allowing the natural character of the grape and vineyard to remain prominent.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Kuentz-Bas is a historic Alsatian domaine based in Husseren-les-Châteaux, with roots dating to 1795. The estate is particularly associated with the southern Alsace villages around Eguisheim and has long championed the region's traditional grape varieties and distinctive terroirs.

The domaine farms its vineyards according to biodynamic principles, emphasizing healthy soils, biodiversity, and a living relationship between vines and their surroundings. In the cellar, the philosophy is similarly hands-off, with native fermentations and restrained intervention intended to preserve the transparency of each site.

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Grape(s) Riesling
Farming Organic, Biodynamic