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Agathe Bursin, Viticultrice – Oenologue

By Ian Symonds
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August 7, 2015

We had been assured that the last visit of the trip to Alsace would be different and challenging; and so it was. Agathe showed us into a huge old dining room, on such a hot day the high ceilings and shaded outlook was wonderfully cooling. Helen took on the task...
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Alsace: some general observations in the context of the AWE trip supported by CIVA, July 2015

By Dr. Helen Savage
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August 5, 2015

The fact that Alsace is one of the most privileged wine regions in the world and is capable of making some correspondingly magnificent wine is not appreciated by the majority of British wine drinkers. But their ignorance is largely forgivable; the bulk of Alsace wine merits a reputation no greater...
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AWE Trip to Alsace July 2015: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht visit

By Nancy Gilchrist MW
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July 21, 2015

Domaine Zind Humbrecht Friday 10th July, 2015 There is something quietly individual about Domaine Zind-Humbrecht from the time you first walk into the purple reception area. We clustered in the area overlooking the vines and waited for a few brief minutes. Olivier arrived, without fanfare; he just opened the...
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