Say “Riesling” and one question usually follows: is it sweet? Sometimes. But not here. The new Julien Schaal releases are dry Alsace Grand Cru Rieslings built around freshness, acidity and the character of three very different vineyards. They are also an excellent reminder that Riesling is not one fixed style. It can be fine and [...]
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Alsace: Julien Schaal’s 2024 Grand Cru Rieslings
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Saurwein | 10 years!
The latest release from Jessica Saurwein represents the 10th year of the eponymous label. Jessica, born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, grew up with a blend of German and South African heritage, moving to Cape Town in 1996. From age 14, she was exposed to wine culture through family traditions and her mother’s South African wine [...] More -
Three Expressions of Alsace: Julien Schaal’s 2023 Grand Cru Rieslings
Julien and Sophie Schaal are on a roll at the moment, fresh off their Pinot Noir of the Year award from Platter's, they were in South Africa recently to launch their 2023 Alsace Grands Crus. They have now moved into their new Hunawihr winery, overlooking Clos St. Hune. The Julien Schaal label reserved for the range [...] More -
Alsace Grand Cru | Julien Schaal
We are thrilled to bring two incredible wines to South Africa from the globally renowned winemakers, Julien and Sophie Schaal. The Alsace region is in the northeast of France, at the meeting point with Germany and Switzerland. This historic region has been making fine wines since Roman times, and we are excited to share the [...] More -
Saurwein Wines | New Releases
SAURWEIN WINESNew Releases We are delighted to announce that the new releases from Jessica Saurwein of Saurwein Wines are now available. “Jessica Saurwein is getting quite a lot of attention for her Pinot Noirs.”― Jamie Goode, Wineanorak Winemaker Jessica Saurwein comes from a long lineage of winemakers, and while her heritage may be German, her [...] More