Popularly known as the gold standard of sparkling wine, true Champagne only comes from the actual Champagne region in France. It is produced using the so-called méthode Champenoise; the process in which secondary fermentat... READ MORE
Gewurztraminer is a pink-skinned grape that produces some of the most aromatic and complex white wines in the world. The exact origin of Gewurztraminer is hard to trace, but the grape is related to Traminer family that is cultivated acros... READ MORE
Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio and Grauburgunder, is a white grape variety whose origins are believed to be in Burgundy, but the grape has shown amazing potential in Alsace—the region with which it is mostly associated nowad... READ MORE
Riesling is an aromatic white grape native to Germany. It is a terroir-driven wine known for its versatile character and intense aroma, usually reminiscent of citrus, petroleum, and white flowers. In Alsace, Riesling is one of the main va... READ MORE
These white and rosé sparkling wines are produced in the French wine region of Alsace, with Pinot Blanc as the principal grape variety, though Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir are also permitted. The wines are pro... READ MORE
Auxerrois is a white grape variety primarily grown in France, particularly in the Alsace region, and in Luxembourg and Germany. This grape is known for producing wines that are aromatic and well-balanced, often compared to Pinot Blanc, with which ... READ MORE
Arbane is a rare and ancient white grape variety native to the Aube region of France. It is one of the lesser-known grape varieties allowed in the production of Champagne, although it is not widely planted today. Historically, Arbane was more comm... READ MORE
Muscat d'Alsace is a type of white wine that can be made from two Muscat grapes—Muscat Ottonel and Muscat à Petits Grains (which is confusingly sometimes simply called Muscat d'Alsace). Unlike other Muscat styles that usually... READ MORE
Rosé des Riceys is a French appellation located in Riceys commune that produces rosés from Pinot Noir. This designation is somewhat of an anomaly since it is located in the Aube department of the Champagne region, but it doe... READ MORE
Ratafia de Champagne is a French liqueur made in the Champagne region. It is officially classified as a mistelle—fortified grape must. The grape must is fortified with grape brandy, and the resulting drink is usually kept i... READ MORE
Aubin Vert is a rare and relatively obscure white grape variety primarily found in France, particularly in the Lorraine region and the Moselle valley. This grape has a long history but has seen a decline in cultivation due to the rise of more popu... READ MORE
As the name suggests, this eau-de-vie (fruit brandy) hails from Lorraine, and it is made from Mirabelle plums that are cultivated in the region. This fruit brandy has been granted the AOC status, and its production is strictly regulated and restri... READ MORE