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Synonyms
Edelzwicker Blend is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Alsace, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to peach, apricot, floral notes, fruity, floral and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Alsace.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for cool to moderate.
It blends readily with Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscat and Pinot Blanc.
On other labels it goes by Edelzwicker.
At the table it suits bacon & onion tarte flambée, spicy thai beef salad and salt & pepper squid.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Riesling
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Gewurztraminer
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Muscat
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Pinot Blanc
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Riesling
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Pinot Gris
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Gewurztraminer
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Muscat
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Pinot Blanc
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Silvaner
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Chasselas
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Auxerrois
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Food pairings.
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Bacon & onion Tarte Flambée
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Spicy Thai beef salad
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Salt & pepper squid
Also labelled.
Edelzwicker.
Bottles to look for.
- Albert Boxler Edelzwicker Reserve, Alsace, France
- Big Table Farm 'Wirtz Garden' Edelzwicker, Willamette Valley, USA
- Bott Freres Edelzwicker, Alsace, France
- Catherine Riss Edelzwicker Dessous de Table, Alsace, France
- Cave de Ribeauville Clos du Zahnacker, Alsace, France
- Cave de Turckheim Cuvee Charlotte de Turckheim, Alsace, France
- David Hill Estate 6000 B.C., Willamette Valley, USA
- Domaine Ernest Burn Edelzwicker, Alsace, France
Edelzwicker Blend: common questions
01.What does Edelzwicker Blend taste like?+
Edelzwicker Blend tastes of peach, apricot, floral notes, fruity, floral and spice. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Edelzwicker Blend from?+
Edelzwicker Blend originates in Alsace, France.
03.Where is Edelzwicker Blend grown?+
The key regions for Edelzwicker Blend are Alsace.
04.What food pairs with Edelzwicker Blend?+
Pour it with bacon & onion tarte flambée, spicy thai beef salad and salt & pepper squid.
05.What else is Edelzwicker Blend called?+
Edelzwicker Blend is also labelled Edelzwicker.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.