2018 Domaine Marcel Deiss, Alsace Rouge 100% Pinot Noir

From: Alsace, France Varietal: Pinot Noir Tasting Notes: The limestone soils of Alsace reveal themselves in this vibrant, invigorating wine. Cherry, redcurrants, and hints of spice shimmer on the nose, melding with some earthy tones on a palate that shows the maturity of the fruit. The wine’s long finish is distinguished by its fine, silky tannins. Pairing: This wine pairs well with dishes featuring salmon, duck, and game, as well as anything with deep umami flavors. Located in Bergheim next to Ribeauvillé, in the heart of the Grand Cru area of Alsace, the Marcel Deiss estate was founded in 1947. Jean-Michel Deiss has always been a trailblazer. After an old man on his deathbed entrusted him with one of Alsace’s gems, the Schoenenbourg vineyard, Jean-Michel found that it was planted to an old field blend, or “co-plantation”, instead of any single variety. He quickly realized that this was the missing link in his quest for terroir expression and, to much controversy at the time, replante