Josmeyer Kamikaze & Les Folastries 2021

Two classic bottles of Alsace wine, each in its own way.

Kamikaze: Macerated Pinot Gris from a single plot of old vines, grown biodynamically.

Not exactly mother-in-law's Alsace, but nevertheless something distinctively Alsatian. namely the long maceration of Pinot Gris, which gives the wine an almost pink color similar to rosé wine, even though it is technically an orange wine.

Complex, deep and not least beautiful wine, which should be enjoyed chilled.

No added sulphur, natural fermentation and generally low intervention.

Les Folastries: Gewürztraminer from 60-year-old canes grown biodynamically.

In many ways classic Gewürz from Alsace, but then there is just more punch to the beetroot and a little more life in the wine. Good acidity to balance the residual sweetness, which contributes fullness to the wine. The aroma is spicy with cardamom, coriander, a little ginger, honey and apricot, while the taste gives tropical fruits, honey, lime and then a salty finish.

Spontaneous fermentation and not so much intervention in the cellar, but has been given a little sulfur before bottling.