While 12 years ago it had been hard to find a sweet wine in Alsace, now the opposite was ... are certainly on the richer end of that scale.) Humbrecht replied tartly, "If you want truly dry ...

For many wine drinkers, France is the holy grail of the Old World, with Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne forming a triumvirate of quality and prestige. But unpredictable market and climate ...

Starting next year all white Alsace wines with 4 grams or less of residual sugar per litre must put “sec” (dry) on the label. A good idea. Knowing if a wine is dry or sweet really is fundamental.

Alsace also makes some great sweet wines. The term “vendange tardive” on a label means that the grapes were harvested late and the wine is likely ... Lower down the scale, you get lovely ...

But it also may be the most underappreciated white wine ... as “all riesling is sweet” and “it’s only grown in Germany.” Contrary to those misperceptions, Alsace riesling is mostly ...

Pairing wine with foods that contain marked sweetness — here ... Makes: 4 servings • NV Helfrich Cremant d’Alsace, Alsace, France: All pinot blanc (flavors of applesauce, with a soft ...

Considering the ongoing discourse about health and drinking, the wine reviews we publish now list the levels for alcohol and residual sweetness to help consumers choose wines that they like.