Alsace.
How I have under appreciated you. Love the wines, love the food, love the people.
Started with a tour of Hugel with Marc Hugel. Great bloke with an awesome passion for his vines. Leant quite a lot, he was very sharing and had to thank him profusely.
Toured another 7 vineyards. I am impressed by the technology that is in use, with respect to traditional methods. And a lot use "bee-oh", bio methods, organic and bio dynamic. 10% of Alsace are converted this way with more following. Most of the better producers are already. Really simple spray programs: copper, sulphur, BT, and nutrients. Nothing for botrytis, well not that I found. Mechanization in the vineyard is a big part, respect traditional methods but save a buck with a machine.
Stayed in Colmar, fantastic location for getting around. Gingerbread houses everywhere. Weather has been kind. Food has been stunning, and a little German. Wish you were here
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