Gold Medal Winner - Concours des Vignerons Indépendants 2022. It was at Zellenberg in 1785 that Thomas Rentz became fascinated in winemaking, setting up his own vineyard and producing his own wine for his familys consumption and some local taverns. This is a beautiful sweet white wine, a Grand Cru Gewurztraminer that is so delicate on the nose. One of the few wines that pairs excellently with spicy food. Try this next time with your Chinese, Indian or Thai meal. This wine will also age beautifully.

About the Producer

It was at Zellenberg in 1785 that Thomas Rentz became fascinated in winemaking, setting up his own vineyard and producing his own wine for his familys consumption and some local taverns.

From 1920, Edmond Rentz enlarged the size of his vineyard and dedicated his life to the wines of Alsace. Amongst the first to start using modern bottling technics from 1930, where he decided to tailor the quality of his wines and place his name on each bottle, thereby creating the Edmond Rentz brand.

His son, Raymond Rentz took over the estate in 1953 and extended his vineyard around Zellenberg, Riquewihr, Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé and Bergheim. He built a new cellar and combined age-old traditions with modernity. He worked hard to further improve the quality of his wines, vinifying both vines and terroirs.

Catherine Rentz and her brother Patrick then join the family business in 1995 and developed a form of viticulture that was more environmentally friendly. This evolution however stays true to the family spirit of always seeking to improve the quality, distinctiveness and authenticity of their wine.

Environmental Commitment

For over 20 years, Catherine and Patrick have strived to develop agricultural practices more respectful of the environment and have today committed themselves to a process of high environmental value (HVE) which, much like the organic label, is an accreditation that recognises environmental preservation.

This accreditation, with results-based obligations in terms of biodiversity, vine protection, fertilisation and protecting water resources, fully complies with the objectives of the Grenelle Environment Forum.

Taste

The nose is fruity and offers minerality. It reveals notes of lychee and ripe / juicy citrus fruits associated with hints of rose as well as subtle hints of kumquat. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced, well-built, beautifuly gourmand and offers a beautiful mineral frame, freshness, a certain delicacy, a beautiful juiciness as well as a certain finesse. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy lychee, juicy kumquat and small notes of juicy nectarine combined with touches of flowers as well as slight hints of quince, mirabelle plum and citrus fruits. Good length.

Awards

Gold Medal Winner - Concours des Vignerons Indépendants 2022