Martin Schaetzel founded the Domaine in 1930, not long before the Second World War engulfed Europe with particularly damaging results for Alsace. The first photo in the slideshow shows Schaetzel standing on the rubble of the winery (on the left) in 1945. From the start, there was an emphasis on quality and the celebration [...]
Chef Curtis Duffy and Sommelier Michael Muser open Grace tonight. I share this news with tremendous gratitude and appreciation for their extensive selection of Candid Wines, including offerings from Jean Schaetzel, Klaus Peter Keller, Jo Landron, Pascal and Beatrice Lambert, Guy Bossard and Fred Niger, Cosimo Maria Masini and Fred Scherrer. Perhaps it’s no surprise I’ve had [...]
From just one Grand Cru Vineyard, Jean produces as many as seven different wines, vinifying and bottling Riesling and Gewurztraminer from different types of subsoil separately. Jean’s “Gewürztraminer Kaefferkopf” is a stunning value, while his “Cuvée Catherine” is rich and broad’ a testament to what good Gewurtz can be. Read more about Schaetzel
Sexy juice at Red and White tomorrow. Saturday’s(10/13) Tasting with Connor of Candid Wines.
When Master Sommelier Alpana Singh reached out with a request to taste through the best of our portfolio in preparation for the opening of her new restaurant, The Boarding House, I knew that we needed to respond with care, intentionality, and some really cool wines. Tastings like this are fun, and they are always a great excuse [...]
Chef Jeffrey Hedin takes us on a Tour d’Alsace this month at the West Town Restaurant Leopold. The French/Belgian inspired cuisine blende elegance, rusticity, and welcoming flavors. Owner/GM Christy Agee featurs a region, libation, or producer to enhance seasonal menu changes, and her April focus is hyper specific, featuring multiple wines and vintages from the [...]
A fertile valley, a major river, astonishingly rich geology, and the most sunny days of any region in France each year make Alsace perfect for wine-growing. Sadly, natural resources and a central location, have also made Alsace one of the continent’s most fiercely contested territories. During the Middle Ages, fortified towns and cities were conceived and built as safe [...]
The wines of Domaine Martin Schaetzel have layers and complexity. From the introductory Cuveé Reserves to his stunning single vineyard and Grand Cru bottlings, they all offer value and surprising nuance. Expect rich, round and floral notes from his Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. They are ideal with foods that have a bit of heat; [...]
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