Known primarily for its single varietal wines, Alsatian producers will often blend the region’s many noble wine grapes to come up with affordable, delicious, everyday compliments to its delicious cuisine. Kuentz-Bas, one of the longtime staples of Kermit Lynch’s exemplary portfolio, consistently delivers terrific wines with tons of Alsace charm at very affordable prices. This is Kuentz-Bas’ everyday white: a floral, beguiling mélange of Sylvaner (50%), Muscat (30%), and Auxerrois. From its gorgeous, limpid green-gold robe to its heady, floral aromas of muskmelon, jasmine, gardenia blossoms, freesia, tangerine, and cinnamon, the wine delivers classic Alsatian character and terroir in a very affordable package. The Kuentz-Bas Blanc’s palate is dry and bracing with notes of quince, tilleul honey, dried orange peel, and botanical herbs before yielding to a long, clean, crisp finish. This dry Alsatian cuvée represents a terrific anytime, anyplace sipper, or a lovely complement to salmon, halibut, pork, poultry, grilled squash… just about anything but red meat. Enjoy this delicious value now or over the coming three years.
– A Kermit Lynch selection
