“Hello there.” You pop the cork, and suddenly, you’re no longer in Alsace. The air crackles. The force is strong with this one. A swirl of the glass reveals golden hues brighter than C-3PO after an oil bath. The first sniff? Floral, citrusy, with a touch of something… mysterious. Is it the will of the force? Or just damn good winemaking?
You take a sip, and—bam—it’s a lightsaber duel on your palate. Bright acidity zips like a Rebel X-Wing in battle, dodging through ripe stone fruit and a refreshing streak of minerality. White peach and jasmine bloom mid-palate, soft as an Ewok’s embrace. But then comes the tension, the structure—something firm, something guiding, something whispering: “I find your lack of wine disturbing.”
Then, a shift. A balance, like the force restoring itself. The wine hovers between light and dark—a shimmering brightness of citrus and orchard fruit, underpinned by something deeper, something grounding. You close your eyes and feel the pull. The last sip leaves a trail of intrigue, like the Millennium Falcon just slipping into hyperspace before you can catch it. You reach for your glass again. You knew this would happen.
It belongs with food as much as Han belongs with the Falcon. Try it with a steaming bowl of Vietnamese pho, where the bubbles cut through the fragrant broth like a well-placed blaster shot. Or perhaps with a creamy cheese, rich enough to test the very foundations of your willpower. Either way, resistance is futile.
Drink, or drink not—there is no try.May the cork be with you. 🍷🔥
Region: Alsace, France Grapes: Auxerrois, Riesling, Muscat
