"Gyotaku" Terre d'Étoiles, Mittnacht - 2023

Name: "Gyotaku" Terre d'Étoiles, Mittnacht
Brand: Mittnacht
SKU: 24336
Price: 24.96 USD
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Item # 24336 750 mL

A blend of local grapes from parcels in the villages of Hunawihr and Ribeauvillé. The vines are planted on clay and limestone-based soils are are, on average, 30 years old. Fermented with native yeasts and then aged in large old barrels.

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Color

White

Vintage

2023

Country

France

Region

Alsace

Producer

Mittnacht

Grape Variety

Pinot Blanc

Gewürztraminer

Muscat

Riesling

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

Gyotaku (from gyo "fish" + taku "stone impression") is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice which dates back to the 1800s. In this bottle Domaine Christophe Mittnacht has curated a wine that is built to shine when paired with fish, particularly Sushi. The winery was established in 1963 and converted to biodynamic cultivation in 1999, becoming one of Alsace's first certified wineries. Using native yeast, fermenting and resting in large oak foudres, this wine is based on tradition methods. Leading this blend with Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, this wine is very aromatic and equally structured. The prominent note to me was the apricot like tang from the vibrant of Gewurztraminer. Call this a "fish wine" would be a great disservice. This wine is serious business, but it was a blast to drink!

- EC

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