Autumn is definitely a wonderful and spectacular season in Alsace and the upper Rhine valley: late September, October and beginning of November. Autumn in the upper Rhine valley is actually 3 seasons in one. End of September is often very similar to Summer. Then comes the golden leaves period in October … Here are some…
Category: Vineyards, wines & winemakers
Alsace and Bade-Würtemberg grow some extraordinary wines
The imperial eagle is back hovering over the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
In the early summer this year, on my way home from Riquewihr to La Vancelle my eye was suddenly caught by an unusual brilliance on the top of the mountain. The keep of the castle Haut-Koenigsbourg was gleaming! For nearly a year, the tower was covered with an impressive scaffolding to complete the repair of…
Our favorite winemakers & wineries in Riquewihr and nearby villages
Alsace, a paradise for wines & winemakers This article has been updated. Read the new article here … The Alsace region is located in the North East corner of France. Situated on the Vosgian foothills, at an altitude of 200 to 400m the vineyards take maximum advantage of their exposure to the sun, particularly as…
Golden landscapes along the Alsace Wine Route – a small picture gallery
As snow is now announced here are some pictures taken in Autumn: late September, October and November. Autumn in the upper Rhine valley is actually 3 seasons in one. End of September is still very similar to Summer. Then comes the golden leaves period in October. And right now, almost end of November, some leaves…
Grape picking in Alsace – some pictures
Every year, from end of September to mid of November, Alsace and the upper Rhine valley is wearing its golden dress. This is also a very popular season for holiday makers from all over the world. Winemakers and grape pickers are dancing their ballet on the natural stage of green and soon golden vineyards and…
The Alsace Wine Route celebrates its 60th anniversary
End of May 2013 the Alsace Wine Route will celebrate its 60th anniversary. Between Alsace and wine, it is a very old love story. The beginnings of viticulture in Alsace are dated back to the Roman period. On May 30, 1953, the Alsace Wine Route was officially launched by the tourist office on the occasion…