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The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from ... The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from André Ostertag that comes from a very specific site. And what a site it is: a steep southern slope composed of pink sandstone, gneiss, and granite, Heissenberg gives a... more

Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is know... Perched on a hillside near the village of Epfig, the Fronholz vineyard is known for producing craggy, mineral-driven Rieslings with bracing acidity. The Ostertag family farms their parcels biodynamically, and the Fronholz’s vibrant mix of fruit and... more

The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from ... The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from André Ostertag that comes from a very specific site. And what a site it is: a steep southern slope composed of pink sandstone, gneiss, and granite, Heissenberg gives a... more

The racy Clos Mathis cuvée is made from a single plot of Riesling grown on pu... The racy Clos Mathis cuvée is made from a single plot of Riesling grown on pure granite slopes. If it’s in stock, you should grab it, and either open it now with crispy tuna and lime tostadas, or set it aside to let it soften and evolve for a few... more

It would be an oversight to talk about Ostertag and not mention soil, the fore... It would be an oversight to talk about Ostertag and not mention soil, the foremost influence on the family's wines. Their Les Jardins range blends several parcels with diverse geological composition, though a gravelly minerality stands out in this... more