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Please welcome our new special wine guest - Alsatian winemak

Last post by Stuart BeauneHead Niemtzow « January 25th, 2011, 9:00 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » January 23rd, 2011, 8:06 am

A brief introduction on Florian follows, but please remember, as last time, post each question you have for him as a separate thread, where...

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Last post by Stuart BeauneHead Niemtzow
January 25th, 2011, 9:00 am
FLORIAN BECK-HARTWEG - Thoughts on the future of Muscat?

Last post by Cris Whetstone « February 2nd, 2011, 9:24 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » January 24th, 2011, 6:57 am

Florian,

Thank you for stepping in as a guest commentator.

I am a long-time fan of the floral wines of Muscat, but I see this grape less and less...

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
February 2nd, 2011, 9:24 am
Vielles Vigne Riesling - Drinking window?

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 30th, 2011, 11:15 am
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by George Tita » January 29th, 2011, 3:18 pm

Hi Florian,
Someone asked me my thoughts on how this wine will evolve, when it will really reach its peak... Having not tasted any of the older...

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 30th, 2011, 11:15 am
Why not biodynamie?

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 30th, 2011, 12:22 am
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by Florian BECK-HARTWEG » January 23rd, 2011, 11:05 am

Question asked by Stuart:
1) Reading of your family's approach, I am curious why your are not in biodynamie? Does that approach seem to be growing...

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 30th, 2011, 12:22 am
TYFLO

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 28th, 2011, 8:23 am
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by Harry C. » January 27th, 2011, 8:41 pm

Please explain.

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 28th, 2011, 8:23 am
Aging in Alsace

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 27th, 2011, 2:27 pm
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by Stuart BeauneHead Niemtzow » January 27th, 2011, 1:50 pm

Florian,

Today there was a big snow on the east coast of the US, so I took the opportunity to do some organizing in my cave. I have a section (the...

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 27th, 2011, 2:27 pm
Pinot Noir in Alsace

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 27th, 2011, 1:22 pm
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by Stuart BeauneHead Niemtzow » January 25th, 2011, 9:21 am

As someone pointed out, I am a beaunehead by nature. (Do you get it, Florian...it's more communicative in English!).

I've long been intrigued by...

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 27th, 2011, 1:22 pm
Auxerrois - UnderAppreciated?

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 27th, 2011, 1:12 pm
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by Gary Schulte » January 27th, 2011, 8:54 am

Hi Florian- Thank you for taking the time to answer questions on this board. Last year my spouse had the opportunity to taste an Auxerrois on a...

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 27th, 2011, 1:12 pm
Visiting Alsace in May-any favorite restaurants, insider info?

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 26th, 2011, 10:34 pm
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by Harry C. » January 26th, 2011, 7:26 pm

Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 26th, 2011, 10:34 pm
Florian Beck-Hartweg: Thoughts on labeling sweetness in Alsace wines?

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « January 25th, 2011, 12:59 pm
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by stevetimko » January 25th, 2011, 12:03 pm

One complaint in America is that when you crack open a wine from the Alsace you're never certain how sweet it will be.
I like sweet wines, so the...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
January 25th, 2011, 12:59 pm
Premox problems in Alsace?

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 24th, 2011, 3:24 pm
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by Florian BECK-HARTWEG » January 23rd, 2011, 12:57 pm

Question from Stuart:
Have any of the premox problems that have plagued white Burgundy producers affected Alsace wine? Whether yes or no....do you...

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 24th, 2011, 3:24 pm
Can you rate the last few Alsatian vintages for us?

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 23rd, 2011, 10:22 pm
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by George Tita » January 23rd, 2011, 3:05 pm

Also, if it's a great year across the river in Germany, does that also mean it's a great year in Alsace?

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 23rd, 2011, 10:22 pm
Do you use any stainless tanks, or only old oak?

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 23rd, 2011, 1:21 pm
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by George Tita » January 23rd, 2011, 12:33 pm

Why?

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 23rd, 2011, 1:21 pm
Sugar level indication on bottles?

Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG « January 23rd, 2011, 1:12 pm
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by Florian BECK-HARTWEG » January 23rd, 2011, 12:26 pm

Question from Stuart:
What is the latest from Alsace on allowing the consumer to understand the degree of sugar/sweetness in a particular bottle at...

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Last post by Florian BECK-HARTWEG
January 23rd, 2011, 1:12 pm

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