ask questions such as “how are the stone crabs prepared?” and “what kinds of wines do you like?” and — most importantly — “how much are you comfortable spending?” Let’s face...

I picked up a couple for Wine Blogging Wednesday last week. An absolute steal was Ulrich Langguth Riesling (Germany) for only $5.99, and the Trimbach Alsace Riesling for $15.99 was also delicious (light and crisp, and similar to a...

-dry like Champalou Vouvray Charcuterie — Alsace, perhaps Trimbach Riesling or Sparr "One" Salad — Leftover wines from the first two courses Halibut — Chardonnay, but not too heavy; wines from the Macon region...

't overpowering, the trout. One of the Frank wines would be fun. You could also look to Alsace (Trimbach and Hugel both make fine affordable dry Rieslings, though there are many other excellent producers) or Germany (I’m...

I’ve bought 3 bottles of Alsatian wines as souvenirs – 2 Trimbach rieslings, an 89 late harvest and a 97 reserve, as well as a Hugel Tokay PG (the noble rot version) '90. As for foie gras, I’ve had enough for...

with Vietnamese food. Larry brought a Trimbach riesling (From the 1990s but I spaced on the year.) I brought a 1990 Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese that was nice and the only dud wine of the...

In that price range ($15 or less), I would recommend a Riesling or Gewurztraminer from Trimbach, Pierre Sparr or Dr. Loosen. If you like NZ sauvignon blanc, try that as well or (to my palate) a less abrasive style SB from Chile.

I agree with you, Frank, that many consider the archetypal Alsatian wines, esp Riesling, to be bone dry, e.g. Trimbach's grand cru wines. There’s a good amount of variability; wines of grands cru like Bebleheim and Brand in...

option was a quartet of seasonally farmed vegetables [$27]. We asked for some help with regard to the wine and our server Chad [?] suggested given what my wife had ordered, the Trimbach Riesling. We however usually want to...

. We drank nicely, too. A couple of wine geek/Deadhead friends were in town for the Phil Lesh shows at the Warfield. One brought '99 Ch. Rayas (not worth the $80 tariff, but still decent wine) and the other brought '83 Trimbach...

for me to dislike anything sweet with so much creamy liquor. Our server sent over someone more knowledgeable about Rieslings, who cheerfully supplied us with guidance in deciding between the kabinetts. It’s rare that I hold...

: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) Mason Sauvignon Blanc (CA) Pra Soave Classico (Veneto, Italy) Dr. L Riesling (Mosel, Germany) Gysler Scheurebe Halbtrocken (1L bottle, Pfalz, Germany) Trimbach Gewurztraminer (Alsace) Bubbles:...

I’m not sure whether this should go here, or in the wines board. I really enjoy white wines from Alsace; especially Gewurztraminer, Riesling, and Pinot Gris. I’ve had a hard time finding any shops in town that have a...

Matt M.'s right. Riesling's a good choice. Also consider a dry (Alsatian-style) gewurztraminer. Its spiciness is a good foil as well. Avoid the bubble-gum-style of most domestic gewurztraminers though.

Probably a bit out of the budget, but one of the most minerally wines I have ever tasted is the Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile Riesling. I enjoyed a 97 on my honeymoon. Bone dry, very little sweetness. This wine literally tastes...