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Crystal Clear
The 2004 vintage in Alsace yields crisp whites defined by purity and balance
Cool climates, such as that of Alsace, are desirable to winemakers for their long growing seasons. When conditions are right, an extended ripening period fosters slow maturity and flavor development in the grapes yet keeps acidity levels fresh.
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