Sonnenbach Pinot Noir 2019

Moritz-Prado is one of the most exciting newcomers to the Alsace wine scene. Founded by Ghislain Moritz and Angela Prado, their story is one of passion, experience, and a relentless pursuit of quality. Ghislain honed his craft in Mercurey before expanding his expertise in Portugal and Romania, where he played a key role in shaping the now-renowned Avincis winery. In 2009, he met Angela, a Colombian studying in Paris, and together they returned to Romania to help Avincis flourish. With years of experience and a shared dream of creating their own wines, the couple set their sights on Alsace. In 2018, they returned to France with their young family and acquired 5 hectares of vines in Albé—the region’s only mountain vineyard. At 450m altitude, the vines thrive on schist soils, producing Silvaner, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir, all of which became certified organic in 2022. Their winemaking philosophy is rooted in minimal intervention, with an increasing number of cuvées crafted without added sulphur. Thoughtful use of French oak and skin contact results in expressive, terroir-driven wines that capture the distinct character of Alsace. Winemaking Detail: Cold maceration for three weeks with 80% destemmed and 20% whole bunch grapes. 40% of the wine was aged in Burgundy oak barrels for 11 months; 10% was aged for 11 months in ceramic containers (amphorae) and the remaining 50% was aged in stainless steel tanks. 2 years of bottle aging.

Cold maceration for three weeks with 80% destemmed and 20% whole bunch grapes. 40% of the wine was aged in Burgundy oak barrels for 11 months; 10% was aged for 11 months in ceramic containers (amphorae) and the remaining 50% was aged in stainless steel tanks. 2 years of bottle aging.

Some warm strawberry notes, overripe cherry and a slight chocolate and coffee element. A red pepper spice though very balanced, leading to full bodied Pinot Noir

Beef, Duck breast, Peppercorn Sauce

Alsace, France's most easterly and one of it's most northernly wine regions, shares a rich history and lots in common with its German neighbours. Also known for their iconic fluted bottles and exceptional quality, bone dry, aromatic whites, the four Alsace noble varieties dominate; Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris (with Pinot Noir and Crémant on the up). The region is a concentrated 15,500ha narrow strip of vineyards at an altitude of 150–450 m and benefits from a semi-continental climate, being mostly sunny, hot and dry. With the Vosges mountains to the west and the Rhine river to the east the region gets all the sun and rain it needs for the slow ripening of its grapes.