Having been to Alsace and studying German at U3A, I know what you mean by ping-pong.It's an interesting place with some very good wine. The link to wine maps is particulary useful.
One of the things I discovered in the wine business is that it's almost impossible to sell Alsace wine to Americans. They'll go over there and drink it, but as they get home they're reaching for the Chardonnay. Quelle tristesse, as the French would say.
I believe it's the obsession that many Americans have with overblown Cabernet Sauvignon, which seems to be their definition of quality. So they'll drink the wine in Alsace because there's really no choice, but I can imagine what they're thinking.
Having been to Alsace and studying German at U3A, I know what you mean by ping-pong.It's an interesting place with some very good wine. The link to wine maps is particulary useful.
Thanks for the interest Thomas. Researching the history explains why this region is so special and rich.
One of the things I discovered in the wine business is that it's almost impossible to sell Alsace wine to Americans. They'll go over there and drink it, but as they get home they're reaching for the Chardonnay. Quelle tristesse, as the French would say.
Interesting! Is it because it is mostly white? Or lack of understanding. Do you know? In Calgary it is not our most important region for sure.
I believe it's the obsession that many Americans have with overblown Cabernet Sauvignon, which seems to be their definition of quality. So they'll drink the wine in Alsace because there's really no choice, but I can imagine what they're thinking.
Makes so much sense! I suspected that was the case but didn't want to assume. We definitely have that market segment here too.