2020 Domaine Weinbach Alsace Pinot Gris Clos Des Capucins

2020 Domaine Weinbach Alsace Pinot Gris Clos Des Capucins

2020 Domaine Weinbach Alsace Pinot Gris Clos Des Capucins At the foot of the majestic hill going by the name of Schlossberg surrounded by vines and roses lies Domaine Weinbach. Named after the little stream which runs through the property and planted with vines since the 9th century it was established as a winery in 1612 by Capuchin friars. After being sold as national property during the French Revolution it was acquired by the Faller brothers in 1898 who then left it to their son and nephew Theo. Theo Faller was a prominent figure in Alsace winegrowing and an ardent defender of quality wine production. After his death in 1979 his wife Colette his daughters Catherine and Laurence and their team continued the family’s passion for the great wines of Alsace and its unrelenting commitment to delivering excellence.