European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 21, 1989, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The me is find  of Domain f . Dirr Nijjer fat right in darn hot i a Vir lie comes Fng ish and German speaking visitors. Above j display til some of is wines  he said i is pronoun in ement was a sign of the serious i of petition of vintners on the f Rench and German sides of the Rhine. , there Are excellent while wines from the me cards trom both areas. Alsatian him Ever will Lell you  those irom the let Hank their Side Are the Best. I he Region s distinctive wines come in special elongated Green bottles. They Are dry and fruity with a full bouquet. The Alsace wine Road s taverns and Cool welcoming wine cellars of course ire the place to become familiar with what Alsace offers. If you ire interested in buying a few bottles look for  listing signs that line the streets of the wine towns along the Way. In warm weather the wine lasting tables often Are situated in the airy Coli Tvardos of half timbered vintner houses. The e i stir Yards. Decorated with wooden wine kegs and old presses and Brig led by hanging geraniums make the choosing of a wine a delightful experience. Keep in mind that tasters Are not expected to leave without Bung at least a few bottles.  a Lew of the old hands and you la realm that this is a serious business. A Little of the a Ine to be tried is poured into a Lim Glass. 1 he taster lakes a sip and oils it on his Tongue closes his eyes and reflects often Wilh a furrowed brow. He then slowly swallows it he is pleased he nods his approval be tried a Selec lion m the Village of i a jump so and ended up buying a couple of excellent nestlings and a Muscat three of seven grape varieties that Ripen on Thi sunny alsatian hillsides. Fac h of these quies is entitled to in in to i it n i or one or i  of origin and All Are Emmetth suited to the line food of the Region. 1 ii , the Thunich of Aku a is dlr to need As vigorous and a i Vii in truth  a i hate bouquet ant Lyt til  e it Ernp lenient the  i Ood and is f Superb v. A Tish shellfish seafood and of Niti Maka Han thou Rrt ulu sauerkr.ui/. Hes Kaner is Iresh Light and in nov a  to serve w Ith scat oort Tosh and pork. The Muscat d  bears no  to the Sweet Muscal Type wines of other regions. It is a or dry wine with a distinctive1 bouquet and is generally served As an a Enlil or As a wine for parties. The other Asalion wine varieties and their descriptions and Servings Are a Emirl Laminer an elegant full bodied and Well balanced wine with an elegant bouquet. Ii is a Good Choice Lor dessert. Tokay i incl gris opulent Rich and full bodied. It enhances All r Tali foods particularly foie gras and  roast meats. It can be served As an aperitif. T Inot Blanc or Plevner a Well balanced Subtle it Lively wine that can be served wherever White wine is called for. I incl noir or Kose d Ai , a deliciously fruity dry Rose wine. By Law All of these wines must be bottled exclusively in the Region of production. The most specific of these wines Are labelled with the appellation d Origine cont Rolee Alsace grand  and the name of the most famous vineyards. The appellation d Origine cont Rolee cremans d Alsace signifies the Alliance Between the Best alsatian wine varieties and the Champagne wine making method. The Center for Asalion wine information in Colmar suggests the following wines for a typical alsatian dinner. A Muscat d Alsace As aperitif followed by a sylvaner with the Zwiebel Lorte onion Arthen a  Vilh alsatian sauerkraut followed by a gewurztraminer Wilh cheese or Kirsch souffle Cherry souffle. If Only one wine is to be drunk Wilh the meal. The Choice should be a . 8 stripes it Duguine september 21, 1989