His name – at least the spelling – is German, his looks are definitely French, he offers services in French, German, and one-size-fits-all-English. That’s modern Alsace for you. FOWC with Fandango: Ambiguous
Tag: Alsace
The Janus Fountain in Strasbourg
was designed by Tomi Ungerer. He was a graphic artist and book illustrator, born and raised in the Alsace (a biography of him calls him an Alsatian artist which sound really odd). The fountain was to represent the duality of the Alsace with roots in France and Germany.
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How Much Does the Vintage Matter to You?
2017 was not an easy year for wine in the Alsace. Frost in spring and a very early harvest resulted in low quantity but good quality. Overall, 2017 was a good vintage.
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