Domaine Auther | Pinot Auxerrois | 2003

This is the only pinot auxerrois I've ever seen, let alone tried, although I know there must be more out there. It's similar to pinot blanc, and definitely fits into the Alsace style of dry whites with at least a medium body and no oak. I wished it had a little more intensity on both the nose and palate, but it is a good value at $13.99 and definitely worth trying. It was actually more pronounced a day after opening, and it showed a little bit of age with some nutty flavors that were quite nice.

NAME: Domaine Auther
GRAPE: Pinot Auxerrois
PLACE: Alsace, France
VINTAGE: 2003
STYLE: a beautiful slightly reddish gold color, dry but just barely, medium-full body, medium acid, long warm finish, a little light in flavor but more intense the day after opening
FLAVORS: pear, not-quite-ripe strawberries, honey, a tiny bit of hazelnuts
PAIRING: Asian food, turkey
PRICE/SOURCE: $13.99 at Astor Wines