Sentier Gourmand: Part Trois - The Grapes

The major purpose of the Sentier Gourmand of Scherwiller is to showcase the local vineyards and their wines. That is why there was a lot of wine for the tasting. It is also why the walking trails were routed through the grape vines.

The vineyards seemed to be doing quite well this year, with harvest probably 4 to 6 weeks away. This posting provides pictures of the local grapes. The intro picture shows a Pinot Noir, a dark grape that provides a light, red wine that is very typical of Alsace.

Above is a Reisling, a green grape that produces a white wine of the same name. The Reisling variety seems to be dominant in vineyards of the Rhine valley in both France and Germany. Reisling can range from dry to semi-sweet, depending upon the producer and the growing season.

The grapes above are Gewurztraminer. The pinkish grapes produce a sweet, white wine that is a favorite for aperitif or as an accompaniment for foie gras.

Of course, if you are walking through the vineyards then sooner or later you will be tempted to try some of the grapes. The picture below shows Mindy sneaking a sample from the fields.