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Barca 18
225 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-2500
Cross Street: Between 18th
Street and 19th Street
Directions: N, R,
W; 6 at 23rd St
Lunch
Monday - Saturday
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Brunch
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Dinner
Sunday - Thursday
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday & Saturday
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Appetizers: $5-$12. Entrees: $18-$29. Desserts: $7
Excellent, Fairly Priced, Spanish Wine List.
Website: http://www.brguestrestaurants.com/restaurants/barca18/index.php
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Nancy Walman, Publisher
Copyright 2005 by
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Lucien Albrecht "Reserve" wines are carefully vinified from
grapes grown both by Maison Albrecht and by neighboring "vignerons"
under long-term contract and supervision of Jean Albrecht. The Special Cuvees
are hand-crafted from exclusively domaine-grown fruit. The two grands crus are
the pinnacle of Alsace quality. They are perfect expressions of an exceptional
terroir, the Pfingstberg vineyard, and are among the greatest white wines
produced in France from any vineyard region.
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GRANDS CRUS
- Pinot Gris Grand Cru "Pfingtsberg"
- Riesling Grand Cru "Pfingstberg"
RESERVE WINES
- Pinot Blanc Reserve "Balthazar"
- Pinot Gris Reserve "Romanus"
- Riesling Reserve
- Gewurztraminer Reserve
SPECIAL CUVÉES
- Pinot Gris "Cuvée Cecile"
- Gewurztraminer "Cuvée Marie"
Pasternak
Wine Imports . (800) 946-3110 . http://www.pasternakwine.com/
LUCIEN ALBRECHT
RESERVE
WINES
Alsace,
France
THE
VINEYARD
The
Pinot Gris Cuvée Romanus is named for Romanus Albrecht, the first winegrower of
the Albrecht wine family in 1425.
Maison
Albrecht is a family owned and managed winery founded in 1425 now its ninth
generation. The estate includes some of the most prestigious terroirs in Alsace
including vineyards and monopoles in the Grand Crus Pfingstberg and several
Clos, Clos Schild,
Clos
Himmelreich, Clos des Récollets. Lucien Albrecht’s vineyards are meticulously
cared for. Organic farming is emphasized in the vineyards and minimal
intervention in the cellars and endeavor to produce, in each vintage,
hand-crafted wines that represent the vineyards, appellation and family.
HARVEST
& AGEING
The
harvest is a manuel harvest with no destemming, the whole bunches go into the
press. The pressing is low and soft and last for several hours. Followed by a
temperature controlled fermentation.
WINEMAKER’S
NOTES
This
wine, made 100% from Pinot Gris, expresses the rich yet dry power and character
of this exceptional varietal. The clay/limestone soil gives a creamy, velvety
wine with a long finish.
Grape Varieties:
100% Pinot Gris
Finished Alcohol: 13%
Pinot Gris Reserve “Romanus” 2004
Pasternak
Wine Imports . (800) 946-3110 . www.pasternakwine.com
LUCIEN ALBRECHT
RESERVE
WINES
Alsace,
France
THE
VINEYARD
Maison
Albrecht is a family owned and managed winery founded in 1425 now its ninth
generation. The estate includes some of the most prestigious terroirs in Alsace
including vineyards and monopoles in the Grand Crus Pfingstberg and several
Clos, Clos Schild,
Clos
Himmelreich, Clos des Récollets. Lucien Albrecht’s vineyards are meticulously
cared for. Organic farming is emphasized in the vineyards and minimal
intervention in the cellars and endeavor to produce, in each vintage,
hand-crafted wines that represent the vineyards, appellation and family.
HARVEST
& AGEING
The
harvest is a manuel harvest with no destemming, the whole bunches go into the
press. The pressing is low and soft and last for several hours. Followed by a
temperature controlled fermentation.
WINEMAKER’S
NOTES
Riesling
Reserve is made from their best selection of this noble varietal. The wine is
100% Riesling and is distinguished by a piercing and beautiful aroma suggesting
spring flowers. The wine is bone dry and delicious. The Riesling is considered
the signature wine of the Albrecht family. Quick, floral and mineral smell, it
reveals itself slightly spiced and elegant in the mouth.
Grape Varieties:
100% Riesling
Finished Alcohol: 13%
Riesling Reserve 2004
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