You cant help but feel a little like Hansel and Gretel in this most picturesque little town. France meets Germany in Colmar.
Colorful old buildings leaning on each other with exposed sub structures, canals and tiny little street lamps that bring out all the unique lines and shapes.
Dinner at a local 'wistub' was fantastic. 'Choucroute' (warm sauerkraut, steamed potato, 5 kinds of pork) matched spicy local gewurztraminer well. Being able to buy any wine on the list in a small pitcher offers great flexibility, you can buy exactly the desired quantity and they probably sell more wine too.
Tasting at Zind Humbrecht was very special. Rach said 'mmm gewurztraminer' when she caught her first whiff of what is the worlds prettiest and most distinctive variety when in the hands of the right maker.
The 'selection de grains noble' (botrytis) Pinot Gris with over 400g of residual sugar felt heavy in the glass. With 4 percent alcohol, it was rich, surprisingly balanced and had a clean finish that lasts for days.
Our gourmet day lifted a notch with GF chip sambos. On public holidays in Alsace even the servos shut down. Thank god for Maccas fries.
Dinner at Wistub Brenner/ canal in Colmar/ new friends @ Zind Humbrecht
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