Domaine Eugene Meyer appears at first glance to be a classic example of the traditional Alsation winery. The Meyer family has been making wine continuously for no less than 377 years! The family Domaine today consists of eight hectares in the picturesque village of Bergholtz, in southern Alsace.

In fact, the Domaine really was quite traditional until 1969. That year represents a turning point in their philosophy to vine growing and wine making, they went bio-dynamic. The bio-dynamic method calls for the grapes to be harvested by hand. They are subsequently fermented using only the yeast that grows naturally on the surface of the grape skin, as opposed to adding dry, commercial yeast.

The bio-dynamic theory goes far beyond these basic principles and involves the greatest attention to the soil and atmosphere in addition to the vine itself. The Meyer family says that one of the most important aspects of the bio-dynamic approach is, "...to make the earth and vines more receptive to cosmic forces...creating harmony between the earth and the atmosphere".

A taste of the sensational Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Spiegel from Domaine Eugene Meyer serves as an excellent argument in support of the bio-dynamic method. Of course, this wine has many inherent advantages in its origins alone. The Speigel vineyard was awarded the coveted title of "Grand Cru" fifty years ago, after it was firmly established that the wines from this vineyard were consistently superior in quality, with exceptional body and bouquet.