Edelzwicker is best described as what?

• A. Edelzwicker is an Alsace term borrowed from German meaning noble mixture, usually a cheaper blend.
• B. Edelzwicker is a single grape variety.
• C. Edelzwicker is a style of sparkling wine from Alsace.
• D. Edelzwicker is a climate descriptor for warm vintages.

Answer: (A)

Edelzwicker describes an Alsace wine that is a blended mix of grapes. The term comes from German, with edel meaning noble and zwicker meaning blend, and it historically signified a mixed lot used for a more affordable wine rather than a single varietal. It isn’t a specific grape variety, nor a style of sparkling wine from Alsace (that would be Crémant d’Alsace), nor a climate descriptor. So the best description is that Edelzwicker is an Alsace term for a noble mixture—typically a cheaper blended wine.