The Wine Centric Show

Alsatian Wines: Dry Riesling & Orange Wine with Mel Pfister


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Step into Alsace with Mélanie Pfister — an eighth-generation winemaker redefining what it means to honor tradition while forging a modern path. From the cellar to the vineyard, Mélanie shares how she blends precision, sustainability, and vision at her family domaine.


We explore everything from dry Riesling and Alsace Pinot Noir to sustainability, climate adaptation, and the rising influence of women in wine. This episode is a deep dive into terroir-driven winemaking and the personal evolution behind the label.

📌 In This Episode:

  • Why Alsace Riesling isn’t sweet — myth, busted
  • How Mélanie Pfister crafted her first orange wine
  • Alsace Pinot Noir’s rise in a warming climate
  • From family legacy to biodynamics: her sustainability journey
  • Women winemakers changing the face of wine


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🔗 Full episode and show notes at winecentricshow.com


We’re grateful for the support of our episode partners, including Fearrington House and Heather Donovan Real Estate

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Melanie Pfister, Domaine Mélanie Pfister, Alsace wine, French wine, Winemaker interview, Women in wine, Organic winemaking, Biodynamic wine, Sustainable viticulture, Natural wine, Dry Riesling, Orange wine, Pinot Noir Alsace, Climate change wine, Terroir driven wine, Wine podcast, Wine Centric Show, Wine YouTube channel, Wine education, Matt Weiss

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