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Alsatian vineyards are in the northeastern part of France, near the German border, between Strasbourg and Mulhouse. In mid June I flew into Basel, Switzerland, rented a car and drove to Mulhouse, where Beth was already studying at the Musee de L'Impression sur Etoffes. We stayed at the Hotel du Musee where I based my journey each day. The hotel staff was friendly and welcoming, especially the owner, M. Gerard Freulet, a font of local information about foods, customs and innumerable other things.
Not unlike a commuter, I drove up the A35 towards Strasbourg each day, turning off at different exits for my explorations into the wine area.

I visited (and purchased wines from) many wonderful vineyards; more than I can show here. Some of my favorites were:

Rolly Gassmann
68590 Rorschwihr, France
tel/03-89-73-63-28

Domaine Ostertag
87, Rue Finkwiller
67680 Epfig, France
Tel/03-88-85-51-34

Domaine Weinbach
Mme. Faller et ses filles
68240 Kaysersberg, France
Tel/03-89-47-13-21

Hostellerie Munsch
Rene Meyer et Fils
14, Route du Vin
68590 Sainte-Hippolyte, France
Tel/03-89-73-00-09

Mochel Lorentz
19, Rue Principale
67310, Traenheim, France
Tel/03-88-50-38-17

Wine and Textiles (the subject of Beth's studies) aren't the only attractions in this area. A visit wouldn't be complete without visits to Petite France in Strasbourg as well as the Strasbourg Cathedral which dates from the twelfth century and is built on Roman foundations; Haut-Koenigsbourgh castle, with its history of strategic importance, situated high overlooking the surrounding countryside towards the Rhein; and the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar with the incredible Isenheim Altarpiece by Grunewald.