Remembering Etienne Hugel

Etienne Hugel, the highly admired commercial director for Famille Hugel (previously Hugel & Fils), died on April 8, at just 57. 

I cannot say enough nice things about Etienne and his family. Not only were his wines some of the greatest I have been fortunate enough to taste in my life, but the Hugels run a class organization at all levels. Hugel, one of the truly iconic names in the world of wine, had in Etienne its most visible, public face, tirelessly promoting the quality of Hugel's wines, as well as those of Alsace, all over the world.