We carry about 6-10 different wines from Switzerland, a wonderful country with an economy which is amazing. We used to go cross-country skiing in the Engadiner Valley and I can say that the price of everything is high.
Swiss wines are equally pricey.
I was amused when the Wine Spectator did a cover story on Swiss wines, since these are not much in demand in the U.S. marketplace. While publisher Marvin Shanken has succeeded brilliantly with bringing cigars back into style, I'm afraid he didn't have the same effect on the sales of Swiss wines. Most people are simply preparing a Raclette or Swiss Fondue and are looking for something in keeping with the theme of the evening. The center of this region is the town of Sion, which is a name you might encounter on a wine label. In red wines, Pinot Noir is the predominant variety, with Gamay also being cultivated here.