Known as Gutedel (goot-EH-del) in Germany, Fendant in Switzerland, and Chasselas in France, this grape is a specialty in the Baden region of southwest Germany, specifically Markgräflerland, bordering Alsace and Switzerland.... Read More
The handsome label doesn't tell you much. In fact, 1000L makes no sense to most people, so let's start there. It refers to the smallish 1000 liter (264 gallon) fass or fuder, a traditional barrel used in the Mosel, where... Read More
Julian Ludes (lood-ess) refers to his steel-vinified Riesling from the flatlands of Thörnicher Schiesslay as a breakfast wine, likely due to its low ABV of 9%. In New York, we would pair it with a nice brunch closer to 10am... Read More