German wine labels are getting more light-hearted. They used sport bucolic images of half-timber villages and spooky castles. Today's young winemakers are less likely to be descended from wine dynasties or attached to such... Read More
Medium-bodied with notes of white peach, citrus, white flowers, and tropical fruit; the bright finish shows a touch of residual sugar. Gertie & Max perfectly complements Emmanthaler and Gruyere cheeses, fondue, raclette, hors... 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. For... Read More
We don't see many wines from Germany's mid-region centered around Würzburg, near the Bavarian border. Franken is famous for its Silvaner and is one of two regions allowed to use the flat Bocksbeutel (goat scrotum)... Read More
A bit more common in Germany than here, Blanc de Noir is a unique take on Pinot Noir. Hammelmannn makes his wine in a corner of Pfalz, where the distinct soil is suited for the region's most important crops, Grumbeer und Zwiebel... Read More
Peter Lauer's Barrel X has been a house favorite for several years, and it seems to improve with each passing vintage. It's a blend of vineyards and villages from Ayl, Saarburg, Wawern, and Wiltingen - each contributing... Read More
Fass #8 is a luxurious Riesling from the village of Ayl (eye-l), about an hour's drive east of Luxembourg. Although the region is often lumped together as Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, we prefer using the individual river designation... Read More
With all its military bases, industry, and dense population, Rheinhessen does not have a reputation for being as idyllic and picturesque as the Mosel. Nevertheless, there are some beautiful vineyards as one travels south of Mainz... Read More
Winning with Riesling!!! We never get tired of it! Known as Dr. Deinhard for the first 142 years, the 100-acre estate in Deidesheim was renamed Von Winning (fon vinning) when Achim Niederberger purchased it in 2007. There is... Read More
