by Hannah Carty | Jul 28, 2022 | Wine Education, Zilliken, Wittmann, Robert Weil, Maximin Grunhaus, Fritz Haag, Dr. Loosen
German winemakers continue to preserve traditional winemaking techniques while accounting for modernity. There are two wine classification systems that have protected the quality and reputation of German wines: the VDP vineyard classification system and the Prädikat...
by Hannah Carty | Jun 24, 2022 | Bellenos, Maison Roche de Bellene, Bellene
The origins of Burgundian winemaking history can be credited to the Romans, dating back to the 1st Century. In the Middle Ages, it was the Catholic Monks who firmly established the vineyards, which served the church and the Dukes of Burgundy. After the French...
by Hannah Carty | Jun 1, 2022 | Maximin Grunhaus, Zilliken, Dr. L Rieslings, Wittmann, Robert Weil, Fritz Haag, Dr. Loosen, Villa Wolf
As an importer, we are focused on representing winemakers and estates from around the world who are at the pinnacle of quality in their respective regions. The wines in our portfolio have a genuine sense of both place and character; they reflect the terroir of where...
by Hannah Carty | Apr 30, 2022 | Zilliken, Dr. L Rieslings, Wittmann, Robert Weil, Maximin Grunhaus, Maison Roche de Bellene, Fritz Haag, Dr. Loosen, Bellene, Villa Wolf
The most recent vintages from Germany and Burgundy (2021 and 2020, respectively) have brought brilliance and surprise. Record-setting, high temperatures, and wet weather proved to be challenging in both Germany and Burgundy. Although far from perfect, we are pleased...
by Hannah Carty | Apr 1, 2022 | J. Christopher
May is Oregon Wine Month! Roll up your sleeves and jump into the dirt of the Oregon wine industry. This April, our newsletter focuses on what makes Oregon wine special and the historical events that made the industry what it is today. OREGON WINEMAKING HISTORY...
