by Hannah Carty | Oct 10, 2022 | Robert Weil, Bellene
We’re thrilled to share that two of our producers – Robert Weil (Rheingau) and Domaine de Bellene (Burgundy) – have been named Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 100 Wineries for 2022! The Top 100 Wineries list is a diverse collection of producers from around the...
by Hannah Carty | Oct 3, 2022 | Zilliken, Wittmann, Robert Weil, Maximin Grunhaus, Fritz Haag, Dr. Loosen, Villa Wolf
The threat of wildfires, the extreme heatwaves, and the severe drought conditions that spanned across Europe during the 2022 growing season left many worried about the results of the early vintage. We’re relieved to report that German winemakers are optimistic about...
by Hannah Carty | Aug 30, 2022 | Maximin Grunhaus, Wine Education, Zilliken, Wittmann, Robert Weil, J. Christopher, Fritz Haag, Dr. Loosen, Villa Wolf
As the kids head back to school and get back into learning, we figured now would be a good time to go back to the basics! Enjoy this light-hearted refresher course on terroir, wine aging, and wine tasting. Terroir Arguably one of the most unique and nuanced wine terms...
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 | Bellene, Bellenos, Maison Roche de 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...