by Hannah Carty | Aug 28, 2025 | Featured, Wine Education
The new season is almost here, and with it comes a chance to get back to school with the fundamentals that shape our world of wine. For those of us working with German producers, one of the most important foundations is understanding the VDP (Verband Deutscher...
by Hannah Carty | Jul 22, 2025 | Jim Barry, Featured
There’s something electric in the air at Jim Barry Wines – call it vintage momentum, or maybe just the buzz of legacy meeting its next act. This month, we’re heading to the Clare Valley of South Australia to dive into all things Jim Barry, starting with a...
by Hannah Carty | Jun 27, 2025 | Zilliken, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Loosen Bros., Featured, Wine Education
In the world of fine wine, it’s easy to focus on grape variety, sweetness level, or region. But when it comes to Germany, soil is one of the most powerful tools you can use to understand and sell texture. Whether it’s the piercing tension of slate-grown...
by Hannah Carty | Jun 2, 2025 | Featured, Wine Education, Zilliken, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann
Explore six of Germany’s most iconic winegrowing regions and the benchmark producers who define them. Each offers a unique expression of Riesling and beyond – ideal for summer lists, hand-sells, and collector allocations. The Mosel Elegant, Slate-Driven...
by Hannah Carty | Apr 30, 2025 | Featured, J. Christopher, Appassionata
May is Oregon Wine Month and marks a time to spotlight the extraordinary wines coming out of the Willamette Valley––one of the most dynamic wine regions in North America and home to world-class Pinot Noir. At the heart of this spotlight are two standout producers:...
by Hannah Carty | Mar 28, 2025 | Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, Featured, Wine Education, Dr. Loosen
Rieslings are terrific partners for many types of cuisine. With their extraordinary range of sweetness levels and regional styles, it’s possible to find a Riesling for just about any dish. The key is to find the appropriate combination of sweetness, acidity,...
