by Hannah Carty | Nov 19, 2025 | Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Featured
December is one of the busiest months of the year for the trade, and it shows the moment you walk into any retail shop or restaurant. Shelves are stacked with big reds and sparkling. Floor displays lean heavily on Cab, Shiraz, and holiday bubbles. Holiday cocktail...
by Hannah Carty | Oct 29, 2025 | Perron de Mypont, J. Christopher, Featured, Appassionata
This season, we’re following a thread that connects vineyards an ocean apart – from Oregon’s volcanic slopes to Burgundy’s limestone hills – all united by one idea: elegance over excess. In a market crowded with heavy reds, these wines are...
by Hannah Carty | Sep 29, 2025 | Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Rieslings, Featured, Maximin Grunhaus, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag
Our portfolio unites Germany’s most iconic estates – benchmark producers that define terroir-driven Riesling. This month, we spotlight unique, underrated wines you should be pouring now. Each carries a sales story, critical acclaim, and placement potential....
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 | Wine Education, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, Loosen Bros., Featured, Villa Wolf
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...