by Hannah Carty | Jun 27, 2025 | Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, 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, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, Wine Education
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 | Mar 28, 2025 | Wittmann, Zilliken, Featured, Wine Education, Robert Weil, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus
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,...
by Hannah Carty | Jun 28, 2024 | Fritz Haag, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Dr. L Rieslings, Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Rieslings, Loosen Bros., Featured, Wine Education
In this issue of our newsletter, we uncork the fascinating world of effervescence by exploring the two main methods of making sparkling wine: the traditional method, known for its time-honored craftmanship, and the Charmat method, celebrated for its efficiency and...
by Hannah Carty | May 30, 2024 | Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, Featured
All of our German producers received some stellar reviews in the June 2024 issue of Wine Spectator – with more to come when the full German report is published later this year. Notable mentions include wines featured in the “Savvy Shopper” column,...
by Hannah Carty | Feb 28, 2024 | Featured, Fritz Haag
Nestled in the heart of the Mosel River Valley, the Fritz Haag estate stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of sustainable vineyard and cellar practices. For over four centuries, Fritz Haag has adapted to the ever-evolving landscape of winemaking while...