by Hannah Carty | Feb 1, 2025 | Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, J. Christopher, Featured, Wine Education, Appassionata
At first glance, Riesling and Pinot Noir may seem like opposites––one is a bright, aromatic white, the other a silky, complex red. But look a little closer, and you’ll find they have more in common than you might expect. These two noble grapes are among the best...
by Hannah Carty | Nov 27, 2024 | Wittmann, Villa Wolf, J. Christopher, Featured, Appassionata
The days are growing colder, and festive gatherings are beginning to fill our calendars marking the start of winter and the perfect time to explore the versatility and charm of white wines. From the refined elegance of Chardonnay, the fruit-driven appeal of Pinot...
by Hannah Carty | Jun 28, 2024 | Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Dr. L Rieslings, Dr. Lo Alcohol-Removed Rieslings, Loosen Bros., Featured, Wine Education, Fritz Haag, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen
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 | Dr. Loosen, Villa Wolf, 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 | Jan 30, 2024 | Villa Wolf, Featured
Founded in 1756, the J.L. Wolf estate (now called Villa Wolf) was a successful and highly regarded winery for more than two centuries. It entered an especially glamorous era by constructing its Italianate estate house and villa in 1843. However, the estate languished...
by Hannah Carty | Oct 27, 2023 | Dr. Loosen, J. Christopher, Maximin Grunhaus, Wittmann, Featured, Appassionata, Villa Wolf
As November rolls in, it signals a shift from celebrating the hard work of the harvest to sharing heartfelt gratitude with our dear ones. It’s a time of reflection and appreciation for the art of winemaking and the next vintage. While harvest and Thanksgiving customs...
