by Hannah Carty | Oct 27, 2022 | Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, J. Christopher, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Jim Barry
The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and guests will soon be arriving for Thanksgiving dinner. Once the table is set, and the food is almost ready, the last step is choosing the bottle of wine that will adorn your dining table – but where do you start when there...
by Hannah Carty | Oct 3, 2022 | Fritz Haag, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken
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 | Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, J. Christopher, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken, Wine Education
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, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Zilliken
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 1, 2022 | Fritz Haag, Villa Wolf, Dr. Loosen, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Dr. L Rieslings, Zilliken
As an importer, we are focused on representing winemakers and estates from around the world who are at the pinnacle of quality in their respective regions. The wines in our portfolio have a genuine sense of both place and character; they reflect the terroir of where...
by Hannah Carty | Apr 30, 2022 | Bellene, Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, Maison Roche de Bellene, Maximin Grunhaus, Robert Weil, Wittmann, Dr. L Rieslings, Zilliken, Villa Wolf
The most recent vintages from Germany and Burgundy (2021 and 2020, respectively) have brought brilliance and surprise. Record-setting, high temperatures, and wet weather proved to be challenging in both Germany and Burgundy. Although far from perfect, we are pleased...
