In case you aren’t subscribing to the Gut Hermannsberg Newsletter, we are republishing the December edition here from Achim Kirchner, GM at the estate with updates on the 2024 harvest, Auction wines, Wine Critic reviews and the teams recommendations on wines and offers (available in Germany only).Happy Reading! JanDear Riesling friends,the year is coming to an end, and we would like to inform you about all the exciting things happening at Gut Hermannsberg.Harvest ReportIt is somewhat ironic that climate change in viticulture is primarily associated with frost damage. The early bud break is…
We are thrilled to see the attractive November deals we offered to our trade customers are now available for private customers throughout the Greater New York area. These exceptional wines make perfect companions for your Thanksgiving dinner and festive celebrations, with a range of flavor expression to pair beautifully with your meals.Sparkling Wines to Start Your Celebration: Battenfeld-Spanier 2012 Blanc De Blancs Prestige, RheinhessenCrafted from hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes in the ideal climate of Hohen-Sülzen, this wine is fermented in French oak for a traditional method and aged on lees for 9 years. The result is…
This is the original Newsletter post by German Wine Buyer, Giselle Hamburg:Wunderwein, German Pinot Noir!!!Baden is Germany’s longest wine region and main Pinot Noir region. As with any very large wine region, there are varying soil types but the main one is limestone to the north and volcanic to the south. These produce wines of great power and concentration but also elegance and finesse. From the southern, volcanic region of Kaiserstuhl, we have producer Dr. Heger and farther north, we have Enderle and Moll (across the border from Mulhouse for the former and Selestat…
As we approach the end of Q3 and prepare for the busy season of Q4, I wanted to share some exciting updates from our end. This summer has been eventful, with a particularly busy July. After two years of discussions, tastings, and sample shipments, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve secured our first order with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). The PLCB, which oversees the distribution of beverage alcohol in Pennsylvania, operates around 600 stores statewide and plays a vital role in regulating alcohol distribution and promoting responsible drinking. We’re delighted to have…
We are excited to share with you an offer for some of Germany’s most prestigious Rieslings from the spectacular Gut Hermannsberg in the Nahe. A founding member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), Germany’s highly regarded wine association, Gut Hermannsberg consists of 30 hectares of vines in seven vineyards, all designated Grosse Lage, Germany’s equivalent of Grand Cru. Wunderwein currently carries six Grosses Gewächs wines from these vineyards, including rare vintages.Gut Hermannsberg was founded in 1902 as a State Domaine of the Kingdom of Prussia. It was an ambitious undertaking. Rugged, volcanic hillsides were cleared of shrubs, rocks and soil (often with the help of explosives) and…
Wine & Spirits Partners Beverage Book are pouring NOLA vodka today, Saturday and on Sunday at the Creole Food Festival at IXTA Restaurant on 299 Bowery. The festival showcases award-winning chefs from the Caribbean, Africa, Europe, Asia, South America & the South of the United States and gathers the biggest foodies in America. We have launched NOLA with the aim to expand into spirits as we believe there are many opportunities with Bars in the Greater New York Area serving customers with an ever-increasing interest in craft spirits and Cocktails. With an uptick in sales of spiced cocktails, we believe this Jalapeno-infused wheat…
Wunderwein announces a series of exciting Sponsorship initiatives starting next week, offering New Yorkers the chance to experience our wines in vibrant cultural settings.Our first destination is the Friedrichs Pontone Gallery, where we’ll be showcasing our Pinot Meunier Sparkling Rosé from Württemberg, this Pinot Blanc from the Markgräflerland, and this Pinot Noir from the Kaiserstuhl.Join us for the exhibition opening, hosted by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Alumni Association USA and Gallery Friedrichs Pontone, as we celebrate the works of Miljan Suknovic, a distinguished DAAD alumnus and renowned artist based in Tribeca.MILJAN SUKNOVICLarge Scale PaintingsJune 20, 2024,…
Our relationship with the Chelsea Music Festival (CMF) goes back to 2014, the year after we launched Wunderwein LLC in the US. Since then we have promoted our wines at many of their Festivals events. We are delighted to showcase our wines yet again ten years after our first engagement at this years Festival’s 15th Season with nine evenings of concerts, conversation, and tastings with musicians, visual artists, chefs from June 21-29, 2024. This summer Festival, led by Artistic Directors Melinda Lee Masur and Ken-David Masur presents “Connecting the Dots,” which traces how music and art allows us to touch…
We are pleased to announce that we have finalized our Pairing menu with Chef Eduard Frauneder and we are inviting you to join us for a special evening at Schilling Restaurant & Bar on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30pm.Michelin-starred Chef Eduard and his team will present a 5 Course Dinner (see menu here) and we can’t wait to welcome you!Indulge in each dish thoughtfully prepared to showcase this seasonal, springtime gem, complemented by our wines.This is one in a series of Asparagus Dinners this month that celebrates the white gold and aims to bring our community together to…
This time of the year, Asparagus is a big deal in Germany, and we love to celebrate that it is in Season since it pairs so well with many German wines.There is debate if it goes better with Riesling or Silvaner, but I personally prefer it with Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, especially from Baden. Of course, the pairing suggestions also depend on the main protein, sides, and sauces that you serve with your asparagus but for almost all combinations the Baden Pinots are delightful companions.One of the key events where we celebrate the…
