In Germany, around this time of the year, the wine critics publish their ratings.We were very pleased to see our producers gain so much recognition again this year and here are some highlights for your reading pleasure:BARTH:“Mark Barth makes the ‘Sparkling Wine of the Year’!”The highly regarded Vinum magazine writes that the Hassel Riesling Brut Nature VDP.Grosse Lage 2015 from Wein- und Sektgut Barth from the Rheingau, was able to take the lead in the overall competition. Basically, the Burgundy-based sparkling wines are considered the crown of sparkling wine production but with 96…
Elite Traveler – the world’s premier luxury lifestyle magazine is hosting their Fall Watch Issue on Wednesday, November 2nd, at Bucherer 1888 TimeMachine from 6-8 PM. The event will feature an exclusive showcase of horological mastery as featured in the annual Top Watches of the World list curated by Roberta Naas, as well as activations from partners Rolls Royce, Four Seasons Lanai, Laurent-Perrier, Wunderwein and more.At this time we want to extend the invitation to any partners and VIP’s within our network. We have included the registration link below, it would be helpful for everyone attending…
If you are like most people, chances are when you think of German wine, you think of three things: sweet, white and Riesling. But the reality of German wine today is very different, and we are pleased to make the point with a collection of German wines that will completely change your perception. Until the end of the year, we are offering three curated selections of wines that debunk the old myths. You can purchase these selections individually, but we are offering a 10% discount if you purchase the entire fall selection – six wines…
We were delighted to be invited by our friends at Buy Rite to participate in their Annual Super Sampling event. A charity event unlike any other, this is a fantastic night out where people can taste the best wines, spirits, and craft beers all while supporting a good cause! Buy Rite teams up with the Sarala Bathena Foundation, supporting the fight against cancer worldwide. The evening was packed with hundreds of wines, spirits, and craft beers to sample, and we enjoyed pouring our wines and had a great evening out with many interesting conversations and…
On Tuesday we had the great pleasure to return for another Tasting to Autostrada! This place is so much fun to enjoy wine and to meet our friends in CT. Thank you to Gioel and Ronni Molinari for allowing us to host our second Tasting here. We had gathered a small group of friends, collectors and a local wine store owner to share some of our favorite wines and to present our new Club Offers (more on this to follow shortly)!Barth Ultra Blanc de Noir Sparkling, Gut Hermannsberg 7 Terroirs Riesling, Bürgerspital zum Heiligen Geist…
Late last week, a ship left the port of Rotterdam with a container of 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. 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 and (often with the help of explosives) laid out in terraces. It was three…
The stars are shining brightly over New York City, with 19 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants joining the 2022 MICHELIN Guide New York. Here is a great summary of everything you need to know about the news by bon appétit magazine. Congratulations to all the Restaurants that kept or earned their Stars!
We are delighted to announce that German wines from the Wunderwein Portfolio will be presented at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers for the prestigious Steuben Parade Gala Dinner and Silent Auction on Friday September 16th as well as at the Oktoberfest in Central Park on Saturday September 17th. For the Gala Dinner, the following wines will be offered: • Gut Hermannsberg, Riesling Brut, Nahe• Freiherr von Gleichenstein Pinot Gris, Baden• Battenfeld-Spanier Spätburgunder, RheinhessenFor the Oktoberfest, we will be pouring the following wines by the glass: • Stromberg-Zabergäu, Pinot Meunier, Sparkling Rosé, Württemberg• Bürgerspital zum Heiligen Geist, Würzburger Silvaner, Franken• Barth Spätburgunder Rosé, Rheingau• Battenfeld-Spanier Spätburgunder, RheinhessenWe would like to thank Anita & Bob Radske and Connie Schaefer for…
In anticipation of the long Labor Day Weekend ahead, we thought you might enjoy some bottles of bubbly to celebrate the occasion. If so, we’ve got you covered! Get this selection of exquisite Sparklings from Germany’s finest Sekt makers, all made in the traditional method with up to 72 months on the lees. We are proud to offer you a single vineyard Barth Riesling (96 JS points) from Rheingau, a Riesling Brut from the Nahe, a Pinot Meunier Sparkling Rosé from Württemberg and another Barth, Ultra, made from Pinot Noir grapes (Blanc de Noir). Pick any one of them or select them all, with…
We are excited to share that we will be hosting a Wine Tasting at Ana’s Wine & Spirits in Hudson Yards on September 29th between 5pm-8pm. Please save the date! David Smith, the GM at Ana’s, has done a fantastic job curating an eclectic selection of wines and has included some of our best wines in their portfolio. We would love to share our wines with you (with some complimentary pizza) and if you haven’t done so already, provide the opportunity to visit Hudson Yards with its many exciting amenities. We hope to see you there!We will be…
