Aaah – the charms of the German wine regions in the fall. Beautiful colors, crisp, cool air, delicious cuisine, and the finest red and wine whites available for tasting along picturesque wine routes. If you’re itching to get away, Germany has it all at this time of year!
With its fresh, tense palate and smoky, herby notes, Rotenberg GG from VDP estate Gut Hermannsberg is one of our favorite Rieslings. We can hardly wait to be back in the picturesque Nahe region so we can visit the winery’s charming old 1910 press house ̶̶ today a restaurant, guest house, and wine cellar ̶ and enjoy a glass of Riesling! Cheers!
Ahr has been in the headlines because of this summer’s tragic floods but we’ve always had a special relationship with this exceptional German wine region – especially its Pinot Noir! We’re dedicated to bringing more Ahr wineries to the US consumer so if you’re a Spätburgunder fan, you’ll want to find out more about this unique area.
Thinking about creating a special space at home for wine tasting? These tips about size, design, lighting, and materials will point you in the right direction!
In New York state, Manhattan gets the spotlight for high dining – but what’s going on upstate? Check out award-winning restaurants in Buffalo, Albany, and the Finger Lakes and enjoy a glass of local Riesling with a range of fine world cuisine!
A delicious Italian pizza is a perfect partner for an array of red and white wines. Now you can make your own Margherita or Quattro Formaggi on the go with an easy-to-use, portable pizza oven and enjoy it with a glass of your favorite wine!
It’s harvest time in Germany and this means wine festivals! While health restrictions mean they’re scaled down, vintners and wine-lovers are determined to celebrate the glorious grape harvest. Whether it’s a wine picnic in the meadows of Mosel, pop-up tastings in Hesse, or a night-time fest of open cellars in Bavaria, there’s plenty to enjoy in 2021!
Van Volxem, situated in the Mosel’s Saar, has just launched its 2020 vintage at a chic event at its stunning winery. Find out more about its vast range of Riesling, Sekt, and White Burgundy!
There’s been a revolution in wine and food pairing with unexpected combinations and it’s not uncommon to see suggestions for crisp acidic wines with fried fast food in place of more “culinary combos”. But wine and ice cream? You’d be surprised at how these two seemingly incompatible delights can pair to perfection!
We’re enjoying the news from the VDP Grosses Gewächs 2021 and are so excited to see so many top producers gaining momentum after last year’s spectacular results. Take a look at the background story!
