A New Chapter: Farewell to Wunderwein LLC
As I reflect on the incredible journey of Wunderwein LLC, which I founded in 2013, I wanted to share some significant updates and heartfelt thoughts with you. Last week, on January 8th, I officially reached an agreement to transfer ownership of Wunderwein to our former investors as part of a legal settlement.This transition marks the end of an era for me, but it also represents the start of an exciting new chapter. Running Wunderwein has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. From the challenges we overcame to the milestones…
Warm Wishes for the Holidays from Wunderwein!
As the holiday season approaches, we at Wunderwein want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. It’s been a pleasure to bring you the finest German wines, and we look forward to sharing more exceptional selections with you in the year ahead.Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or colleagues, we hope our wines bring a touch of German tradition and festive cheer to your gatherings. From crisp Rieslings to powerful Pinots, we have something perfect for every occasion.In the spirit of the…
Resharing: Gut Hermannsberg NEWS December 2024
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…
Wunderwein publishes Thanksgiving offers for private customers
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…
Chambers Street Wines features Battenfeld-Spanier Spätburgunder in Pinot Noir Series
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…
Wunderwein updates Q3 activities heading into OND
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…
Wunderwein presents Gut Hermannsberg Riesling GG selection for Michelin Star Restaurants and Private Collectors
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…
Wunderwein Partners pour NOLA at Creole Food Festival
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…
Miljan Suknovic Exhibition and Chelsea Music Festival open in NYC
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,…
Tickets now on sale for the Chelsea Music Festival
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…