In a couple of my recent reviews I’ve featured wines that seem appropriate for springtime, and since springtime is part of anytime that means it’s also a fine time for riesling. This particular riesling, Selbach Riesling Kabinett, comes from the Saar region of Germany — which is part of the Mosel region. The Saar is […]
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Review: Wittmann, 100 Hills, Pinot Blanc
I’ve commented before about how mind blowing it is to me when I come across a European vineyard that has been in the same family for hundreds of years and this is another one of those stories. The wine estate of Weingut Wittmann has been operated by the Wittmann family since 1663. That’s over 350 […]
Paul Anheuser, Blanc de Noir
Here’s a wine that offers something rather unique. Sure you’ve had pinot noir, but have you had a white pinot noir? Sure you’ve had a blanc de noir, but have you ever had a still blanc de noir? For those new to the terminology, “blanc de noir” translates literally to mean “white of black.” It’s […]
P.J. Valckenberg, Riesling
It’s time for another riesling. Of course, anytime is a good time for riesling. This one comes from the Rheinhessen region — the largest of Germany’s 13 wine regions. The producer, P.J. Valckenberg, based in Worms am Rhein, has been producing wines since 1786. They were one of the first producers in Germany to export their […]
Schmitt’s Kinder, Rosé, Trocken
If you’ve been reading this site for long it’s probably no surprise to you that I love German wine. It’s also probably no surprise that I love rosé. But it was surprising to me that I have never, until now, reviewed a German rosé. And oh, what a fine rosé this is! This one is […]
Wachtstetter Pinot Noir
I’m surprised by how many people are surprised when I tell them Germany produces a good amount of quality pinot noir. I know a lot of riesling comes out of Germany, but that’s not all. German reds are worth exploring. This one comes from a producer called Wachstetter in the Württemberg region of Germany — […]
G. Stepp, Riesling
Quite often I review wines from the Rheinhessen, Rheingau or Mosel regions in Germany, but I’ve not written about as many wines from Pfalz. This is somewhat surprising as Pfalz is the second largest wine region in Germany by acreage and often the largest by volume of wine produced. It lies in the Rhine valley […]
Geil Scheurebe Kabinett Bechtheimer
“What the hell is scheurebe?” is the question most people I know would ask about this wine — aside from my wine geek friends. The answer is, it’s a white grape variety from Germany. According to Wikipedia, scheurebe is a grape variety created by viticulturist Georg Scheu in 1916. It’s a hybrid of riesling and […]
Leitz, Dragonstone Riesling
About a month and a half ago I was in Germany, exploring vineyards and tasting wine — among other activities. One of the places we visited is Rüdesheim am Rhein, a winemaking region along the Rhine river that is amazingly beautiful, produces fantastic wines and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region sits […]
Nik Weis, Urban Riesling
If you’re a regular reader I’m sure you know I’m a die hard riesling lover. And if you’re one of those who says they don’t like riesling, I’d posit that you haven’t tasted the right riesling. While I don’t exclusively drink riesling from Germany, I would say that 90% of the time if I’m having […]