October 2024 - Germany

Germany wine country filled with rich history and culture is home to an incredibly diverse and beautiful spectrum of wines. Despite being less recognized on the global stage than their French or Italian counterparts, German wines have a unique charm and complexity that captures the attention of wine enthusiasts worldwide.

From its iconic Rieslings to the lesser-known but equally captivating Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Germany produces a stunning array of wines that cater to a variety of palates. The country's diverse climate, topography, and soil types create a multitude of terroirs, each imparting a distinct character to the wines they produce.

Whites

Dr. Burklin-Wolf Riesling Trocken, 2022 Pfalz

Clear and aromatic on the nose and reveals an elegant and cool bouquet of ripe and lush tropical fruits. Round, refined and elegant on the palate, this is a vivacious, fresh and lemon-scented dry Riesling with good intensity and a persistent finish. Seriously structured, this wine can be served with many dishes.

Von Winning Sauvignon Blanc II, 2021 Pfalz

An unmistakable aroma of juicy gooseberries, limes, grapefruit, and fine herbs. A pronounced acidity and fullness.

Selbach Oster Pinot Blanc, 2021 Mosel

Dry, crisp style with great acidity. Sourced from south-western sections of Zeltinger Himmelreich, mid-slope and slate grown. Fermented in neutral fuder. Melon, hints of honey and lemon with the mineral energy of slate.

Heinz Eifel Gewurztraminer, 2022 Rheinhessen

Produced in an off-dry style with exotic aromas and flavors of lychee,rose petal, passion fruit and ginger.

Reds

Koehler-Ruprecht Pinot Noir, 2022 Pfalz

Koehler-Ruprecht Pinot Noir (German: Spatburgunder) is traditional Pfalz style. It is ripe, it has popping acidity and it has an alluring smoky nose that makes you feel like you are in a forest. A fleshy palate blend with light tannins giving it a rusticity without being rough, This Pinot Noir is a good option to unite both California and Burgundy Pinot Noir drinkers and will teach you that Germany has more to offer than just white wine.

Prieler Blaufrankisch Johannesshohe, 2019 Burgenland, Austria

We cheated on this one and hopped the border to Austria! This wine is dark yet very juicy and well integrated, sporting a mix of plum and currant underscored by orange-like acidity. Hints of loam linger on the finish.

Darting Pinot Meunier, 2018 Pfalz

Opens with an earthy forest floor aromas. On the palate it features ripe cherry and raspberry flavors yet with a backbone of acidity and fresh minerality making this a versatile red for the table.

Villa Wolf Dornfelder, 2022 Pfalz

This semi-sweet Dornfelder offers aromas of ripe blackberry, cherry, and sweet spice. The palate is medium-bodied, with flavors of dark fruit, cocoa, and a hint of vanilla. Soft tannins and a smooth texture lead to a long, fruity finish. Enjoy it with grilled sausages, roast pork, or aged cheeses.