August 13, 2020
Weingut Kruger-Rumpf is just south of Rüdesheim, across the Rhein, about 40 minutes from Frankfurt airport. It’s often one of the first stops we make driving west on the A60, ripping along in whatever stick-shift German car the poor fools... UNFILTERED Archives: News
Books & Booze: Book Lover’s Day Edition
August 7, 2020
This Sunday marks National Book Lover’s Day, and certainly, the last few months have proven how valuable a good book can be in inspiring, educating, or simply entertaining during tough times. In the world of hospitality, nothing shows appreciation quite... Exquisite 2019s and the Mosel’s Newest VDP Member: AJ Adam
August 6, 2020
One of the finest estates in the Middle Mosel, AJ Adam is based in the village of Dhron. This pastoral village is in a side valley of the Mosel river, just south of the Piesport, home of the famed Goldtröpfchen... Sustainability in Spirits: Jean-Luc Pasquet
July 31, 2020
THE SUSTAINABILITY IN SPIRITS SERIES This is our eighth installment in a series that defines sustainability in spirits and shares some selections from our very own spirits portfolio. PART I Square One Organic Spirits PART II Apologue PART III Azteca Azul... The Profiles of Chenin Series
July 23, 2020
Throughout June we explored all aspects of Chenin with a remarkable group of growers who are all taking this noble variety to its maximum potential. Chenin is one of the most in vogue white grapes being grown around the world,... Germany, Austria, & Champagne Video Archive
July 13, 2020
National Germany + Austria Summit 2020 (1:46:43) AUSTRIA KAMPTAL Brundlmayer The 2019 Vintage: Andreas Wickhoff of Bründlmayer (19:23) Zoom Virtual Tasting: Andreas Wickhoff of Bründlmayer (1:06:23) Gobelsburg The 2019 Vintage: Michael Moosbrugger of Gobelsburg (1:01:45) Zoom Conversation with Michael Moosbrugger of... Sustainability in Spirits: Vicario
THE SUSTAINABILITY IN SPIRITS SERIES This is our seventh installment in a series that defines sustainability in spirits and shares some selections from our very own spirits portfolio. PART I Square One Organic Spirits PART II Apologue PART III Azteca...
Germany’s Nahe: A Geologist’s Paradise
July 10, 2020
HISTORY & EXPOSITION The Nahe is one of the smallest and the most geologically diverse regions in Germany. First legally recognized in 1971, this area is named for the Nahe River and is home to some of the finest vineyards... TERROIR TALK: Thibaud Clerget of Domaine Yvon Clerget
July 7, 2020
Before the shut down in March, we spent some time with a member of the newest group of brilliant French vignerons, Thibaud Clerget of Pommard. The 28th generation to lead his historic Domaine Yvon Clerget, Thibaud was essentially anointed as the next... Uccelliera: Andrea Cortonesi’s Deep Roots in Montalcino
July 6, 2020
Pictured above: Andrea Cortonesi of Uccelliera The first vintage of Uccelliera Brunello may have been 1991, but the roots of Andrea Cortonesi run much deeper into both time and terroir in Montalcino. His family, as long as can be remembered,...