Koenigsberger Klopse Recipe
One of our family traditions back home in Germany was to cook something special on Sundays. Some of you already know that our dad is a chef and so he was in charge for weekend meals while our mum took care of us hungry girls after school. One Sunday, our dad who is a chef, […]
Wilhelmsberg Estate Winery
REGION: FRANCONIA/FRANKEN; VILLAGE: KITZINGEN Gut Wilhelmsberg, established in 1845, and formerly known as Weingut Wilhelm Meuschel jr. In 2019, the Meuschel family retired, sold the winery to another wine company, and Lukas Herrmann took over as head winemaker and manager. Weingut Wilhelm Meuschel jr. was considered one of the most traditional wine producers of Germany, […]
Margarethenhof Estate Winery
REGION: Mosel & Saar – VILLAGE: Ayl Family Weber, Doro, Jürgen and their son Nicolas Margarethenhof is located in the small town of Ayl near the Luxembourg border. It is surrounded by two famous rivers, Mosel and Saar. The entire region is called Mosel. Their motto is “Zwei Flüsse. Zwei Terroirs. Ein Weingut.” Two rivers. […]
Hummel Estate Winery
REGION: Baden, Kraichgau; VILLAGE: Malsch Daniel is the master behind the wines in this true Family business. Daniel Rhein took over Weingut Hummel from Bernd Hummel in 2016. The region where the winery is located is known as Baden. Bettina Schumann Winehouse is located in Baden as well but on the opposite side of this […]
Werther-Windisch Estate Winery
REGION: Rheinhessen (Rhine Hesse) VILLAGE: Mommenheim Winemaker and Viticulturist Jens Windisch Werther-Windisch is run by Jens Windisch. It used to be an agriculture business run by Jens’ parents. They were cultivating grapes but never made wine under their own label. Jens’ passion for wine and agriculture runs in his blood. He wouldn’t miss a chance […]
Reibekuchen Recipe
Reibekuchen: Classic German Potato Pancake A traditional recipe! Every time I go back to Germany, the first thing I do is meet my dad in Cologne at the train station in front of the Koelner Dom to walk to Gaffel Koelsch and order Reibekuchen and Koelsch. Cooking time: 45 min Difficulty level: easy with […]
German Wine System
Making wine is incredible in so many ways – every year is different, every wine is different, and not everyone likes every wine, but that’s how it’s supposed to be! If you think about a recipe and ten chefs are preparing it, you will end up with ten different dishes. This is similar to winemaking. […]
Tasting Wines
I love all the wines in my portfolio, but for different occasions. For me, wines are tied to an occasion or experience. When I taste a wine, I picture the feeling I get rather than the taste. This technique makes it easier for me to explain a wine. Does it help you if I say, […]
Germany and its Wines
Weinland Deutschland. Germany is the 8th largest wine producer in the world and over 65% of its production is white wine. Germany is known for wines that age incredibly well and hold intense acidity as well as having distinctive winemaking styles. With cool climates, steep slopes, distinct soil structures, and unique grape varieties, the role […]
Sustainable Practices
Creating a business that is as green as possible is important and challenging. Wine is made from nature – vines, soil, insects, fungi, bacteria, grapes, birds, worms, poop, flowers, legumes, rain, sun, and a little bit of luck. Being sustainable is more than talking about carbon-neutral shipping. It is about the relationships with everyone involved […]
