GERMAN WINE QUALITY SYSTEM
Based on the quality pyramid from Burgundy in France, Germany is moving towards the Estate, Village, and Singe-Vineyard classification. This is used among many producers including VDP members, for dry wines. ESTATE WINES: These wines showcase the character of the grape variety paired with a high drinking flow. Wines to open on any occasion. Estate […]
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, […]
WINE COUNTRY GERMANY
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 […]
SUSTAINABILITY
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 – […]
RECIPE: KOENIGSBERGER KLOPSE
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, […]
RECIPE: REIBEKUCHEN
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 high […]
WHAT IS TWC ALL ABOUT
LTW is not your typical online shop or wine club. This is going to be a personal experience where you are getting to know the German producers.
