REGION: Black Forest, Baden VILLAGE: St. Blasien The highest elevation of manufactured sparkling wine in Germany with 777 meters above sea level in the Black Forest. There is wine made in the Black Forest? Yes, and it is quite amazing. The winery was founded by Maximilian Wagner. Maximilian—founder, winemaker, and

REGION: Hessische Bergstrasse VILLAGE: Bensheim Winemaker, Visionairy, Brain Behind the brand – Niko Brandner He is a “Quereinsteiger”. Like myself, Niko doesn’t come from a winemaker family. He used to be a Banker for a few years but luckily changed his mind to pursue a career in winemaking. He learned

REGION: WüRTTEMBERG – VILLAGE: WINNENDEN  The brothers David and Markus are running the show and making outstanding wines. David Siegloch and his brother, Markus, grew up on the winery with their parents and took over the winery in Winnenden after their father passed away in 2014. Until the early 90s,

REGION: Mosel & Saar – VILLAGE: Ayl Nicolas Weber Weingut Margarethenhof is nestled in the small town of Ayl, near the Luxembourg border, and is surrounded by the two iconic rivers, the Mosel and Saar. The region as a whole is known as Mosel, and the family’s motto is “Zwei

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.

REGION: Rheinhessen VILLAGE: Bechtheim Winemaker, Visionairy, Owner – Jochen Dreissigacker Weingut Dreissigacker is a renowned family-owned winery located in the heart of Rheinhessen, Germany’s largest wine-growing region. Situated in the town of Bechtheim, the estate is known for producing top-quality, organic wines, with a particular focus on Riesling and Burgundian

Bettina Schumann Winehouse is a stunning, female-run winery with incredible wines and a focus on Burgundy varietals and winemaking. Her approach to being a wine producer is different.

REGION: Saar/Mosel VILLAGE: Konz Winemaker, Viticulturist, Founder – Peter Thelen Peter founded Petershof in Oberemmel at the Saar/Mosel in 2019. For 15 years he has been working in different wine regions including Germany and South Africa in winemaking and general managing. In the vineyard, Peter is avoiding using herbicides and

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

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

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

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