25
Mar
On Monday, March 23rd, a photograph and headline from an article in Volksfreund – a small news outlet based in Trier and providing “news for Trier, the Eiffel, the Mosel, and Luxembourg,” if you’re not familiar – appeared on the Instagram... View Post
02
Feb
There is a lot I’d like to say here; but I guess that’s why the video is here? It’s an honor to carry these wines – especially the Zehnkommanull.
08
Jan
To begin this fine year of 2026, we’re putting Florian Lauer – one of the boldest and most absolutely unrelenting explorers of the concept of “off dry” – in the spotlight for our annual celebration of “off-dry January.” Here he... View Post
20
Jun
Einleitung | introduction Last year I began the vintage report noting the relatively unenthused market, wondering whether it was all “because of inflation and wars, or because of our politics and the decline of western culture, or our lack of... View Post
14
May
The Death of the Vintage Report: Long Live the Vintage Report Every vintage report I’ve written for the last five-plus years has had some version of the following notes baked into it. While these ideas seem just too important to... View Post
06
May
It’s been almost surreal the past few months watching as we, the biggest hulk on the block, punch our enemies, our friends, and of course ourselves, repeatedly in the face with the consideration and subtlety of a drunken elephant wielding... View Post
08
Apr
“For the sake of the cultural, social, environmental, and economic vitality of the entire region, Ulli Stein is calling for a concerted, widespread effort to save the remaining vines of the Mosel. He urges winemakers to pay above-market prices for the grapes purchased from... View Post
06
Mar
Yesterday The New York Times printed a beautiful piece regarding the new wave of German Chardonnay by Eric Asimov. The article was largely (though not totally) based on a dinner organized by the collector (and friend) Robert Dentice. The event included over twenty... View Post