06
Apr
It might seem outlandish to present a wine you’ve likely never heard of, Emrich-Schönleber’s 1er Cru Niederberg, as a qualitative equal to the legendary Grand Crus Halenberg and Frühlingsplätzchen. I honestly and truly do not think this comparison is outlandish,... View Post
28
Feb
At this point, in the late winter, early spring of 2022, it does seem like the rosé fad is slowing down and the category is entering a more healthy, sustainable phase. Which is great, as far as we’re concerned. For... View Post
18
Jan
Lord knows I don’t want to add too much fuel to the fire; it’s already burning well enough to sell all the Lauer GGs we have. On the other hand, the wines are truly extraordinary and I’m not sure how... View Post
19
Nov
And other questions for people interested in fruits grown on trees… Yes, one of the more entertaining moments of our trip to Germany in August was sitting with Stefan Vetter, tasting through his just beautiful range of ciders, when we... View Post
02
Nov
For over five years now, vom Boden has been offering an unparalleled deep dive into one of the most magical parts of German wine: The German wine auctions. These auctions, held once a year in the fall (this year, Friday... View Post
24
Sep
On Tuesday, September 21, 2021 – exactly 50 years after the 1971 German wine law created “the Kabinett” as the lowest category level on the Prädikat ladder (ascending from Kabinett to Spätlese, Auslese and beyond) – Julian Haart’s 2020... View Post
09
Sep
This is not a 2020 German vintage report. But I’ve tasted a lot of the damn wines, from grower samples beginning way back in March to the normal releases coming as they come, and I wanted to share some thoughts.... View Post
26
Aug
We’re not selling anything today; we’re just asking for your help. As many of you know, Germany’s Ahr valley – an amazing cultural treasure with a long history of viticulture – was ravaged by what meteorologists are calling a “mega-flood”... View Post