Nicolas Quill (MW): Overview of German Wine - Regions, Grape Varieties and Labeling Rules | Mark As Read |
Picture: Christian Schiller and Nicolas Quill in 2011. See: Pacific Rim Riesling #1 of Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buy List 2011 - Meeting Founder Randall Grahm and Winemakers Nicolas Quille and Steven Sealock "What started more than 65 years ago as an exam for the UK wine trade is now a globally recognised title collectively held by a world...
The Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France began in Lyon and ended 10 days later in Avignon. The most southern point we reached on the tour was the UNESCO World Heritage Village Les Baux de Provence. There, we were deep in the provence. We stayed one night at Htel Le Mas de lOulivier in Les Baux de Provence. ...
Dinner like in Madrid in Washington DC Downtown: Taberna Del Alabardero | Mark As Read |
Pictures: Dinner at Taberna del Alabardero in 2013 (See: Dinner with Spanish Winemaker Antonio Jose Bleda Jimenez, Bodegas Bleda, at Taberna del Alabardero in Washington DC, USA) and in 2022Back again at Taberna Del Alabardero in Washington DC after an interruption of several years due to covid. The Taberna del Alabardero is a renowned Basque res...
Winery Tour and Tasting at Chteau de la Rivire, Appellation Canon-Fronsac - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
We spent the day in the Fronsac region.Following lunchLunch at the Dordogne River at Restaurant Le Bord dEau in Fronsac - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France we visited Chteau de la Rivire. After a tour of the impressive underground cellars, we sat down for an extensive wine tasting.Chteau de la Rivire The beginnings of Chteau de la Ri...
Rheingau: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages.5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Wine...
Touring Riquewihr/ Alsace Touring Riquewihr/ Alsace - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
Following the visit of HugelCellar Tour and Tasting with Frdric Hugel at Domaine Hugel & Fils in Riquewhir, Alsace - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours we stayed on in Riquewihr for a couple of hours to have lunch and for sightseeing. Famille Hugel is one of the major producers of Alsace wine and has been an important force...
Germany's Best Wines - 12th Focus-Magazin Wine Competition (2022) | Mark As Read |
Picture: Tasting at Weingut Krebs in Freinsheim, Pfalz, with Jrgen Krebs and Ann-Kathrin Mller - Germany-South and Alsace 2017 Tour by ombiasy WineTours For the 12th time, the FOCUS-Magazin, a leading German weekly paper, with the support of the German Wine Institute (DWI), organized a wine competition. All wines were tasted blindly by a jury of...
Lunch at Restaurant La Maison de Celou (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Chteauneuf-de-Cadagne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
On the way to Les Baux de Provence, where we would spend the night, we had lunch at Restaurant La Maison de Celou in Chteauneuf-de-Cadagne, which has a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Annette had selected the Menu Gourmand. We had a table on the terrace with a fantastic view of the Luberon area. La Maison de Celou Michelin Bib GourmandClinging to the ramp...
Is Germany becoming a Red Wine Country? | Mark As Read |
In 2021, according to the Bundesinformationszentrum Landwirtschaft, red grapes accounted for about 33.000 hectares of the German vineyard area of a bit more than 100.000 hectares. 40 years earlier, the vineyards planted with red grapes accounted for about 1/3 of that size, i.e. 11.000 hectares.Within the period of 40 years, the red wine produced b...
Lunch at the Dordogne River at Restaurant Le Bord dEau in Fronsac - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
Today we explored the Fronsac appellation. Clive Coates, Master of Wine, one of the worlds leading wine authority, writes: Of all the non-classic areas of Bordeauxoutside the areas of Haut-Mdoc, Mdoc, Pessac-Lognan, Saint-milion and PomerolFronsac wines have the most definition, the most personality.... A good Fronsac wine will usually cost le...
Pfalz: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages.5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Wine...
Cellar Tour and Tasting with Frdric Hugel at Domaine Hugel & Fils in Riquewhir, Alsace - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
Famille Hugel is one of the major producers of Alsace wine and has been an important force in the Alsace wine industry in its developments during the second half of the 20th century. For over 370 years and with 13-family generations the Hugel family has unrivaled experience and knowledge of Alsace vineyards and winemaking. Known today for t...
Getting to know Burgundy | Mark As Read |
Through a series of non-consecutive, though not entirely unconnected, experiences, Charlie Geoghegan begins to see the appeal in Burgundy. Over the course of six years, his recurring encounters with this often-mysterious region have resulted in a constantly growing appreciation for its fine wines. March 2016 Its about 6am when we bundle into Sebast...
Winemaker Interview Series Riley Flanagan, Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and the owner of Rileys Rows | Mark As Read |
During our Zoom interview on December 7, we had a chance to catch up with Riley Flanagan who is the Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and the owner of Riley's Rows. We did several interviews with Riley and her dad Eric through the pandemic. The post Winemaker Interview Series Riley Flanagan, Assistant Sales Manager for Flanagan Wines and...
Kerrville Hills Winery: A Teroldego Mnage Trois in a Glass | Mark As Read |
To those of you that missed my blog on a new grape grown in Texas, Teroldego, check it out for some background information (click here). I wrote that blog before actually coming in contact with The post Kerrville Hills Winery: A Teroldego Mnage Trois in a Glass appeared first on Vintage Texas.
2022 Holiday Party of the German Wine Society (Washington DC Chapter) at the Cosmos Club in Washington DC Downtown, USA/ Germany | Mark As Read |
On the evening of December 10, 2022 the German Wine Society Capital Chapter returned to the Cosmos Club for the annual Holiday Dinner. The club was beautifully decorated for the holidays once again, and we had a very strong turnout for the event, with 52 guests attending including 40 members and 12 non-members. TourBefore the event, guests we...
Tasting at Domaine la Boussire, Gigondas, Southern Rhne, with Josiane Faravel - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
Gilles and Thierry Faravel of Domaine la Boussire belong to the superstars of Gigondas and are perhaps the whizzards of the Rhne. Right in the middle of Gigondas, just around the corner of Restaurant LOustalet, where we had dinner:Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant LOustalet, 1 Star Michelin, in Gigondas, with Owner-chef Laurent Deconinck and Al...
Owner/ Winemaker Gesine Roll of Weingut Weedenborn/ Rheinhessen Wine Personality of the Year - Gault Millau WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
Pictures: Annette Schiller, Christian Schiller and Gesine Roll in Frankfurt, at Weingut Weedenborn in Monernheim and in MunichThe Gault Millau WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany was released in November 2022. It contains a most interesting "Next Generation" list with 10 young winemakers who have just taken over their parents' business, work with the...
Winery Tour and Tasting at Chteau Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Grand Cru Class Appellation Pessac-Lognan - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
Overall, and compared to Napa Valley, for example, Bordeaux is a rather sleepy area, not well prepared to receive wine lovers from all over the world to experience the wines they love so much in the area, where the wines are made. But things are changing. Wine tourism has caught up with Bordeaux. One producer that clearly is a leader in thi...
Festive No.3 Gin cocktails over ice | Mark As Read |
Our No.3 London Dry Gin is one of our staple spirits at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Specially formulated around three flavour profiles of juniper, citrus and spice, it has been created as the backbone to any cocktail.In the second part of our series, Alexandra Gray de Walden highlights two more deliciously festive No.3 Gin cocktails. […]
Black Pepper Grinder | Mark As Read |
Troon Vineyard Block 14 SyrahHigh 102.6F Low 43.9F Diurnal Shift 58.7FIn the afternoon, you swelter in the dry heat. At dinnertime, you need a jacket. The temperatures above were recorded by our weather station in block 14 this summer. This range between the days high and the nights low is called the diurnal shift. As you can see, weve got quite a ...
Nahe: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages. 5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Wine...
Vineyard Tour and Tasting with Jean Pierre Dirler at Domaine Dirler-Cad in Bergholtz, Alsace - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
This winery exists since 1871. It came into existence in its current form when Jean Dirler, 5th generation of the Dirler family, married Ludivine, daughter of Leon and Nicole Hell-Cad, winegrowers in neighboring Guebwiller. In 2000 Ludevines parents plots of vines were integrated into the Dirler estate and the domaine was renamed Dirle...
Christian Schiller: Re-elected to the Board of the "Weinfeder", the Association of German Wine Journalists | Mark As Read |
Picture: Board of the "Weinfeder", the Association of German Wine JournalistsThe "Weinfeder e.V." is the association of German wine journalists: "Ein Zusammenschluss von Journalisten, Redakteuren, Autoren, Fotografen, Moderatoren, Lektoren, Textern, Grafikern, Dozenten, Bloggern sowie Personen aller Berufszweige in Sachen Wein, die in den Berei...
The visit of Domaine des Pasquiers in Sablet consisted of a cellar tour and a tasting. Owner/ Winemaker Philippe Lambert was our host. We tasted 11 wines. The wines of Domaine des Pasquiers are available in the Washington DC area through MacArthur Beverages.Domaine des Pasquiers Founded in 1935 by the grandfather and great-grandfather of the curren...
Warm gin drinks to stave off winter chills | Mark As Read |
With Christmas approaching, our spirits experts have concocted two delicious warm gin drinks to toast the festive season with – both crafted using our No.3 London Dry Gin. Rich in juniper berries, citrus and sweet spice flavours, our No.3 London Dry Gin is a firm favourite for all seasons. It began its life in 2008, […]
Wine Dinner at Ristorante i Rocchi in Dowtown Washington DC with the Wines of MarchesiAntinori and the Food of Chef Christianne Ricchi, USA/ Italy | Mark As Read |
Annette and I enjoyed a lovely wine dinner at Ristorante i Rocchi in dowtown Washington DC with the wines of Marchesi Antinori and the food of Chef Christianne Ricchi, organized by Calvert and Woodley.Calvert & Woodley: Invitation It's our last dinner of 2022 and we couldn't be more excited to host an Italian wine dinner featuring the wines o...
"Retour du March" Lunch at Restaurant LEntrecur in Preignac, Sauternes/ Barsac - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
We had lunch at Restaurant LEntrecur in Preignac, Sauternes/ Barsac, following: Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Chteau Coutet, Premier Grand Cru Class, Appellation Sauternes, with Technical Director Laurier Girardot - Bordeaux Tour 2019 by ombiasy WineTours, France and before: Winery Tour and Tasting at Chteau Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Gran...
Mosel: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages.5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Wine...
Following:Tasting at Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Turckheim, Alsace - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTourswe drove back to our hotel in Kaysersberg and enjoyed dinner a 3-course wine-pairing dinner with 5 wines at Restaurant La Veille Forge. KaysersbergBefore dinner we had some time stroll through the town of Kaysersberg. At this time t...
Next Generation - Gault Millau WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 List of 10 Young Winemakers to Watch | Mark As Read |
Picture: Vineyard Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schmitts Kinder in Randersacker, Franken, with Martin Johann Schmitt Germany-East Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours The Gault Millau WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany was released in November 2022. It contains a most interesting "Next Generation" list with 10 young winemakers who have just taken over their...
We had 2 events with Alexandre Frguin (UK Best Sommelier 2018) in Gigondas.First, we spent the afternoon with him at Domaine du Clos des Tourelles having an outstanding tasting of Chteau de Beaucastel wines.See: Tasting the Wines of Chteau de Beaucastel at Domaine du Clos des Tourelles in Gigondas with Alexandre Frguin, UK Best Sommelier 2018 - ...
Own Selection wines and festive vegetarian pairings | Mark As Read |
Festive food and wine pairings have traditionally been dominated by meaty matches. But there are so many wonderful vegetarian dishes worth considering, and they pair beautifully with our Own Selection wines. Below, youll find three of our favourite bottles, alongside a few ideas on how to enjoy them whether youre hosting friends or looking […...
Maureen, Annette, Fuad and I enjoyed a nice 4-course dinner at our home in McLean, Virginia.Aperitif in the Living Room2018 Weingut Peter Jakob Khn, Sptburgunder, Blanc de Noir, Rheingau, Germany Peter Jakob Khn, Weingut Khn, Rheingau Germany's Winemaker of the Year (Gault Millau WeinGuide Deutschland 2016) Picture: Christian Schiller and Peter ...
Typically, we visit one sweet wine producer in Sauternes/ Barsac during the Bordeaux Tour by ombiasy WineTours. This time, we visited Chteau Coutet.Laurier Girardot, Technical Director, was our host. We spent quite some time in the vineyard befor touring the wine cellar and tasting 5 Chteau Coutet wines, including grand vin 2016, 2010 and 1989. Th...
Mittelrhein: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages.5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Wine...
Tasting at Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Turckheim, Alsace - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
The Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is unquestionably one of the greatest domaines in Alsace. Winegrowing is a passion that has been passed down from father to son in the Humbrecht family since the 17 th century. Domaine Humbrecht today comprises of 100 acres of vines, spread out over an array of different terroirs in the geological patchwork which is t...
On the pour: 2009 Allende Rioja | Mark As Read |
Each month, we spotlight a different wine that's available to taste in our London Shop at 63 Pall Mall. For December, Assistant Shop Manager George Turner has selected the 2009 Allende – a rich, mature Rioja that's perfect for Christmas.
Meeting Gilles Nicault, Winemaker, Long Shadows, Washington State, at the National Conference of the American Wine Society (2022) and at Long Shadows (2011) | Mark As Read |
Pictures: Christian Schiller with Gilles Nicault, Long Shadows Vintners in Walla Walla, now in Seattle and then in Walla Walla. It was a pleasure to meet Gilles Nicault, Winemaker, Long Shadows Vintners, Walla Walla, Washington State, again after visiting Long Shadows Vinters 10 years ago, arranged by Germany's star winemaker Armin Diel, who used ...
When Annette Schiller and I met Matthieu Perrin of Chteau de Beaucastel, Chteauneuf-du-Pape, at the Veritable Groupe Show in Frankfurt 2021, we discussed with him the possibility of visit of Chteau de Beaucastel during the Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours. Unfortunately, as it turned out, a visit of Chteau de Beaucastel was not po...
Hessische Bergstrasse: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages. 5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Wine...
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour, Lecture and Tasting at Chteau Reynier with Owner/ Winemaker Marc Lurton, Appellation Entre-Deux-Mers - Bordeaux Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours, France | Mark As Read |
We left the right bank, crossed the Dordogne river and went to the Entre-Deux-Mers region. We visited one of the so-called Petits Chteaux and realized that there are excellent wines made in Bordeaux by many of the not so known chteaux.The average wine searcher price for Chteau Reynier, Appellation Entre-Deux-Mers, is US$ 13. Chteau Reynier is ...
Mince pies: a London Shop classic | Mark As Read |
The arrival of December means that mince pies are firmly on the menu. A favourite of our Executive Chef Stewart Turner, they're served fresh from the kitchen every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in our London Shop. Pop in between 1pm – 6pm to enjoy a complimentary mince pie, or have a go at making them […]
Oysters and Washington State Wine: Back at Elliot Oyster House and at The Tasting Room in Seattle, Washington State, 2022 | Mark As Read |
Pictures: Annette and Christian Schiller at Elliot`s Oyster House and at The Tasting Room in Seattle in 2022 and 2016/ 2011Annette Schiller, President of ombiasy WineTours and member of the American Wine Society, led 2 wine tastings at the 2022 National Conference of the American Wine Society: "The End of the Grosslage in Germany" and "Towards t...
Guided Tour of Chteau du Haut-Knigsburg in Alsace - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours | Mark As Read |
This was something for the history buffs among us. The castle represents 900 years of German/ Alsatian/ French history: Guided Tour of the Chteau du Haut-Knigsburg. The castle was built in the first half of the 12th century as a Hohenstaufen imperial castle by Duke Friedrich, father of the German king Friedrich Barbarossa, and was first mentione...
Franken: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2023 | Mark As Read |
The Vinum Weinguide Germany 2023 was released a few weeks ago, presenting Vinum's choice of Germanys best 1 000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10 700 wines on 1118 pages.5 out of 5 stars (world class) were awarded to 18 estates. In addition, there are 31 estates with 4.5 stars, and 66 estates with 4 stars.See here: Germany's 18 Top Wine...
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Visit and Tasting at Domaine Andr Berthet-Rayne in Cairanne, Southern Rhne - Rhne Valley Tour 2022 by ombiasy WineTours: Wine, Culture and History, France | Mark As Read |
Domaine Berthet-RayneAt Domaine Andr Berthet-Rayne, the passion for winemaking has been passed down for five generations.The story began in 1880, when the great-grandfather owned several plots of land from which he farmed 6 hectares of vineyards, several olive groves.Paul Berthet-Rayne, the father of Andr, subsequently grew this winemaking tradi...
La Goulayance 2022 | Mark As Read |
The crowd Paris, 12th arrondissement, This was another beautiful edition of La Goulayance, and it took place again in the premises of Ground Countrol, this vibrant venue set in a former railway locomotive workshop, I can't but encourage you to...
German Wine Harvest 2022 - Good Yields and Excellent Quality (German Wine Institute DWI) | Mark As Read |
Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting with Sven Nieger at Weingut Sven Nieger in Baden-Baden-Varnholt, Ortenau - Germany-South and Alsace 2022 by ombiasy WineTours Press Release of the German Wine Institute (DWI)10/26/2022 At the end of Germanys grape harvest, the quantity of wine must in many regions is expected ...
A Christmas dram with Rob Whitehead | Mark As Read |
In the final instalment of our festive tasting series, the 2005 Own Selection Orkney Scotch whisky takes the limelight. Rob Whitehead, our Spirits Buyer, tells us the story behind this winter-friendly whisky and explains why it's such a wonderful match for festive fare.
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