Reichsrat von Buhl's Riesling Brut 2019 delivers a remarkable blend of tradition and complexity. This medium lemon-coloured sparkling wine impresses with its fine bubbles and captivating autolytic aromas of biscuit, bread dough, and brioche combined with fresh lemon and pear. On the palate, it’s nearly full-bodied, creamy, and balanced by high acidity. Its long, savoury finish makes it a great companion for grilled steaks or rich seafood dishes. Enjoy now or cellar until 2030.

Jean-Marc Vincent’s Santenay 1er Cru “Les Gravières” 2019 embodies the essence of Burgundy’s winemaking tradition. With a philosophy rooted in land stewardship and quality, Vincent crafts wines that reflect the terroir’s true character. This Chardonnay boasts a bright lemon hue, complex aromas of citrus, vanilla, and spice, and a palate of concentrated fruit and mineral notes.

🍷 Elevate your senses with Auxey-Duresses 2019 by Domaine Pascal Prunier-Bonheur! 🌟 Pronounced "Aussey," this Burgundian gem unveils a rich history, tracing its roots to the Celtic and Gallo-Roman wine-growing legacy. Formerly owned by Cluny Abbey, it earned its prestigious AOC status in 1937. 🏰 Immerse yourself in the lyrical terroir, where each sip narrates a story of fresh red berries, earthy nuances, and a delightful medley of spice. Perfect for savouring now or holding onto the allure until 2028. 🍇 Indulge in a culinary symphony by pairing it with pasta topped with a rich mushroom sauce. Cheers to tradition and timeless elegance! 🌿✨

The Santorini 2019 from Anhydrous Winery is a refreshing and vibrant wine with a pronounced citrus character and a distinct minerality that reflects the unique terroir of Santorini island.

The Nahe region is named after the river that crosses the forested Hunsrück Hills valleys. Although the Nahe is one of the smaller German wine regions, its extraordinary range of soil types is second to none. For this reason, the region is able to grow a range of varieties and produce a large diversity of wine styles. However, like the Mosel, there are many steep vineyard sites here, and while they can produce great quality, the effort required to farm them has led to many being abandoned.

​​Mavrotragano is a dark-skinned grape grown mainly on the Cyclades islands, with some great examples from Santorini and Tinos. In recent years a few efforts occurred on the mainland with commercial success and helped Mavrotragano to find its place. However, although the variety has already gained a high-quality status, its full potential still needs to be discovered.

Vidiano is a challenging grape. It is very productive, and the yields must be kept low in favour of quality. But once it succeeds in the vineyard, the unique variety's attributes emerge.

I am very excited about this last discovery of the Biancame variety. I tasted a pretty exciting wine beyond the ordinary.

Suppose Noah asked me to pick only one grape variety on the ark and rescue it from extinction. Without a second thought, Riesling would be my first choice!

Once it opens up, it will hit you with tonnes of apricot, orange, grapefruit, flint, white pepper and jasmine.

It is like you smell a summer breeze from the sea with intense iodine.

The Domaine Trapet Père & Fils has interests in both Burgundy and Alsace. They have vineyards and wineries in both regions and craft some outstanding wines. All the vineyards are farmed according to biodynamic principles.

Chablis is all about Chardonnay and its pure austere, lemon, mineral dimension that this particular terroir can deliver.

The attractive price and easy-going character make this wine very popular among Vivino users, especially in the German market and a good choice for the daily table. Plus, it has all the virtues of Sangiovese.

Karamolegos winery seems to be the most innovative on the island of Santorini, with their wines expressing the terroir in various ways. Pyritis is a genuinely authentic wine with minimal interventions by the winemaker and crystal purity into the glass.

As in Retsina, Verdea refers to a type of wine and not the grape variety. It is produced in Zakynthos island, and the blend is mainly of the local varieties Skiadopoulos, Pavlos, Goustolidi and Avgoustiatis.

This is one more excellent example of dry Mavrodaphne, one of the most promising red Greek varieties.

It brings the aura of the Aegean Sea into the glass with energy and charming floral aromas.

Here we are back to "business as usual". It screams Sauvignon Blanc from the first moment. It is worth mentioning the absence of barrel in the vinification process in contrast with the older vintages.

I am pretty sure if God asked me to choose a vine variety for paradise, that one would be Riesling. I hope heaven to be a cool climate region.