Wine Knowledge
The rustling of light green leaves, a gentle breeze on your face, the scent of earth and resin, the springy ground beneath your feet, a deer darting past... all of this makes a walk in the forest a magical experience. Your heart expands, and annoying little things are reduced to the status they should have: at the very bottom of the list of important things in life.
And of course, a perfect hiking trip includes a picnic! We grew up right next to some of Germany's most beautiful hiking routes and ...
Sweet wines don't have a good reputation – somehow everyone associates them with a hangover or an untrained palate. But why is that actually the case?
In fact, this assessment directly relates to the difficulty of production, because sugar is known to be a flavor carrier. With a little more residual sweetness, one can therefore certainly mask a not entirely perfect quality in the wine...
It's finally here, the long-awaited summer! Summer is all about living, laughing, and eating outdoors, and that's why we've dedicated this newsletter entirely to enjoyment.
Here are some wonderful recipes for an Italian-style menu with primo piatto (= first course with pasta) and secondo piatto (= second course with meat or vegetables)!
First things first – THE WELCOME DRINK:
Today (March 13th) Riesling celebrates its birthday! It's turning a tender 590 years old, Germany's most popular white wine variety. The first documented mention dates back to 1435. The hashtag #rieslingbirthday will be trending on social media today. We're already looking forward to seeing the pictures.
Of course, a birthday also calls for gifts! For this reason, we have a very special Riesling offer on this birthday (and only today):
» The Federal Honorary Prize winners in the wine and sparkling wine sector stand for excellent quality work and incomparable moments of enjoyment. With the utmost care and craftsmanship, they manage to translate the terroir, the climate and the special features of their region into unique wines and sparkling wines that impress. The Federal Honorary Prize winners are guardians of German wine culture and at the same time visionaries who carry it into the future - with creativity, a spirit of innovation and a deep understanding of what makes wine: enjoyment, community and the connection to home. « Freya von Czettritz, CEO of DLG Holding.
We have already told you a lot about our premium Rieslings, the incredibly strong piwi wine Cabernet Blanc and the special features of our winery. But we have never mentioned one small, modest wine:
