Staff Picks: German

From right across France's border in the German region of Pfalz, this is an incredibly drinkable, lovely Pinot Noir with sweet fruit and exceptional depth. Pleasant, clear ruby red appearance with aromas of wild berries, tobacco,... Read More

Berge is a parcel of the oldest vines planted to Kieselsandstein located near the top of the Stettener Pulvermächer. Long maceration, elevage in 500L barrel, and then longer aging in bottle before releasing on Jochen’s... Read More

Perfumed and fresh on its feet, this charming Pinot Noir is a fantastic bargain find. Red-cherry notes are pure and pristine from start to finish, accented by cooling tones of crushed slate, wild mint and rose petal. It's... Read More

This is as much a masterpiece of filigree as the stained glass windows of a Gothic cathedral. At least this is the first impression, then when you reach the wine’s deep core you find gigantic concentration and off-the-scale... Read More

This beautifully combines the fruity and zesty elements, delivering great harmony between a vibrant array of peach, dried apricot and white-plum flavors and the firm backbone of acidity. The long, supple finish is well spiced.... Read More

Sourced from the Grand Cru vineyard Goldtröpfchen, this lightly off-dry wine is packed with notes of salty, ocean air, white peach, crushed slate, and lime zest. The intensity of the minerals pair nicely with the richness... Read More

The Krettnacher Euchariusberg Auslese is harvested from vines planted in 1944 and 1964 in the privileged Gross Schock part of the vineyard, a deep, south-facing parcel of blue slate cooled by hillside breezes. Yields are punishingly... Read More