After years of higher temperatures, kabinett riesling producers have a vintage that seems like a throwback to the time when growers battled to ripen grapes. Kabinett lovers rejoice. By Eric Asimov In ...
Wine menus and liquor stores can be intimidating—so many labels and regions and names, so little time. When the cute waiter comes over and puts you on the spot, you often go with what you know: “Pinot ...
If you ask the wine trade what they drink that no one else does, they always bang on about the same two “good value” things: dry sherry and riesling, especially German riesling. It’s been like this ...
Over the years, I’ve been asked many times what my favorite wine is. That’s a tough call, I like almost all of them and it depends on what’s on the menu. I am partial to red wines. But with fresh ...
Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. When New York’s Le Bernardin reopened for indoor dining, all too briefly, ...
Germany’s winemaking scene is probably less well-known than its music scene, even though the history of winemaking in Germany spans two millennia. But just because it’s venerable doesn’t mean it isn’t ...
Life can throw you a curveball at any time. Luckily, no matter what’s going on, there’s always an appropriate German wine for the occasion. German winemakers embrace a combination of tradition and ...
German white wines are known for their fruity character, rich texture and crisp acidity. Many are lower in alcohol, making them a good option for those looking for a lighter wine. While most white ...
New vintages from the European Union are poised to get pricier due to Trump administration duties and a stronger euro.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that umlauts scare away American wine lovers. For whatever reason, bottles with labels bearing those diacritical points, floating above terms like spätlese or ...
In 1752, so the story runs, the town councilors of Bingen (on Rhine) decided to taste the 1751 vintage — or that part picked, pressed, and cellared by the commune — immediately after a routine meeting ...