Manfred Enderle and Florian Moll are certainly two of Germany's best winemakers, but their path to greatness hasn't been straightforward. When they began their domaine, in 2007, everything they did flew against conventional German wine wisdom. They prized location and vine age over ripeness, neutral oak over new, and subtlety over flash. They work with some of Baden's oldest Pinot Noir vines, and everything is farmed organically and biodynamically.
Posted on July 12, 2023
Julia Burke
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Ulli Stein is a legend. For decades, this Mosel winemaker has been pushing every boundary he can find, but there’s a special place in our hearts for his most traditional Rieslings, wines that deftly show off the Mosel’s trademark slate soils. And that’s just what we have for you today — Blauschiefer, sourced from 75+ year old vines, mostly ungrafted, from the 1er cru vineyard of St. Aldegunder Himmelreich.
Posted on July 05, 2023
Valerie Pimpinelli
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It’s hard to beat the simple pleasure of a regionally expressive, complex Italian white with just a little bit of age. This is where the Fiano grape can really shine, its natural richness balancing the volcanic tension of its birthplace. We have an absolutely delicious one for you today, grown on volcanic tufo soils in the commune of Montefredane in Avellino.
Posted on July 02, 2023
Julia Burke
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Austria may be known for Grüner Veltliners and Rieslings, but Blaufränkisch is its unsung hero grape. French wine lovers can find Blau analogs in the likes of Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Mourvèdre…the list goes on. Wines made from Blaufränkisch can be light and juicy, rich and spicy, deep and savory, a kaleidoscope of flavors and textures.
Posted on June 28, 2023
Valerie Pimpinelli
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Everyone has their “a-ha!” moment wine. For the luckiest among us, it’s the first sip of great Nebbiolo or Burgundy. For one member of the Flatiron Wines team, though, it was a most obscure grape — Pineau d’Aunis. Pineau in the running for the perfect summer wine, a red that’s chillable and punchy, yet markedly different and more complex than the average glou glou offerings at your local wine bar.
Posted on June 21, 2023
Valerie Pimpinelli
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Today, we announce the 2022 German wine vintage with the arrival of Wei-Kü’s very slightly off-dry Feinherb — the easiest-drinking wine in their lineup and one of our favorites. We think you’re going to like the vintage: the locals are calling it a miracle.
Posted on June 14, 2023
Jeff Patten
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Is this a stand-in for López? No, it is not. But it is a distinct expression emerging from the same tradition, one with the kind of personal twist that makes it even more crushable on a hot summer day. And better yet, it costs a fraction of what Lopez sells for. You'll definitely want to try this.
Posted on June 07, 2023
Joshua Cohen
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One of the best sources for fine, fascinating white wines is southern Italy; in spite of the unceasing sun and the fierce heat, many winemakers are producing wines of great minerality and elegance. One such estate is I Pentri, named after the ancient tribe that once occupied this area of Campania, a few hours’ drive northeast from Naples.
Posted on May 31, 2023
Valerie Pimpinelli
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The story behind how a skin-contact white wine made by a nuns in an unknown region a couple of hours north of Rome become one of the most-sought after wines in the natural wine sphere.
Posted on May 17, 2023
Joshua Cohen
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They say "don't judge a book by its cover," but in this case, honestly, go ahead. It's a beautiful, hand-drawn label on a beautiful, handmade wine. Looking for a wine that is as bright and complex but as coherent as the image? This is your wine.
Posted on May 10, 2023
Joshua Cohen
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