Riesling

Leo Alzinger Jr took over the family domaine in 2002 after returning from harvest in New Zealand. Prior to that he traveled to other regions to gain more experience. “The most significant experience came with my work in... Read More

Okay the packaging here is just adorable, but the real story is the wine in the can. That's right, I said wine in a can. It's actually delicious casual drinking wine and the svelt 250 ml cans are very convenient. Shockingly... Read More

If wines reflect the winemaker, Johannes Hirsch’s collection of Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners are full of energy and vitality. In the 1970s, ‘Hannes’ father started organic farming and in 2006, he was... Read More

HIRSCH FAMILY

In 1878 the Hirsch family assumed ownership of this farmstead, constructed during the High Renaissance, and is now managing it in the fifth generation. As was the custom previously, it began with mixed farming,... Read More

The ambitiousness of Johannes Selbach has made this estate the region’s most prominent rising star. Since 1989, always among the very best wines in this collection, and 2001 is no exception. Johannes describes his style:... Read More

From Johann Josef to Sebastian to Manfred—and now, to Katharina—the hereditary line of Prüms at this estate is straight and strong. Why is J.J. Prüm still the most famous name in German wine after a hundred... Read More

The roots of the Kruger-Rumpf estate date back to the early 1700s. Like most vine-growers at the time, the family sold the majority of their grape production to larger houses or cooperatives. This practice continued through the... Read More

We here at Stage Left have been HUGE fans of Johannes Selbach and his wines since being introduced to his wines over 30 years ago. We make it a point to tatse with Johannes at least once a year, be it here in New Brunswick, or... Read More

Today, Johannes Selbach and his wife Barbara, with the help of son Sebastian, manage their vineyards and winery with passion and respect for the estate’s long held traditions. A substantial portion their 24 hectares of vines... Read More