An advanced lesson on Martin Wassmer’s wondrous wines from Baden’s Markgräflerland
Tag: Spätburgunder
Restaurant Kellerwirtschaft
Eating out in Baden: new review of Franz Keller’s Kellerwirtschaft, Vogtsburg in the Kaiserstuhl
Baden for Beginners
If you don’t already know about the wines of Baden/Germany, you’re missing out. Time to explore…
Weingut Dr Heger, Ihringen, Baden/Germany
One of the [many] perks of living here astride three borders (France, Germany, Switzerland) is that we’re within striking distance of some fine vineyards, each with their own distinctive grape varieties and winemaking styles. When stocks of Riesling, Gewurz or Muscat dip below danger levels, we head up to Alsace’s Route des Vins. To top up on the Pinot family… Continue reading Weingut Dr Heger, Ihringen, Baden/Germany
A Taste of Pinot Noir
“Pinot needs constant care and attention. You know? And in fact it can only grow in these really specific little tucked away corners of the world. And, and only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time to understand Pinot’s potential can then coax it… Continue reading A Taste of Pinot Noir
Another Bull’s Eye for Fritz Wassmer’s Spätburgunder
Fritz Wassmer has done it again! Last year he took the over-£10 Pinot Noir Regional Trophy in the Decanter World Wine Awards with his Spätburgunder XXL 2007. This year his 2009 walked off with the International Trophy. The tasting notes evoke ‘raspberries, wild herbs, sweet spices – fragrant and luscious with a crisp but soft… Continue reading Another Bull’s Eye for Fritz Wassmer’s Spätburgunder
