In the Spotlight
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Federweißer’s Brief, Bubbly Season Is Here
A bottle of wine is a foregone harvest, a transmuted measure of the soil, sun, and rain that fed erstwhile grapes. Federweißer, however, is an immediate taste of the harvest. In 2007, I was fresh out of college and living in Mainz, Germany, a gateway to major wine regions like the Rheingau and Rheinhessen, when…
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Som Tam Thai and Dry
Just in time for the tropical temperatures of summer 2026, I made myself Som Tam Thai (ส้มตำ), a Thai papaya salad. At 30°C (86°F) or above, few of us have much of an appetite. But you have to eat something…
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Crémant d’Alsace: Growth Driver or Identity Risk?
When customers come for a tasting at Domaine Muré in southern Alsace, they typically start by asking for the crémant. Many know about the estate from individual bottles enjoyed within their circle of friends. Thomas Muré, owner of the estate,…
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A Conversation with Isabella Keller-Rutayungwa
At 31, Isabella (“Bella”) Keller-Rutayungwa is already a force in German wine. She’s an entrepreneur who launched her own wine import company, a Master of Wine student, the mind behind a globally popular pop-up bar, a part-time grower at Weingut…
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Vol 24: Shifting Horizons
Horizons are not boundaries; they are invitations. Where some see a closing in, we see kinetic acceleration. Volume 24 rejects the easy narrative of decline to focus on the restless vitality defining German-speaking wine today. We invite you into an evolving conversation—uncovering the ambitious projects and shifting landscapes that prove this wine culture is doing far better than just fine.
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TRINKtalks. Season 2 is live!
In Episode 4, as summer starts we give you all need to know about Swiss wine travel
Swiss educator and expert Marc Checkley joins Paula and Valerie in an exciting journey into the reclusive world of Swiss wine. From the terraced vineyards of Lavaux to the high-altitude Bündner Herrschaft, this episode explores rare indiginious grapes such as Completer and Plant Robert, as well as sustainable travel tips to experience the vibrant local culture for yourself.
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