Germany

Producer: Marto Wein
Grape: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz Sandstone, Marl
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A light red with proper character. Here you do not have to choose between white or red - you get the best of everything! Smoky notes, similar to Mescal. Grip and spice from Pinot Noir & freshness and smoothness from Pinot Gris.

Producer: Frank John
Grape: Riesling, Sauvingon Blanc
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Germany
Region: Pfalz
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil:
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The John family acquired the parcel where the grapes for Hapbee grow in 2019 and are changing it to biodynamic agriculture. On the nose this wine shows black- and redcurrant, apples and grapefruit, with some exotic fruit in the background. The palate is juicy and mineral, with a refreshing acidity.

Producer: Stefan Vetter
Grape: Müller-Thurgau 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Germany
Region: Franken
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 10,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: highly refreshing, light and animating

Producer: Marto Wein
Grape: Faber, Würzer, Bacchus, Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Scheurebe, Silvaner 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 10%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz Sandstone, Marl
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Cloudy with a shiny sheen, almost something grapefruit and bronze, a brilliant color. Nose purely in the glass and behold, fresh, open and almost fragrant, fine fruit, a floral touch and in addition a juicy spice, incredibly animating. Nose purely in the glass and behold, the Marto White shows fresh, open and almost fragrant, was not to be expected so, fine fruit, a floral touch and in addition a juicy spice, incredibly animating. He is just immense fun. Fine grip on the palate, plus super juicy acidity, lots of salivation and again that animating fruit, a touch of wildness, grapefruit fits quite well from the grip and acidity, runs down and the palate asks for more.

Producer: Frank John
Grape: Riesling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Germany
Region: Pfalz
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: no
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: clean

Tasting Notes: Elegant, full-bodied, powerful

Producer: Marto Wein
Grape: Riesling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 10%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Quartz Sandstone, Marl
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Riesling from Rheinhessen that strikes a different note, wild, untamed - fermented on the skins in small wooden barrels. On the nose, lemon zest, greenish plum skin, star fruit, saltine crackers, minimal animalism from the spontaneous fermentation. On the palate a clear, texture crisp fresh acidity that inevitably reminds of juicy lemons, plus perfect phenolics with a very delicate yeasty touch, holds up great on the palate and lingers, and lingers. Really mouth filling, great -new- Riesling drinking pleasure!

Producer: Weingut Eymann
Grape: Riesling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Germany
Region: Pfalz
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Calcareous
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: clean

Tasting Notes: Made from hand-picked grapes growing on biodynamically farmed vines that are partially 80+ years old. Complex and serious white wine with notes of honey, stone fruit, with a touch of petrol. On the palate well-balanced, with a zesty acidity and mineral finish.

Producer: Max sein Wein
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Silvaner
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Baden
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12,5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil:
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: 

Producer: Stefan Vetter
Grape: Müller-Thurgau 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Franken
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 9,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: highly refreshing, light and animating

Producer: Max sein Wein
Grape: Silvaner
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Baden
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12,5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil:
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: 

Producer: Christopher Barth
Grape: Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Müller-Thurgau
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Melaphyre
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Shows notes of fresh pear, apple cider and white flowers. Fresh and delicate on the palate, with a nice, zesty acidity.

Producer: Weingut Maximin Grünhaus
Grape: Riesling
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
Subregion: Ruwer
Alcohol: 8%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: 

Producer: Weingut Mann
Grape: Portugieser
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Reinhessen
Subregion: 
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: -
Soil: clay, limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: In the nose, sour cherry and freshness. Flavour of dark berries, blackberry and  cassis.

Producer: 2Naturkinder
Grape: Silvaner
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Germany
Region: Franken
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Shell Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky 

Tasting Notes: The silvaner grapes, which were partly fermented on the skins, were aged for 18 months in old wooden barrels and then stored for another 18 months in stainless steel tanks until bottling. This orange wine  has a present tannin structure, fullbodied and complex.

Producer: Weingut Maximin Grünhaus
Grape: Riesling
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
Subregion: Ruwer
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: 

Producer: Enderle & Moll
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Germany
Region: Baden
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone, Sandstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: It smells intensely of dark cherries, underbrush, bay leaf and allspice. On the palate, it presents an intriguing grip as well as a pleasing acidity, thanks to the partially macerated raps. The body is powerful, though not as overloaded as neighboring Baden vintners. You should give the Pinot Noir Liaison some time in the decanter to give it some air and let it show its full beauty.

Producer: Rita & Rudolf Trossen
Grape: Riesling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Slate
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Untamed Mosel Riesling from natural wine masters Rita and Rudolf Trossen. 

Producer: Clemens Busch
Grape: Riesling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Slate
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Very elegant and open nose, aromas of ripe stone fruit and clear slate minerality. Juicy and precise, with excellent structure and a slightly salty finish.

Producer: Clemens Busch
Grape: Riesling 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Slate
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Intense nose of honey, ripe mango, peach, grapefruit and stone. Already very juicy and creamy. Very light tannins on the palate, fine acidity, great precision as well as structure and beautiful minerality. Very good storage potential.

Producer: Van Volxem
Grape: Riesling
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Germany
Region: Mosel
Subregion: Ruwer
Alcohol: 7.5%

Bottle: 37.5cl

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This Auslese from the famouse Altenberg comes in a golden glance. wonderful aromas of candied citrus, herbs and white flowers. The palate tastes dreamy balance of sweetness and ripe, fruity acidity. 

Producer: Stefan Vetter
Grape: Müller-Thurgau 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Germany
Region: Franken
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 9,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: highly refreshing, light and animating

Producer: Enderle & Moll
Grape: Müller-Thurgau 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Germany
Region: Baden
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone, Sandstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Grapefruit and some baked apple, clove, fresh earth. Charming and juicy on the nose.