The magazine “Der Weinkenner” has a fascinating history. It was invented by Philipp Brandt from Berlin, who revolutionized the wine trade in the German Empire through direct sales. He added his own wine magazine to…
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The Berlin master class held by the von Hövel winery was made possible by a surprising personnel change. After it became known…
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He was one of the most passionate advocates for Roussillon that day. But William Jonquères d’Oriola was not able to present his…
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In recent years, a number of similar trade fairs, galas, and festivals focusing on champagne and/or sparkling wine have emerged in Germany.…
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History Two winemaking families’ stories come together in the champagnes under the name Penet-Chardonnet. First, there’s the Chardonnets (which, by the way,…
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When the first flowers peek their colourful heads out of the ground, people are drawn to colour. No wonder rosé champagnes are…
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Cuban rum has a long tradition, one in which contemporary history has left its mark like few other spirits. The Havana Club…
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History The roots of the Franck Bonville champagne house date back to around 1900. At that time, shortly after the phylloxera crisis,…
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Andreas Schmitt is one of the most knowledgeable observers of the wine and gourmet scene in Germany. For 15 years, he managed…
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Unlike champagne, this year’s decline in the international fine wine segment was clearly noticeable. Particularly painful: the presentations by Napa Valley Vintners…
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