Clink Different

Welcome to #BehindtheVines, a series that profiles one producer from Bordeaux or Germany to give you a new perspective on the growers who prune, pick and package your favorite wines. This month, we’re highlighting Pascale Peyronie, the passionate co-owner and fourth generation winemaker of Domaines Peyronie’s flagship property, Château Fonbadet. Her dedication to sustainable viticulture and artistry in winemaking ensures that each bottle reflects the unique terroir of Bordeaux’s iconic Pauillac region.

Throughout the month of October, Clink Different with exceptional wines from Bordeaux and Germany paired with delectable dishes at leading restaurants across California, Florida and Texas! 

Welcome to #BehindtheVines, a series that profiles one producer from Bordeaux or Germany to give you a new perspective on the growers who prune, pick and package your favorite wines. This month, we’re highlighting Christoph & Johannes Thörle, the brothers and owners of Weingut Thörle who have transformed the estate into a renowned, certified organic winery and elevated the profile of German wines in the process.

Dare to Clink Different with delicious, unexpected wines from Europe at your favorite national and regional beverage retailers.

Each autumn, wine lovers eagerly anticipate Bordeaux’s harvest season, studded with events offering opportunities to experience the region’s vibrant culture and renowned wines in full splendor while preparing for the holidays.

This September through November, sip your way around Europe by joining Clink Different at four exciting food and wine festivals and taste unexpected, high-quality wines from Germany and Bordeaux, France!

The harvest and holiday seasons are delightful times for wine lovers, especially in countries with rich winemaking traditions, like Germany. From August to December, Germany’s wine heritage shines brightly through a series of unique festivals held across its renowned wine regions. More than 1.000 wine festivals offer more than just the opportunity to savor exceptional wines—they also provide an immersive experience in German culture.

Welcome to #BehindtheVines, a series that profiles one producer from Bordeaux or Germany to give you a new perspective on the growers who prune, pick and package your favorite wines. This month, we’re highlighting Théophile Cordonnier, the business-minded eldest son of the Cordonnier winemaking family and a member of the Château Anthonic team since 2020. Read along to learn more about Théophile and Château Anthonic’s work in sustainable winemaking and agroforestry.

One of the most northerly winemaking countries, Germany’s wines are shaped by its array of varying climates and soil conditions. Concentrated in the south and southwestern parts of the country and spanning over 255,000 acres, each of Germany’s 13 winegrowing regions feature distinct characteristics that contribute to the country’s diverse selection of quality wines.

Welcome to #BehindtheVines, a series that profiles one producer from Bordeaux or Germany to give you a new perspective on the growers who prune, pick and package your favorite wines. This month, we’re highlighting Andrea Wirsching, the 14th generation winemaker at Weingut Hans Wirsching, one of Franken’s most renowned estates and a top producer of Silvaner bottled in the region’s famous Bocksbeutel shape. 

Bordeaux is the largest AOC vineyard of France, producing a broad range of wines from quality terroirs (a French term that encompasses the land, surrounding flora and fauna, and human element). Once a large port city centered on the Garonne River, Bordeaux has a total vineyard area of over 250,000 acres across 65 appellations, guaranteeing a wine fit for everyone’s taste.