Clink Different

Over the past three years (2023-2025), Clink Different focused on highlighting the quality and diversity of wines from Germany and Bordeaux. The multi-faceted campaign showcased a wider range of styles and occasions—introducing wine drinkers to delicious options that often go overlooked.

Nestled in southwest Germany, Württemberg is full of surprises, home to a deeply rooted winemaking tradition and some of the country’s most distinctive reds. From unique wine varieties like Trollinger and Lemberger to charming countryside villages and gentle rolling slopes, we’re giving you an insider’s look into one of Germany’s best-kept secrets.

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 Pauline Lurton, the sixth-generation vintner behind her family’s estate, Château Reynier. Combining generations of family wisdom with a modern perspective and global mindset, Pauline plays an active role in the estate’s day-to-day operations and is committed to carrying forward its legacy…

Just across the Garonne River from Sauternes lies Loupiac: a celebrated underdog in Bordeaux’s world of sweet white wines. This small appellation produces golden, honeyed wines that rival its more famous neighbors for quality, yet remain remarkably accessible. With roots reaching back to Roman times and vineyards touched by river mists that nurture noble rot, Loupiac is proof that sometimes the most enchanting wines are found just off the beaten path.

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 Andi Weigand of Weingut Weigand, an organic winery in Germany’s Franken region. Since 2015, Andi has championed sustainable farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, curating a wine portfolio that reflects the raw distinctiveness of the estate’s Keuper soils.

Clink Different partner Sarah Phillips McCartan—a Miami-based wine host, writer, and founder of Wine Talks Miami—answered five questions on her go-to wines from Bordeaux and Germany, her favorite pairings, and what to expect during Clink Different Restaurant Weeks in California, Florida and Texas from October 1–31. She also shares two easy-to-find bottles to try now.

Though one of Germany’s smaller winegrowing regions, the Nahe delivers remarkable ecological diversity within its compact footprint. A mosaic of more than 180 soil types shaped by ancient volcanic activity produces wines as varied as those from regions many times its size — from racy, mineral-driven Rieslings to aromatic, full-bodied whites and elegant reds. In the world of wine, the Nahe is a true “small but mighty” region, and one that deserves far more attention…

We caught up with Clink Different partner and Certified Sommelier Casleah Herwaldt to hear about her go-to Bordeaux and German bottles in California, unexpected food pairings, and one vineyard experience that had her suiting up as a beekeeper.

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 Esther Hermouet, the fifth-generation vintner at Vignobles Hermouet. Blending inherited wisdom with a modern touch, Esther is deeply involved in the vineyard’s daily life and is cultivating a future for Bordeaux wines that’s as vibrant as its legacy.

Lalande-de-Pomerol might not share the fame of its neighbor Pomerol, but that’s exactly what makes it compelling. This under-the-radar Bordeaux appellation offers amazing Merlot at a fraction of its neighbor’s price. In this blog, we’ll uncork Lalande-de-Pomerol’s story—from its origins in Pomerol’s shadow to its modern revival and wines you can find right here in the U.S.

Clink Different partner Ali Schmidt knows her way around a wine list. We asked the Austin-based sommelier and wine director to share a few of her favorite German and Bordeaux wine picks, the unexpected pairing she swears by, and where you can taste them for yourself this fall.

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 Anne Gebert and her team at Weingut Gebert, a historic family-run winery in Germany’s Rheinhessen region. With roots dating back nearly two centuries, the estate is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, sustainable viticulture, and wines that artfully express the unique…