Clink Different

Sustainability is the word on everyone’s lips when it comes to food and wine. From the way the land is treated and cultivated, to organic, natural, and even biodynamic production, wine is at the forefront of the sustainability conversation.

Pauline Dufour just may be the Beyoncé among Bordeaux winemakers, because just like the pop diva one can’t help but wonder how she only has 24 hours to her day like the rest of us. The mother of a 5-month old baby whose husband often travels for business during the week manages Château Simon, a vineyard that’s been in her family for over 200 years, mostly by herself, alongside her sister Anne-Laure, and that certainly…

For the longest time winemaking was a predominantly male domaine with little room for women to make their way in the industry. They had their place in the trade and presentation of wine but the production, for the most part, was considered a man’s job. In the past years this trend has finally seen a shift.

1. They’re both right on trend. In 2017 Lonely Planet ranked Bordeaux the best city for travelers to visit, pointing out its transformation over recent years from a somewhat sleepy yet beautiful town, to an innovative and happening metropolis. Not to mention its special appeal to all lovers of a good glass of wine. Meanwhile, […]

From picnics and barbecues, to full on fireworks displays, wine makes any Fourth of July celebration even more celebratory! Unsure which bottles to pop as the fireworks go off? We’ve selected our favorites from Bordeaux and Germany to guarantee your Fourth of July gathering is a success!

If you met Philipp Freitag at a bar or a cafe, chances are you would not assume the charismatic 23-year old to be a winemaker with his own vineyard. It’s true that Philip did not find winemaking, it found him. His grandfather bought the estate before he was born and initially used the 4 hectares to raise crops, farm animals, and wine. It wasn’t until Philip was a teenager that all of their land was…

Expect the unexpected! We’re exploring the world of German red wines and Bordeaux’s renowned white wines. Did you catch that? While Germany is most known for its white varietals, and Bordeaux its reds, both countries are producing wines of the opposite tint with extraordinary results. Let’s “clink different” and learn more!

Whatever preconceived ideas one may have about the average European wine-grower, chances are they are off. There is no such thing as typical when it comes to the people behind the wine. Here are two wine-makers who prove just that.   Benoit Soulis – The Great Adventurer If you were to visit Benoit Soulies on […]

If you thought that winemaking was reserved for middle-aged white men, think again. The people behind the wine are just as diverse as those who drink it. Together, they are forming an entire generation of new and forward-thinking wine producers who value tradition and craft just as much as the latest innovative trends.

This year, Bordeaux and Wines Of Germany invite you to “Clink Different” about wine! From the beaches of Miami to the Las Vegas strip, we’re popping up at some of the best food and wine festivals around the U.S., and even hosting our own tastings.

1. Both will surprise you These wines are preceded by their reputation. After all, they have had hundreds of years to build one. Even if you’ve never actually tried a Bordeaux wine, you may well have heard that it’s rumored to be a full-bodied red blend while German wines stand for delicious, mineral white wines. […]

We’ve all been there. You walk into a wine shop with little to no idea which wine you should get. You may have a budget in mind, and you might know the color you are going for, but that’s about it.