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Under the Radar: Lalande-de-Pomerol’s Rise from the Riverbank
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…
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Austin-Based Sommelier Ali Schmidt Serves Up Sips, Tips and Festival Picks
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.
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Behind the Vines: Meet Anne Gebert
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…
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Under the Radar: Franken, Germany’s White Wine Wonderland Beyond the Beer Belt
Join us as we continue our journey through Europe’s under-the-radar wine landscapes, turning the spotlight on a region that defies Bavaria’s beer-centered reputation and holds its own against Germany’s more famous locales. Franconia (called Franken in Germany) may be rich with half-timbered villages and castle-tipped hills, but the real intrigue lies in its dry, mineral-forward…
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Behind the Vines: Meet Jean Pierre and Pascal Amoreau
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 Jean Pierre Amoreau and his son Pascal, now the 15th-generation winemaker at Château Le Puy in Bordeaux. Situated in the Francs…
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Alexa’s Wine Diary Shares Her Go-To Bordeaux and German Wine Pairings
Clink Different influencer partner Alexa Ferra, a Miami-based wine blogger, content creator and podcaster, answered five questions about her favorite wines from Bordeaux and Germany, her experience visiting both regions, and which bottles to buy at an ABC Fine Wine & Spirits near you.
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Under the Radar: Fronsac, Bordeaux’s Hidden Gem
Join us as we unearth Europe’s most prized under-the-radar wine regions across Bordeaux and Germany. While some appellations are waiting to be discovered, others are making a quiet comeback—and all of them are producing incredible wines at an unbelievable value. With uniquely steep slopes and elevated plateaus, Bordeaux’s Fronsac appellation delivers full, fresh and fruity…
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Behind the Vines: Meet Matthias Knebel
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 Matthias Knebel, the second-generation German winemaker at Weingut Knebel. Situated in the picturesque Terrassen-Mosel, the estate—under Matthias’s guidance—is dedicated to unlocking…
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Clink Different’s German and Bordeaux Wines Shine at Festivals Across CA, TX and FL
Throughout the year, Clink Different brought two iconic wine regions – Germany and Bordeaux – to life at six consumer festivals across California, Texas and Florida, with each stop offering a unique celebration of wine, culture and community.
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Behind the Vines: Meet Pascale Peyronie
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…
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Clink Different Restaurant Week Returns to CA, FL and TX This October
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!
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Behind the Vines: Meet Christoph & Johannes Thorle
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…