Tag Archives: Mosel

Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines – Day Eight

Posted on March 30, 2020 by joyofwine

For all you Riesling lovers, this post is for you today! We cannot possibly go through 14 days of isolation and not talk about Riesling at least once! My friend Andreas Bender was in town recently, just before everything started … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Riesling

Posted on January 19, 2017 by joyofwine

Riesling: you either love them or hate them. I have a cautious love with Riesling. There are few and far between that I truly enjoy, appreciate, and yes…love. Andreas Bender is a German producer from the Mosel with property in … Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thirty-Something Thursday #22 – German Sekt

Posted on July 28, 2016 by joyofwine

Most everyone is familiar with Champagne, Cremant, Cava, Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, or Franciocorta. But how many of us have had Sekt, or even know Sekt? Sekt is a sparkler from Germany, and usually made in traditional method (second fermentation in … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Rosé

Posted on January 18, 2014 by joyofwine

January is usually not the time for a rosé…in fact, it’s not something I reach for on even the warmest of summer days, but I had an opportunity to try the Bender Rosé from the Enotri Wines portfolio, courtesy of … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Experience

Posted on June 25, 2013 by joyofwine

Recently my business took a turn…..no, I didn’t score millions of dollars, but let me tell you, worth a million dollars..Meeting new business contacts, and some biodynamic, sustainable wine makers, I’ve come away more, as my girlfriend Veronica would say…”juiced” … Continue reading →

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