Nieuw: prachtige Elzas wijnen van Paul Humbrecht - Lekker Sapje - Wijn voor mensen met humor

New: beautiful Alsace wines from Paul Humbrecht

For years, I've been searching for truly fine Alsace wines . All the big names already have importers, so who makes wines at the same level but is still available? At a trade show, I met a cheerful winemaker: Paul Humbrecht. And wow, what fantastic wines!

Wijnhuis KH Schneider nu bij top Duitsland - Lekker Sapje - Wijn voor mensen met humor

KH Schneider Winery Now Among Germany's Top

There are quite a few winemakers in the Nahe region named Schneider. So pay close attention to grandfather Schneider's initials: KH. The German wine guides for 2024 are full of praise, if not lyrical : such as Eichelmann, Vinum, Falstaff, Stuart Pigott . Grandsons Andi and Christoph, however, are the very embodiment of modesty: Christoph cultivates the vineyards and Andi "sucks" at making wine. Their style: kick-ass Riesling, above all.
Aangenaam kennismaken: Herbert Zillinger - Lekker Sapje - Wijn voor mensen met humor

Nice to meet you: Herbert Zillinger

The wines of Herbert Zillinger from Austria are definitely worth discovering. Master of Wine Jancis Robinson is a big fan of Zillinger. And rightly so. Top sommeliers like Noël Vanwittenbergh (Ciel Bleu**) enjoy working with them.