Ep 155

Most people think they know German wine, but they’re only seeing a small part of it.

If you immediately think of sweet Riesling or those super cheap bottles at the grocery store when you think of German wine, you’re not alone. That’s what most people think. But it’s not the full picture and, honestly, it’s why so many really good wines get overlooked.

In this episode, I’m sitting down again with Lisa Tupetz, importer and founder of Tupetz Wine Connection, along with German winemaker Max from Weingut Greiner, and we’re talking about what’s actually happening with German wine right now. We talk about how winemaking has changed over time, why this lesser-known region in the Black Forest is worth paying attention to, and what makes these wines different from what you might expect. We also get into how wine makes it from a small winery in Germany all the way to a shop or restaurant here in the US, because it’s not nearly as simple as you’d think.

You’ll walk away with a much better understanding of what to look for, what’s worth trying, and why German wine deserves a spot on your radar.

If you’ve been skipping over German wine or assuming it’s all the same, this might change that.

Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, First Bottle Wines, for sponsoring this episode. Go to www.firstbottlewines.com and use code CORKANDFIZZ for 10% off your order! (And be sure to sign up for their mailing list so you never miss a bottle!)

Connect with Lisa:

Website - www.tupetzwine.com

Instagram - @tupetzwine

Connect with Max:

Website: weingut-greiner.com

Episode Highlights:

How winemaking evolves from first vintage to today
Why the Black Forest region creates unique wines
How forests impact vineyard climate and wine style
The real process of importing wine into the US
Why small producers struggle to get distribution
How German wine perception is shifting in the US
The difference between sweet and dry Riesling demand
What “GG” wines actually mean on a label
What it actually takes to build a wine import business
Why distribution is one of the biggest challenges in wine

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