VDP — Published Here — Christy Canterbury MW

The Annual VDP Auctions: Buying Straight from the Cellars of Germany’s Best Wine Producers

There is a weekend of auctions that has not hit most wine buyers' radars, and all the wines come direct from the producers' cellars. Dating back to 1897, the VDP (its German name translates as The Association of German Quality and Prädikat Wine Estates) auctions sell primarily Riesling but Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) and other varieties as well.

Geeky Stuff, Wine Experiences, GermanyChristy Canterbury MWSeptember 20, 2013Germany, VDP, Auctions, Riesling, Weissburgunder, Pinot Blanc, Spätburgunder, Pinot Noir, Eiswein, Grosser Ring, Mosel, Nahe, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Bernkasteler RingComment

Tasting Nik’s Wines…without Nik

Almost exactly five years ago, I became e-acquaintances with Nik Weis of St. Urbans-hof in Germany’s Mosel Valley. Then, just a few weeks ago, sitting on a Frankfurt-bound plane and preparing to attend a weekend of VDP auctions, I received my finalized schedule. St. Urbans-hof was listed. Thrilled, I emailed Nik immediately. It was 1.30 am in Germany, yet Nik responded within minutes. I was dismayed. He was in Canada.

Wine Reviews, GermanyChristy Canterbury MWOctober 18, 2012Germany, Mosel, Riesling, TBA, Trockenbeerenauslese, VDP, St. Urbans-hof, Grosses Gewächs, Kabinett, Feinherb, Spätlese, QbA, AusleseComment