Reichsrat von Buhl

Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl was founded in 1894, and it is one of the most traditional and prestigious wineries in Germany over the last 150 years.

In its history, von Buhl has received numerous international awards for its wines, at world exhibitions and international conferences, such as the gold medal Paris in 1867, the great Medal of Philadelphia 1876, Grand Prix Paris 1900, the Grand Prix St. Louis 1904 and the Grand Prix Brussels 1910. The bottle fermented “champagne” of the winery is considered to be in the premium segment of the sparkling wines and are among the market leaders in Germany.

Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan

Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann- Jordan is a wine estate with a long tradition. Andreas Jordan (1775-1848) established the winery which was bought over by the entrepreneur Achim Niederberger in 2002. Since then the popular winemaker has spared no effort to satisfy wine connoisseurs with its terrific wine compositions that always ensuring a fine Riesling aroma with a delicate elegance. For their Sekt the best Riesling wines are used. As a matter of course the method of champagne is applied and for at least 12 month the Sekt mature in the bottle.

A. Christmann

This German wine estate with its well-established heritage, belongs to the best wine makers of the Pfalz, a famous wine region. It was founded in 1845 by Johann and Professor Dr. Ludwig Haeusser.

Marrying a Christmann resulted in him embracing the name of the “Weingut” at the beginning of the 20th century.

The current owner, Steffen Christmann took over the estate in 1994 and manages it very successfully. He is also now the chairman of the Union of the “Prädikatsweingüter” (VDP). Some years ago he started cultivating his vineyards bio-dynamically, which means not using pesticides and herbicides. 70% of the estate’s grapes are Rieslings and they matured in their impressive arched wine cellar built in 1575. Once again in 2007, his excellent dry Rieslings were ranked in the list of Top of German wines.

Pflueger

Wine estate Pflueger is one of the best ecological winemakers of Germany and is of course certified according to the rules of “eco vin”. Having all their vineyards spread around Bad Duerkheim in Rheinland-Pfalz, the wine producer adores the Riesling grape.

No other grape is so sensitive and needs such intensive care. The grape harvest is
always done manually by the Pflueger family, which guarantees that only best matured grapes are selected.

All Pflueger champagnes are prepared in the classic bottle fermentation method, maturing gently for at least 9 months. Pflueger’s German champagne is an attitude of life. The different nuances of taste make their unique champagnes so delicious. 2007 was a very special vintage harvest resulting in wines with a distinct, fruity character and fine elegance.

Bergsträßer Winzer

The Bergsträsser WINZER eG, founded in 1904, had again a very satisfying harvest his year. In general, growing wine along the “mountain street” of the ancient Romans has a long tradition.

Known as “Germany’s Spring Garden”, as the vines grow well in the warm and sheltered south and west slopes of the Odenwald, the mountain is one of the warmest regions in Germany. The mild climate, the ideal soil, as well as steep slopes provide the best conditions for terrific quality wine production.

Weinhaus Henninger

Weinhaus Henning started in 1824 with the opening of a restaurant. Together with its own wine estate it became well known throughout the region. We are proud to present this year, his popular champagne “Jaegersekt” – a Riesling Extra dry. Almost always sold out due to high demand, we hope to be able to offer a broader selection of his very exclusive.

Reichsrat von Buhl

Riesling Sekt Brut 2011

Repeatedly ranked No 1 Sekt in Germany, including ft magazine.

This sparkling Riesling Sekt – brut and extra dry – is made from 100% Riesling grapes. Fruity, light and with a citrus fragrance, it is the perfect opening to any celebration. The fruit aromas are caressed by a fine yeast bouquet, reminiscent of freshly baked bread. Suppleness, fruit and spirit are brought together on the palate.

White Burgundy QbA Pfalz, dry

Fragrant, fresh acid Pinot Blanc with delicate aromas of toast and lots of juicy pear.

Content: 0.75 l
Alcohol content: 12.5

QbA Pfalz, dry

Very classic Pinot Noir with a rather bright color. Clear, concise fruit on the palate strongly influenced by aging in used barriques and tonneau, a real value for a hit.

Content: 0.75 l
Alcohol content: 13.0%

Bassermann-Jordan

Riesling Sekt Extra Brut 2011

The Riesling Sekt of Basserman-Jordan is a delicious delight due to its very dry but enthralling flavour. It has a clear mineral character, perfect for those who want to enjoy an extra dry Sekt.The cellar master did a fantastic job by creating this German champagne of light yellow color and nice vanilla flavor. A real sparkling pleasure!

Alcohol: 13 %vol.

Liquor: 5.1 g/l

Acidity: k.A g/l

Pierre Brut (Limited Edition)

Bassermann-Jordan´s Pierre brut is an absolute highly sophisticated German champagne. It got its name from the founder of the wine estate and describes the cream of the culture of German champagne. Annually, there are only 7000-8000 bottles available and they are usually exclusively sold to select customers in small quantities.
The Pierre is a cuvee made from different burgundy wines and chardonnay, prepared according to the classical method of champagne preparation. The mousseux is like a dream and the red berry flavour is irresistible.

Alcohol: 12 %vol.

Liquor: 13.3 g/l

Acidity: 6.3 g/l

Press voices… Pierre Sekt Brut, “Excellent” German champagne (91 Points).
Gault Millau 2009

Ice Wine Goldmuskateller 2007 – Harvest: December 20, 2007

Since the 19th century, the wine estate Bassermann-Jordan is famous for its sweet and world famous wines. Their characteristics are a variety of exotic fruit aromas, alluring fragrances, and elegance that can only be achieved through extensive craftsmanship. Every winter it is a new challenge to create such a specialty as nobody knows if the weather conditions will be favourable for production. 2007 was fortunately a year with just perfect conditions, enabling Bassermann-Jordan to create their Goldmuskateller – an absolute rarity. The 2007 Goldmuskateller is an impressive rich fruity ice wine with flavours of roses after Litchi.

Alcohol: 7 %vol.

Liquor: 179.3 g/l

Acidity: 8.9 g/l

Press voices…
Bassermann-Jordans´s – GOLDMUSKATELLER EISWEIN – vintage 2007 – Gault Millau 2009 ranking: “Excellent” ice wine of the Year 2007 (91 Points).

A. Christmann – Riesling Brut 2009

2009 Riesling Brut is produced by the typical fermentation that takes place inside the bottle maturing for at least 12 months. All done manually and very delicately, Christmann creates a delicious and elegant champagne with a fine frothiness. It is an exquisite aperitif, elegant and lively. A wonderful pleasure!

Sensory Analysis:
Alcohol (13 %vol), liquor (5 g/l), acidity (8.4 g/l)

Press voices…“…in the nineties the estate experienced a quality explosion, which made it one of the three top producers of the region.” (GaultMillau, WineGuide)

“His Riesling and Pinot Noirs are now regularly among the Pfalz’s finest, especially from their “Grosses Gewächs” sites of Reiterpfad, Mandelgarten and Idig”. (Stephen Brook, Decanter)

“Almost without exception, the “Grosse Gewächse” from the Pfalz deserve this name here a new category of great wines has clearly emerged. Strict selection creates wine styles with striking expressiveness whilst at the same time encouraging producers to maximize quality.”
(Gault Millau, Wine Guide 2003)

Weingut Pflüger

Buntsandstein Riesling –  Juicy, fresh and wonderfully fruity

Very typical wine of the valuable red sandstone soils of the Palatinate. The fragrance is subtle notes of apricot and peach develop. Very juicy taste …

Alcohol: 11.5% vol.

Residual sugar: 6.4 g / l

Acidity: 7.6 g / l

Noir Cuvée dry

The fruity blend of Dornfelder, Merlot and Lemberger. Hints of ripe, dark cherries paired with spicy aromas, some anise and allspice. A velvety, soft red wine for any occasion.

Alcohol: 13% vol.

Residual sugar: 1.8 g / l

Acidity: 5.2 g / l

Cuvée Rassig

A cuvee of Burgundy wines (white Burgundy and Auxerrois) with a very elegant and extra dry character. The bouquet with fruity nuances of juicy pears and Cassis combined with the nutty aroma of the two burgundy grapes, represents the character of this champagne. The mousseux is tangy but elegant, inspiring to enjoy more!

Alcohol: 12 %vol.

Liquor: 10.5 g/l

Acidity: 6.1 g/l

Bergsträßer Winzer – Riesling Ice Wine – Heppenheimer Stemmler

Riesling Ice Wine – Heppenheimer Stemmler 2001

Origin: Early Triassic sandstone occurs as geological peculiarity only in a small area in Heppenheim, known as the “Stone head” and the “Schloßberg”. The soils are very shallow, permeable and very rocky. Therefore, these locations have a rather low output, but because of their southern exposure almost always outstanding qualities. The Riesling is the King of the Bergstraesser grape varieties. The wine has grown to one of the best locations on the Bergstrasse: in the extremely steep slopes of the South side of the Heppenheimer Schlossberg below the Starkenburg. There, the finest Rieslings grow every year on hot and dry weathered soils of sandstone

Awards: In September 2004 the Riesling ice wine of 2001 from the “Heppenheimer Stemmler” received one of a total of just 13 Awards “Grand Gold” from “mundus vini”. A total of 3500 wines competed for these prizes. In addition it won a total of 7 prizes till 2007 from Mundus Vini, as well as being crowned World winner of the category Ice Wines in London.

An absolute rarity, this ice wine of the century! Wine Cellar Asia is glad to be able to offer the last few bottles available on the open market, while supplies last.

Riesling Ice Wine – Heppenheimer Stemmler 2004

Bronze-medal Award Winner from Mundus Vini

The exclusive ice wine has all an elegant sweetness. Eiswein is part of the Prädikatswein quality category in the German wine classification, the same as Icewine in Canada, which strictly follows the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) protocol to be labeled as such.

Wine Cellar Asia is glad to be able to offer the last few bottles available on the open market, while supplies last.

Weinhaus Henninger – Winzer-Riesling sekt Brut

Henninger Wine Estate’s Riesling Sekt extra dry 2006 named Jaegersekt is sparkling dry and truly bewitching… for sure one of the best German champagnes in its category.

Pacheca Superior – Red 2012 – Douro D.O.C.

Source: Portugal

Region: Douro

Pacheca Superior Branco – White 2013 – Douro D.O.C.

Source: Portugal

Region: Douro

Pacheca Colheita – Red 2012 – Douro D.O.C.

Source: Portugal
Region: Douro
Grape Varietal: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Barroca

Description: It was made in traditional open stone tanks “lagares” and trodden by foot and had a stage 3 months in French oak barrels, with Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Barroca.
The technical responsibility is the winemaker Maria Serpa Pimentel, who has for some time been operating a renewal process of the profile of house wines, without neglecting the family tradition and image of this classic Douro producer.

Tasting Note: It features an intense red color and a nose rich in floral notes, black fruit and delicate hints of spice followed by a hint of chocolate and some barrels, a wine in the mouth is dense, structured and complex, where the tannins are revealed and polished palate denotes ripe red fruit and nuances evident spice, the aftertaste has a nice length and a persistence medium / high.

Álcohol: 13,5% vol.
PH: 3,74
Acidity: 5,0 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,8 g/l

Awards / References:

CWSA – China Wine & Spirits Awards
. Silver Medal – Pacheca Colheita Tinto 2012

Pacheca Colheita – White 2014 – Douro D.O.C.

Source: Portugal

Region: Douro