Zone1 Hello from the former Grand-Duchy of Baden in South-West-Germany

[Dogmaphobe]

I’ve actually been out in the vineyards, helping to harvest the grapes.

Lady noble rot!

 

[Mindful]

Lady noble rot!

I’m a French fan, myself.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

I’m a French fan, myself.

Bottle of 1970 D'yquem on its way.

 

[Zebra]

Germany does Chardonnay now.

Yes ..... some .....
But there is enough of it worldwide - the world does not need the German variety, too

 

[Mindful]

Bottle of 1970 D'yquem on its way.

You like Bordeaux?

 

[Zebra]

I’m a French fan, myself.

Who isn't?
Everybody is

 

[Mindful]

Yes ..... some .....
But there is enough of it worldwide - the world does not need the German variety, too

They do it very well, and as l am in the land where the grape is grown.....

 

[Zebra]

You like Bordeaux?

Of course.
But let's not forget that there are also wonderful red wines in Germany - contrary to the cliché.

 

[Zebra]

Let's talk a bit about German wines also:

Red Varietals - German Wines USA

The praise of French wine is sung enough worldwide.

 

[Zebra]

@ Spätburgunder:

Pinot Noir
(Spätburgunder)​

If Germany’s finest white wines are produced from Riesling, its red wine counterpart is Spätburgunder, which reaches top form in German sites. Germany ranks third worldwide in area devoted to Pinot Noir, after France and the USA, with almost 12% of the vineyard areas planted with the grape. Ranging from ruby to garnet red, Pinot Noir wines are slightly tannic, mild in acidity, and have a long finish with aromas reminiscent of blackberry and cherry.

Red Varietals - German Wines USA

www.germanwineusa.com

 

[Zebra]

I hav just seen this thread in the list.
There it looks like this: "Hello from the former G

And I thought: "Hello from the former GDR = German Democratic Republic"

 

[The Duke]

Ugh, wine people.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

Ugh, wine people.

I swing both ways.

 

[Zebra]

I swing both ways.

So do I

 

[Dogmaphobe]

You like Bordeaux?

I do like Bordeaux more than Burgundy.

The D'Yquem is a first growth Sauterne, though.

 

[Dogmaphobe]

So do I

For me it is beer daily, wine on occasion.

I would love to visit your part of the world. It looks much like my part of the world, but with much more impressive architecture.

 

[Zebra]

For me it is beer daily, wine on occasion.

I would love to visit your part of the world. It looks much like my part of the world, but with much more impressive architecture.

And what is your part of the world?

 

[Dogmaphobe]

And what is your part of the world?

Oregon -- Pacific Northwest.

It looks like this, here

 

[Kruska]

If you read, it's mostly for export. I guess Germans there don't like a sweet wine.

No they do - but not really Liebfrauenmilch. But rather White Riessling, Beerenlese and Ice-wine.

If you get a chance to travel in Zebra's homelands - you will encounter dozens of small private run wineries. - delicious and exquisite !!

 

[Mindful]

I do like Bordeaux more than Burgundy.

The D'Yquem is a first growth Sauterne, though.

l loved the Burgundy. I’ve visited the region.

Have yet to make it to Bordeaux.