Did you know that Germany is the third largest producer of Pinot Noir in the world?

Or that one in three Riesling vines in the world grow in German vineyards - and much of these are making dry, increasingly terroir-driven wines these days?

There's much that's surprising, or perhaps unexpected about German wine right now.

For long the sector under-performed - but a series of changes since the late 1980s (a process that's still ongoing, accelerated by climate change) has re-invigorated German wine, redefining its possibilities and forging a bright new future.

There's even talk of the wines being, 'sexy' and of, 'pulling power'...

All of which, plus the fact we're just back from Germany (and have had an intriguing listener question in), is the perfect excuse to explore German wine.

We hear from Master of Wine and German specialist Alison Flemming plus Stefan Doktor, MD of the world-famous Schloss Johannisberg. 

Along the way we talk terroir, global warming, food matching, GG and the rise of dry Riesling, why 'succulent' is such a good tasting term, PIWIs, and why a swimming pool was important for a 1964 Auslese...

Our thanks to Wines of Germany for sponsoring this episode and helping source some fantastic bottles for us to try and recommend. They are:

• Frey Pinot Blanc 2021, Rheinhessen
• Maximin Grunhaus Maximin Pinot Blanc 2021, Mosel
• Klein Riesling S Trocken 2021, Pfalz
• Robert Weil Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling Trocken 2021, Rheingau
• Pauly Lieser Niederberg Helden Kabinett 2021, Mosel
• Shelter Winery Spätburgunder 2020, Baden

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All details from this episode are on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S4 E23: Germany's Pulling Power.

Thanks for tuning in. Here's to the joy of wine - cheers to you!

In this episode, Ross Anderson is joined by Canadian winemaker – Mark Hopley from Hester Creek Estate Winery in the beautiful Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Mark has been the winemaker at Hester Creek since 2013 but has been making wine since graduating in 1997. 

Hester Creek have been a regular participant in the Global Fine Wine Challenge since Canada joined in 2016, representing the top 120 wines produced in Canada and going up against the finest from the other New World Participating Nations. Hester Creek specialise in Pinot Blanc, Trebbiano and Cabernet Franc, amongst other varieties.

Be sure to visit www.hestercreek.com for more information, and be sure to check out Mark's Fly Fishing Podcast at www.flyfishing97.com

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Cheers, RA

Looking for a new white wine to try or a good new summer sipper? Then look no further than Pinot Blanc! Wait, did you mean Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris?!? No, we mean Pinot Blanc! Pinot Blanc is a relative of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir, but is a delicious and affordable white wine all its own. In this episode, we taste and review three different Pinot Blancs from different parts of the world - Germany, Oregon, and Canada - to let you know what we think and advise you on what to look for. And, we can tell you that these Pinot Blancs all had something different and unique to offer. Pinot Blanc is a less commonly known white wine varietal that is worth checking out, and is a good option for those who love Chardonnay as well as those who love Pinot Grigio. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2020 Five Vineyards Pinot Blanc, 2019 Compton Pinot Blanc, and 2018 Bocking Pinot Blanc.

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Rock out with your Pinot out as Pinot Envy ensues and Julie’s eye rolling nearly tips the studio. Did you know Pinot speaks many languages? Pinot Gris is a chameleon and Alejandro shares his favorite California Pinot Noirs. While our hosts play with their Pinots the conversation goes Sideways but before it does the duo reveals that Champagne is getting a new wine, Italy has a few reds you should know, and tips on how to test a wine pros mettle in our second episode of season 2 all while welcoming Stephen James  @ragazzi_perduti of Uva Imports @unvaimports to the Stump Chair! 


Our Picks for this Episode Are

Hugel Pinot Blanc, Alsace - France

Imported by  Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd.
@etienne_hugel #hugel #alsace

Sun Goddess, Friuli Pinot Grigio Ramato - Italy

a wine by Mary J. Blige @therealmaryjblige @sungoddesswines
Imported by Trinity Beverage Group #sungoddess

Cristom Vineyards, Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Willamette Valley, Oregon - USA

@cristomwine #oregonpinotnoir

HONORABLE MENTIONS

• Domaine de Fontsainte Gris de Gris  @kermitlynchwine
• Calera Pinot Noir @calerawine
• Peay Vineyards @peay_vineyards
• Flowers @flowerswinery

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