germany & austria

German and Austrian wines are prized for their precision, purity, and sense of place. Germany, famed for its Rieslings, offers a spectrum from bone-dry to lusciously sweet, often marked by crystalline acidity and slate-driven minerality, especially from regions like the Mosel and Rheingau. Austria, meanwhile, shines with Grüner Veltliner, its flagship grape, delivering wines that are peppery, textured, and vibrant. Both countries champion sustainable practices and site-specific expressions, producing wines that are terroir-driven, gastronomic, and increasingly sought-after by sommeliers and collectors alike.

Weingut Heinrichshof

Weingut Heinrichshof is a family-run estate rooted in the heart of the Mosel, near Zeltingen, with a winemaking legacy that dates back to 1860. Now led by brothers Peter and Ulrich Griebeler, the winery focuses on producing elegant, finely etched Rieslings that reflect the steep slate slopes of the region’s grand terroirs, most notably Zeltinger Sonnenuhr and Schlossberg. Farming is sustainable, harvests are done by hand, and vinification leans toward minimal intervention, allowing the purity, energy, and mineral precision of Mosel Riesling to shine. With a style that balances classic structure with modern clarity, Heinrichshof is a rising star among the new generation of Mosel producers.

Josef & Philipp Bründlmayer

Located in the Krems Valley in Austria, the original farm that Philipp's grandfather owned was primarily livestock with a few grapes that were sold to the local co-operative. In 1980, his father took over and slowly developed the farm into a highly regarded wine business. By 2015, Philipp took the reigns and didn't look back. Their wines unabashedly reflect where they grow, cultivating over 100 different vineyards and microclimates on 25 hectares. The estate, regional, and local wines are aged in steel tanks, while the single-vineyard wines are aged in wooden barrels, depending on the vintage. They focus on dry Veltliners, Rieslings, Neuburgers, and the like.