Tuesday 9/16, we’ll travel west of Frankfurt into the small village of Mandel with an exciting tasting of a newer producer to the shop: Glow Glow. The wine world of Germany today is a scene full of creativity and opportunity, as climate change has allowed for the production of lush whites that retain that chiseled acidity. Not to mention lightweight reds offering qualities that mesmerize us in the ways that great Northern French wine has. Glow Glow’s bottles will be a prime example of the Baumberger’s invigorating winemaking.

The approach – nothing new but endlessly refreshing – is as follows: “nothing is added, nothing is taken away. We want to capture pure vividness in the wines.” The power and magic there is in this simplicity is undeniable. You feel the balance that the Nahe River brings into the mix, the cool climate translating into refreshing, low-alcohol tonics, and much more. The siblings behind this project, Pauline and Carl, began with a pure curiosity for organic farming and natural vinification in a place where that wasn’t happening much. 

We’re grateful for these efforts. Despite how simple it may sound, returning to the ancestral methods has become a bold effort in the face of climate change, complying to stylistic trademarks of a region, and many other factors. We will taste a Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), a Riesling, and a Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). Come sip the purity and spirit!

Pop by between 4-6pm on Tuesday 9/9 - $10 to taste and free to Wine Club members.