VDP: Of which wine are you particularly proud?
Markus Heid: Of the 2016 VDP.GROSSES GEWÄCHS® LÄMMLER Lemberger. 2016 was a vintage with a lot of finesse. It was basically warm, but not too hot.…
VDP: What would you compare to making wine?
Markus Heid: You’d like to paint such a romantic picture, but seriously, isn’t so easy-peasy. My favourite saying is, `quality comes from agony’. You…
“The VDP.SEKT.STATUT represents a real quality push for German sekt. Our strict quality criteria correspond to the highest international requirements. The statute also provides space for our member…
The new VDP.Sektsiegel necessitated the training of a cadre of sekt auditors, schooled to identify and assess top quality in this distinctive type of winemaking. Each new auditor has spent recent…
Traditional bottle fermentation is obligatory for both VDP.SEKT and VDP.SEKT.PRESTIGE®. Vintage sekts must be granted at least 24 months (VDP.SEKT) or 36 months (VDP.SEKT.PRESTIGE®) on the lees.…
Germany’s love affair with sparkling wines far pre-dates the current trend toward bubbles. In fact, German producers — names like Krug, Bollinger, Mumm and many more — were once the leading lights…
Die traditionelle Flaschengärung ist für VDP.SEKT und VDP.SEKT.PRESTIGE® obligatorisch. Jahrgangssekte müssen mindestens 24 Monate (VDP.SEKT) bzw. 36 Monate (VDP.SEKT.PRESTIGE®) auf der Hefe…
VDP: Which wine are you particularly proud of?
Johannes Eser: The 2017 BERG ROTTLAND Riesling GG VDP.GROSSE LAGE®.
VDP: Why did you become a winemaker?
Johannes Eser: I am simply fascinated…
