Rheingau Producers on Sale!

With our sheer volume of unique and fine wines, we at Dee Vine Wines occasionally decide to trim some inventory.  For example, today we are opening up a large allocation of wines from our Rheingau producers Hans Lang and Barth for immediate clearance sale.

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Wine of the Week – July 26th

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2005 Schönborn Erbacher Marcobrunn Auslese (375ml), $39.50

About this week’s wine, Frank says “Among the crowd favorites at our ‘Food and Riesling’ event on Saturday was the pairing of this wine with the simple dessert of fresh peaches topped with whipped cream and shaved nutmeg.  You really must taste it!” Continue reading »

Dade’s 2010 Travel Log: Weingut Keller

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On Thursday, April 22nd we drove down to the small village of Flörsheim-Dalsheim in the heart of the Rheinhessen for our annual pilgrimage to Weingut Keller…an equivalent to Weil in the Rheingau, Dönnhoff & Schönleber on the Nahe, J.J. Prüm on the Mosel, Egon Müller on the Saar and Maximin Grünhaus & Karthäuserhof on the Ruwer. Damn good company! Continue reading »

San Francisco’s Riesling Week 2010

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Our “Food & Riesling” event on Saturday the 24th kicked off San Francisco’s Riesling Week, where wine fans can taste Riesling at various venues across the city.  Each of the following venues has agreed to serve a minimum of three Rieslings by the glass.  Find one (or two) you like and go out and discover why Riesling’s popularity is growing faster than any other varietal! Continue reading »

2009 German Auction Wines – Pre-Arrival Sale

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Good news, oh ye Lovers of German Auction Wines!

Dee Vine Wines is again offering pre-arrival discounts on the rare wines purchased at the four 2009 German wine Auctions.  Our cargo container arrives in late August, but it’s wise to reserve now –  insure your order can be filled and enjoy today’s 10% discount!

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“Summer of Riesling” – RN74 on July 20th

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The fine San Francisco restaurant /wine bar RN74 is hosting a Riesling-soaked event on Tuesday, July 20th – “The Summer of Riesling” – from 6:00 until 10:00.  It’s a great way to taste 30 Rieslings (many from our portfolio!) Continue reading »

2006 German Rieslings – A Vintage for Thai Food

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It’s no secret to oenophiles that Southeast Asian cuisine and Riesling are a classic pairing – and German riesling in particular.  Anyone who has tried this pairing can attest to its fit.  But not every pairing is created equal. Continue reading »

Wine of the Week – June 28th

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2008 Schmitges QbA Riesling trocken – Grauschiefer (“from Grey Slate”), $15.25

A tremendous value in refreshing white wine!  This German Riesling is recommended by employee Don Riedthaler who describes it as a perfect summer patio wine to be shared with friends… Continue reading »

Food & Riesling Tasting: Sat 7/24 12:00-5:00

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Dee Vine Wines kicks off Riesling Week San Francisco with a chance to taste a dozen German Rieslings we’ve carefully paired with foods selected to showcase each wine.  Buy tickets here ($44). Continue reading »

Dade’s 2010 Travel Log: Bassermann-Jordan

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On April 22nd, we had the honor of visiting, for the first time, one of Germany’s greatest and most venerable estates, Bassermann-Jordan, located in the village of Deidesheim in the Pfalz. Continue reading »