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Monthly Archive for July, 2010

Dade’s 2010 Travel Log: Maximin Grünhaus (Mertesdorf/Mosel)

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Twelve hours after the twelve-hour  marathon celebration of my 60th birthday it was time to get some more Riesling flowing back into our lusty veins, and what better way to do so than with one of Germany’s oldest and finest estates–Maximin Grünhaus! Continue reading »

Rheingau Producers on Sale!

[Note, this sale is no longer available.  It expired in August, 2010]  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 (Flörsheim-Dalsheim/Rheinhessen)

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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 »

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 forge a classic food and wine pairing – and German Riesling in particular.  Anyone who has tried this pairing can attest to its fit, but not every wine selection is created equal. 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 »