German Wine

Germany is one of the most underrated natural wine countries in the world, far more than the sweet Riesling cliche, with a deep bench of organic and biodynamic growers.

Frequently asked questions

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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Is all German wine sweet?

No. That reputation is decades out of date. The majority of quality German wine today is dry, marked trocken on the label, including most of the serious Riesling. Sweet styles still exist, but they are now the exception rather than the rule.

What grapes does Germany grow?

Riesling leads, but Germany also excels with Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), and Silvaner, along with Muller-Thurgau and others. The range is far wider than most people expect.

What is Spatburgunder?

Spatburgunder is the German name for Pinot Noir. Germany is now one of the world's largest and best producers of it, especially in Baden, the Pfalz, and the Ahr, making elegant, cool-climate reds.

Where is German natural wine made?

Across the classic regions: the Mosel, Nahe, Pfalz, Rheingau, Baden, and Franken. Each has distinct soils and climates, from the Mosel's steep slate to Baden's warmer Pinot country.

What does trocken mean?

Trocken is German for dry. On a label it tells you the wine is made in a dry style, with little or no residual sugar. It is the most common style for modern German quality wine.

Is German natural wine organic or biodynamic?

Germany has one of Europe's strongest organic and biodynamic scenes, and many of its most respected growers are certified. Clean farming plus cool-climate precision is a big part of what makes these wines compelling.