It once started with champagne and flowers
Then newborn snuggles
Toddler giggles
Fruit on a plate and hot coffee
Energetic leaps and spilled coffee
Adventures, more adventures, all the adventures
And now? The cycle begins againā¦ just with a lot more fur.
Happy Motherās Day!
šā¤ļøšš#mothersday
Paula's WoW: Ćbergangs wine ā a wine to bridge warm afternoons and cool evenings, spring and summer, red and white, past and present.
From ā¬15, $29, Ā£27.50.
See link in bio for the full lowdown.
#jancisrobinson #winereviews #wineoftheweek #wineproducer #winesoftheworld @weingoutte
Excited and honored to start my week with this announcement. Even more excited to look down the list and realize the truly excellent and talented company Iām keeping there.
I will never grow tired of writing about German (and German-adjacent!) wine. Even, or maybe especially, in challenging times it remains an honor and a pleasure. (And itās nice to put that MFA to use as well!)
#winewriting #67pallmallawards
A growing network of low-intervention winemakers is redefining Frankenās historic terroir. Paula reports.
Pictured, shrouded in fog, one of the steep, terraced vineyards farmed by Stefan and Katja Vetter.
See link in bio to read in full.
š· Weingut Stefan Vetter
#jancisrobinson #winesofgermany #wine #winereviews #winetasting @vetter_wein@andi_weigand@maxseinwein@banquetofgods@weingut.von.agris@2naturkinder@weingoutte@weingut_kraemer
Even with half the visitors of 2019, DĆ¼sseldorf proved it still holds a powerful, emotional sympathy vote among German producers.
Itās a loyalty that doesnāt show up on spreadsheets and pie charts. But can it sustain ProWeinās future?
Iāve put together my thoughts on the clash between Parisā allure and influence and ProWeinās pragmatism and pride for @trink_magazine . Link in bio!
New episode from the team at TRINK Magazine. One we highly recommend.
In Season 2, Episode 2 of TRINKTalks, co-founders Valerie Kathawala and Paula Redes Sidore sit down with Karsten Peter, the visionary winemaker behind Gut Hermannsberg in Germanyās Nahe. Known for their sharp, culturally nuanced lens on German wines, the hosts guide a thoughtful conversation on patience, place and long-term thinking.
Karsten speaks candidly about his bold late-release philosophy - holding back top Rieslings for five years to allow terroir to fully emerge - and the radical decision to declassify the entire 2024 harvest after devastating frost. From the volcanic Kupfergrube to his limestone-driven personal project in the Pfalz, this episode explores conviction, restraint and the long game in fine wine.
Listen now on Apple or Spotify (link in bio).
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Gumpoldskirchen Anning Pinot Noir 2019 von @weingutfredloimer - eine burgundische Eleganz mit ƶsterreichischer Finesse - oder einfach der perfekte Wein fĆ¼r einen kalten verschneiten Sonntagnachmittag mit Freunden - danke @weinstory & @swsidore .
2025 in months. A year of travel, adventure, Trauer and celebration. Over 100 days on the road, and a decision to spend more time at home. A year of sadness and loss, and new additions. And hereās to ā26 and all it holds.
Even when Iām old enough to be sending my own care packages to @tillman.uganda , there is no greater show of love than getting a package filled with the tastes of home. Thanks, dad ā¤ļø, I love and miss you too.
#homefortheholidays #expatliving #newenglandflavors
Once upon a time it was the old fashioned, the martini or the G&T. The era was mid-century modern. The time was five oā clock, maybe six.
This was the cocktail hour: A cherished ritual of elegance and transition.
But today, that allure lies less in the alcohol than in the demarcation line it draws between the professional and the private.
This vibe shift has made room for a new generation of non-alcoholic ferments and blends built from the ground up. Proxies. Drinks of intention.
For my first story in the brilliant (and print-only!) @fullpourmag , I got to challenge the idea that grapes get all the glory and taste through the German makers treating tea, herbs, and fruit with the same reverence and respect.
A huge thank you to @von_wiesen , @c.kloss_sektmanufaktur , and @vannahmen_privatkelterei for the insights.
And to Lauren Buzzeo for the great editing, inspiration and stage.
Grab a physical copy to read the full piece. š„
#FullPourMag #SparklingTea #NonAlcoholic #ZeroProof #Proxies #Drinkstagram #MindfulDrinking #longliveprint #WineWriter
