{"title":"BADEN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Baden_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1590335928\" alt=\"Vineyards in the Baden region of Germany\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003eBaden\u003c\/b\u003e is a true revelation for anyone who still thinks German wine begins and ends with sweet Riesling. As the southernmost and third largest wine region in Germany, it forms a long, slim 400-kilometre strip of vineyards nestled beautifully between the rolling hills of the Black Forest and the Rhine River, reaching all the way from the Tauber in the north down to the banks of Lake Constance. It is an area blessed with more sunshine hours than anywhere else in the country, home to Germany's absolute warmest spots on the dramatic Kaiserstuhl hills. Because of this intense, Mediterranean-like pocket of heat, this sun-drenched \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"668\"\u003eBaden wine\u003c\/b\u003e region has built a reputation as a world-class powerhouse for dry, structured wines that feel incredibly comforting, rounded, and accessible to everyday drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eRather than being one uniform landscape, the region is split into nine distinct areas that offer an exciting playground of different soil types and micro-climates. In the cooler northern stretches of Tauberfranken, the Badische Bergstraße, and Kraichgau, the focus is on crisp Rivaner, Riesling, and Pinot Meunier. Moving into central Baden, the granite slopes of the Ortenau region produce spectacular Pinot Noir alongside a local clone of Riesling known as Klingelberger, and the beautifully aromatic Spicy Gewürztraminer (known locally as Clevner). Further south in the Breisgau, the Kaiserstuhl, and Tuniberg, the landscape becomes dominated by rich red and white Pinots, whilst the ancient, delicate Gutedel variety is proudly cultivated in Markgräflerland right up against the Swiss border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDespite this incredible diversity, this region is undisputed as the premier destination for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eGerman Pinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e, known locally as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003eSpätburgunder\u003c\/b\u003e. The sun-soaked volcanic and limestone soils give these light-to-medium-bodied reds a brilliant, velvety fruit character that can be enjoyed across a versatile spectrum of styles, from vibrant, easy-drinking rosés to powerful, complex bottles increasingly matured in small oak barriques. For white wine drinkers, the region excels in incredibly smooth \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"494\"\u003ePinot Gris and Pinot Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e (known locally as Grauburgunder and Weissburgunder), which offer a refreshing, creamy weight on the palate. These are inherently social, food-friendly bottles that bring straightforward flavor and immediate joy to any casual gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bernhard-huber-malterdinger-spatburgunder","title":"Bernhard Huber Malterdinger Spätburgunder 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eBernhard Huber's Malterdinger Spätburgunder is a fabulous entry level Pinot Noir full of energy and plump bittersweet cherry and cherry stone fruit. 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