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Mosel Riesling Guide: Germany’s Steep Slopes & Slate Soils Explained

elphaba relaxing on the slopes of the mosel valley

There are wine regions that impress you with power, and there are wine regions that seduce you with poetry. The Mosel does the latter—and then some. Nestled into Germany’s western corner near the Luxembourg border, the Mosel Valley is a…

Germany, Mosel, Riesling

June 24, 2025

Willamette You Be Mine? A Walk Through Oregon Wine Country

image of a couple walking through the willamette valley

The Willamette Valley is lush and dreamy, and it’s quietly turning out some of the most gorgeous wines in the country. If you love Pinot Noir, you've probably already had a Willamette moment. Still, this valley has lots more to offer—think delicate whites, cool-climate growing, and some seriously passionate producers doing beautiful things.

Chardonnay, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Red, White

June 21, 2025