For the sixth time, the Falstaff Trophies Deutschland were awarded. The wine/food/travel journal Falstaff has been around for a number of years, issued in Vienna, Austria, and reporting about wine, food and travel from an Austrian perspective, for Austria-based readers. Six years ago, Falstaff expanded into the German wine and food scene and started to issue a German version of Falstaff in addition to the well established Austrian version. As part of its expansion, Falstaff has created the annual Falstaff Deutschland Wine Trophies, to be awarded to German wine personalities.
For previous years, see:
Best German Winemakers - Falstaff Deutschland Wine Trophies 2015
Best German Winemakers - Falstaff Deutschland Wine Trophies 2014
Best German Winemakers - Falstaff Deutschland Wine Trophies 2013
Best German Wines and Winemakers - Falstaff Deutschland Wine Trophies 2012
Falstaff Deutschland Wine Trophies 2011
Theresa Breuer, Weingut Bernhard Breuer, Rheingau, is Winemaker of the Year
Falstaff (my translation): At just 20 years Theresa Breuer has assumed responsibility in Weingut Georg Breuer. 10 years later she was now honored by the Falstaff for her outstanding performance.
Notwithstanding various challenges, new requirements and changes, she has managed to make the wines of the family business still at the first-class level. Since the sudden death of her father in 2004, the area under cultivation has increased from 28 to 34 hectares and the entire vineyard is now cultivated in accordance with ecological standards.
The Runners-up were Benedikt Baltes, Weingut der Stadt Klingenberg, Franken, and Alexander Stodden, Rotweingut Jean Stodden, Ahr
Victoria Lergenmüller, Weingut Sankt Annagut, Pfalz, is Newcomer of the Year
Falstaff (My translation): Weingut Sankt Annagut is one of the largest privately-owned estates in Germany. At 335 meters, their Burrweiler Schäwer Vineyard is one of highest vineyards in the Pfalz. Daughter Victoria Lergenmüller, after studying in Geisenheim and internships in South Africa and France, she is one years away from a Master Degree in Wine Marketing and Managing (MBS) in Bordeaux. With the 2012 vintage, she has assumed responsibility for the wines of the Weingut Santa Annagut and people have started to talk about her distinctive Rieslings.
The runners-up were Johanna und Philipp Bossert, Rheinhessen, and Leon Gold, Württemberg
Nina Mann, Victor's Fine Dining, Perl-Nennig, is Sommelière of the Year
Falstaff (my translation): Nina Mann is the first Sommelière, who was awarded a Falstaff Deutschland Wine Trophy. The spontaneous decision in 2010, to get a training as sommelier, was a good one. From then on, things went well; her determination was a key factor: After working at "Kronenschlösschen" and at “Monkey's West" in Düsseldorf, her tour at the "Nagaya" awakened her interest for Sake and she became a "Certified Sake Sommelishe left a very positive impression. Effective March 1, 2016, she took over the helm in the three-star Michelin Rrestaurant "Victor's Fine Dining" by Christian Bau in Perl-Nennig, following in the footsteps of the previous Chief Sommelier Daniel Kiowski (who joined Weingut Markus Molitor).
Runners-up were Sindy Kretschmar and Robert Zeller
Lifetime Achievement: Peter Jakob Kühn (Lebenswerk)
Falstaff (my translation): Weingut Kühn already scored points with the best wine collection in the Falstaff Deutschland WeinGuide 2016. Now, he got the Lifetime Achievement Award. When in 1991, Peter Jakob Kühn took the decision to move to bio-dynamic winemaking and thus no longer us herbicides and synthetic fertilizers, many in the wine scene were skeptical. But he pulled it through. His closeness to his vines and his deep and sincere conviction of his wines deserve deserve to receive the Falstaff Deutschland Lifetime Achievement Award – even if Jakob Peter Kühn is not yet at the end of his fascinating journey.
Wine Ambassador of the Year: Ernie Loosen, Bernkastel
Falstaff (my translation): The first award of the Falstaff Deutschland Wine Trophies “Wine Ambassador of the Year" award goes to Ernst Loosen from Weingut Dr. Loosen. And rightly so: it was Ernie Loosen, who was the first to show German Riesling abroad, thus laying the foundation for today's successful Riesling exports. Ernst Loosen has almost single-handedly explained to the interested wine lovers in the world how the German Prädikat System works. Meanwhile, the pop star among the German winemakers sells also wines from the US through his subsidiary Loosen Bros. - because his name stands for quality.
Wine Tasting at Weingut Dr. Loosen in Bernkastel-Kues, Mosel – Germany-North Tour by ombiasy WineTours (2015)
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