Dive deep into the fascinating world of German sparkling wine with Jochen Schaufelberger, owner of Schaufelberger Sekt in the Mosel Valley. This episode reveals the intricate process of traditional method sparkling wine production and explores the growing collaboration between Dutch wineries and German producers.

🎯 Key Topics Covered:

• Traditional method vs. tank method sparkling wine production
• The specialized equipment needed for premium Sekt production
• How 250+ wineries outsource their sparkling wine production
• The economics of German sparkling wine taxation
• Tasting analysis of three distinct German sparkling wines
• The future of hybrid grape varieties (PiWis) in sparkling wine

🍇 Wine Deep Dive:Experience detailed tasting notes and production insights for three premium German sparkling wines, from a mysterious three-grape Cuvée Magic to a prestigious Braunenberger Juffer Crémant aged 24 months on lees.

👨‍🍾 Guest Spotlight:Jochen Schaufelberger represents the new generation of German sparkling wine producers, combining traditional methods with modern flexibility and innovation. His company processes wines from across Europe, with a growing focus on Dutch and Belgian markets.

💡 Did You Know?German sparkling wine is subject to a €1.02 tax per bottle, making Germany the world's largest consumer of sparkling wine, with over 200 million bottles consumed annually.

🌐 Guest Links:Schaufelberger Sekt: https://www.schaufelberger-sekt.de/