At the heart of Germany’s Pfalz lies a bold new expression of winemaking - Weingut Seckinger. Founded in 2012 by three brothers who left conventional routes to craft wines with soul and place, Seckinger operates 14 ha of historic vines across red-sandstone slopes, loess and limestone soils. With biodynamic farming, spontaneous fermentation and minimal intervention, their wines capture the pure essence of the grape and the land.

A Seckinger wine pours with crystalline clarity yet reveals complexity: fresh stone fruit, subtle florals, saline minerality, gentle oxidative framing. As one review describes: “spontaneous fermentation, steel tanks only for filling, 90 % in wood and the rest in clay.” 

For those seeking a German wine that doesn’t follow the expected route, Seckinger presents a transition: from tradition into craft, from mass to meaningful.

https://seckinger-weine.de/en/

At the heart of Argentina’s Mendoza lies Dieter Meier & Family Wines – a vision by Swiss artist and entrepreneur Dieter Meier to craft wines that express place and purity. With vineyards in Agrelo, Salta, and Patagonia, the estate farms organically and vegan-certified, championing minimal intervention and respect for nature.

Precision meets authenticity in the cellar, where grapes are hand-selected and vinified in stainless steel, concrete, and oak to preserve balance and terroir. Each wine reflects the Andean altitude and mineral-rich soils, combining vibrancy with depth.

For those seeking wines of character over convention, Dieter Meier offers a rare collection – hand-grown, hand-picked, and brought to Singapore for discerning drinkers who appreciate integrity in every glass.

https://dietermeierwines.com/en/

In the heart of Deidesheim, where Pfalz’s limestone and sandstone soils meet cool forest air, Sekthaus Krack has redefined what German sparkling wine can be. Founded by the three Krack brothers, the estate is dedicated exclusively to traditional-method Sekt — hand-crafted, bottle-fermented wines that rival Champagne in precision, texture, and depth.

Each Krack Sekt is grown, harvested, and vinified with meticulous care: base wines fermented in steel and neutral oak, secondary fermentation in bottle, and extended lees aging for complexity and finesse. Farming is sustainable and minimal intervention, allowing each cuvée to express its vineyard origin with purity and energy.

The results are sparkling wines of tension and elegance - dry, mineral, and refined - offering a uniquely German voice on par with the world’s greatest Champagnes. Sekthaus Krack stands as a testament to craftsmanship, patience, and the new face of premium Sekt from the Pfalz.

https://www.krack-sekt.de

VDP Classification Overview

Germany’s VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) classification represents the highest tier of German wine estates, uniting producers committed to exceptional quality, sustainable viticulture, and precise expression of origin.

Within the VDP system, wines are organized in a hierarchy based on terroir, emphasizing provenance and site character rather than sweetness levels.

From estate to single-vineyard bottlings, each tier reflects increasing site specificity, stricter yield limits, and greater individuality of place.

GROSSE LAGE – Grand Cru

Germany’s top vineyards — producing wines of exceptional depth, purity, and aging potential from the finest sites.

ERSTE LAGE – Premier Cru

Outstanding single vineyards that deliver precise, characterful wines with strong regional identity.

ORTSWEIN – Village Wine

Wines from the best sites within one village, showing clear local expression and refined quality.

GUTSWEIN – Estate Wine

Entry-level wines from an estate’s own vineyards — authentic, well-crafted introductions to the producer’s style.

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