The Alpine Wine Society

A community of Alpine bon vivants who come together to celebrate a shared love of high-altitude wine and culture.

By Julia McInnis

3 Wines to Drink Alongside Strauss’ Alpine Symphony

"As a tribute to Strauss’ heritage and his love for Garmisch-Partenkirchen, I’m calling attention to the Bodensee, Germany’s small wine region at the…"

Jun 18 • Alexandra McInnis

10 Great Alpine Wines in the $20 Range

"What I love about this list is how authentic it is to how we actually drink wine."

Jun 5 • Alexandra McInnis

Wine of the Week: A Jacquère That Runs Deep

"It’s a great use of more reductive winemaking, intensity without the funk"

May 19 • Alexandra McInnis

Spring Cocktails

Garden-inspired drinks to welcome May and the warm months that follow

Apr 30 • Julia McInnis

The View From Germany's "Chasselas Land"

"Having reworked their entire approach to the Chasselas/Gutedel, the Ziereisens are turning out wines of remarkable interest and intensity"

Apr 24 • Alexandra McInnis

Wine of the Week: A Kerner That’s a Breath of Fresh Air

"In Alto Adige’s Valle Isarco, the Köfererhof estate makes a Kerner that’s the essence of Alpine herbs"

Apr 22 • Alexandra McInnis

Prié Blanc, Red Meat and Strawberries: A Springtime Supper in Valle d’Aosta

"With Ermes’ wife Milena at the helm, the multi-course meal unfolded as a literal taste of the immediate surroundings, made with ingredients grown…"

Apr 8 • Alexandra McInnis