Pinot Meunier

Pinot Meunier as a still red wine is something of a rarity – this grape is typically blended into Champagne rather than bottled on its own. That's what makes Darting's version such a delightful discovery. The Pfalz region of Germany, with its warmer climate, allows this early-ripening variety to develop beautiful flavor while maintaining the characteristic brightness that makes it so appealing. The Darting family has been growing grapes since the 18th century, but only began estate bottling in the 1970s. Their focus on traditional varieties and precise winemaking has earned them a reputation for exceptional quality-to-price ratio. This Pinot Meunier offers the perfect middle ground between the structure of Pinot Noir and the juicy approachability of Gamay – light enough for summer sipping (especially with a slight chill) but with enough character for year-round enjoyment. For the curious wine drinker looking to explore beyond the usual suspects, this bottle delivers both novelty and genuine drinking pleasure.

As the name suggests, this red blend delivers a full-spectrum sensory experience – it's wine recorded in high fidelity. Bringing together the complementary voices of Pinot Noir and its cousin Pinot Meunier (better known for its role in Champagne), Teutonic has created a harmonious duet that's greater than the sum of its parts. Teutonic Wine Company founders Barnaby and Olga Tuttle approach winemaking with a musician's sensibility, which makes the audio recording reference particularly fitting. This light-bodied red showcases their talent for creating wines of precision and character without excessive weight or alcohol. With its transparency and energy, it's the vinous equivalent of discovering a perfectly recorded acoustic album in a world of overproduced pop – an authentic experience that reveals something new with each listen (or in this case, each sip).

This version of Recorded in Stereo brings together three complementary varieties – Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and the rare Chasselas – creating a wine with the clarity and dimension of a perfectly engineered sound recording. Each grape contributes its unique voice to create a harmonious whole. Teutonic Wine Company founders Barnaby and Olga Tuttle approach winemaking with a musician's ear for balance and nuance, which makes the audio recording reference particularly fitting. This light-bodied red showcases their talent for creating wines of precision and character without excessive weight or extraction. It's transparent enough to reveal the unique character of each variety while creating something entirely new in the blend. Like discovering a perfectly recorded album by a band you've never heard before, this wine offers both immediate pleasure and rewarding complexity.