Urban & Eva Kaufmann
Germany
Urban and Eva unite to make biodynamic wines in Germany's historic Rheingau
Germany
Urban and Eva unite to make biodynamic wines in Germany's historic Rheingau
26 Ratings
62 Followers
Urban and Eva Kaufmann’s story is something out of the movies. When they met in 2012, he was a rising star cheesemaker and she was the director of Germany’s largest wine organization. Within 2 years, they jumped headfirst into their winemaking life.
Eva had her heart set on becoming a winemaker and Urban was a wine lover, so they combined their savings to buy a winery in the heart of Germany’s historic Rheingau wine region, famous for its exquisite Rieslings.
They’ve already made their mark – converting the winery to biodynamic practices, replacing old oak barrels for stainless steel tanks, and winning praise from experts. Now it’s your turn to taste their first-class Rheingau wines.
USA
Mexican-American winemaking star whose dreams know no bounds
0 Ratings
3,468 Followers
After having a wine moment with an Oregon Cabernet Sauvignon, Scott and his family went all in in 2006 – never looking back – buying a ranch in Rogue Valley where they planted vineyards from scratch.
Scott’s made wine from different areas for over 25 years – but Southern Oregon’s warmest and driest region won his heart. There, he can make his beloved Cabernet Sauvignon and other varieties – his way. The Rogue Valley isn’t Oregon Pinot country – it’s something new – and spectacular.
Because of you, Scott can focus on making gems like Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Viognier for Angels who would not have discovered them otherwise – while supporting his dream of making Oregon wines future-forward in many ways – his production facility is even 100% solar powered! Win-win.
Italy
The international talent behind near-mythical Italian wines
18,131 Ratings
3,967 Followers
Christian Patat is an international man of delights. Every wine he touches turns into liquid gold! Having proved himself in Italy, France, and Spain for over two decades, Christian knows exactly how to craft sensational wines.
Christian travels all over Italy as a consultant, working with local producers to make wines that shine. Now he’s bringing you lesser-known Italian whites like Grecanico and Falanghina from some of the best vineyards in his home region, made by his own expert hand.
Angel support allows Christian to make unconventional Italian varieties and approachable - and fun for you to share at the dinner table with family and friends. “I grew up with the idea that the greatest of all wines are the easiest to drink,” he says. Mission accomplished.
USA
She's grounded in Sonoma and Anderson Valley, but for Ashley - sky's the limit
1,822 Ratings
593 Followers
USA
A legend of Russian River Valley with an iconic style to share
91 Ratings
1,156 Followers
Australia
Giving you access to Australia's juiciest wines
8,332 Ratings
4,979 Followers
Peter’s story can be summed up in 5,000 acres — from helping out in a vineyard as a child to harvesting fruit from that exact same spot as a Senior Winemaker for Australia's most iconic producer Penfolds.
He’s spent the last 40 years making world-famous blends from Scotts Creek — the vineyard he helped plant as a kid — only now he’s making wines under his own name. It doesn't get much more full circle than that!
USA
Her passion is coming to fruition - as your first Emerging Vintner Mentorship Recipient
495 Ratings
1,889 Followers
Last year Kyle was spending her days in virtual school with her 9th graders and her free time learning about wine. Kyle was eager to take her wine education further, so she took a chance. One application to The Roots Fund, one year and four plane tickets to Napa later — now her dreams are taking flight.
Kyle is the honoree recipient of Naked & The Roots Fund’s Emerging Vintner Program and has been funded to craft her own exclusive wines in Napa Valley — with none other than winemaking legend Daniel Baron as her mentor (sharing all of his winemaking stories while hiking steep blocks!).
From teacher to student, Kyle is getting a crash course on winemaking — from first crush to putting her very own label on her very first bottles of wine that she’s making just for you. Follow Kyle’s inspiring journey and see what happens when passion and opportunity meet!