link to our usa fall selection: … always been considered the vegetable and fruit belt of germany,...

Dear fellow wine lovers, the BASF Wine Cellar is happy to present the new USA Spring Selection 2018! Twice a year the BASF Wine Cellar makes it possible to send wine to the USA. This special service is only possible due to our cooperation with a licensed importer. Otherwise the wine dispatch to the USA is very limited, if not impossible. Brand new: We offer our US wine selection as an online shop. For Ordering, please use the link below and place your order directly. Link to our USA Fall Selection: http://secondcitywines.com/ We also offer a shipment to Texas! We currently ship wines to the following US States: AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, OH, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and DC. Our new USA Fall Selection will take you on a journey through the diversity of national and international wines. It will lead you to some delightful discoveries from the Palatinate over Spain to New Zealand. We invite you to experience the exciting new wines in our USA Spring Selection 2018. You have now the opportunity to place an order until 30th of March 2018. If your payment has to be invoiced to a BASF SE cost account please place your order directly with us. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected]. We encourage and welcome your suggestions about our wine selection and service. We wish you a wonderful experience and pleasure in tasting and getting to know our wines. Please find attached our complete wine offer as PDF wine list. Best regards BASF Wine Cellar Team

Liebe Weinfreunde, der Weinkeller der BASF freut sich, Ihnen die neue USA Spring Selection 2018 zu präsentieren. Zweimal im Jahr bietet der Weinkeller der BASF die Möglichkeit, Weine in die USA zu versenden. Der Weinversand in die USA ist stark reglementiert. Um Ihnen diesen exklusiven Service zu ermöglichen, arbeitet die BASF mit einem lizenzierten Importeur zusammen. NEU: Wir bieten unsere USA Weinauswahl nicht in einer separaten Weinliste an, sondern in einem Online Shop. Um Bestellungen aufzugeben, besuchen Sie einfach den Online Shop unter dem folgenden Link. Link zu unserer USA Fall Selection: http://secondcitywines.com/ Wir bieten ebenfalls einen Versand nach Texas an! Zurzeit können wir unsere Weine in die folgenden US-Staaten senden: AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, PA, OH, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and DC. Erleben Sie mit unserer Weinauswahl die Vielfalt nationaler und internationaler Weine und machen Sie köstliche Entdeckungen von der Pfalz über Spanien bis nach Neuseeland. Probieren Sie unsere interessanten Neuheiten aus der USA Spring Selection 2018. Gerne nehmen wir Ihre Bestellung bis zum 30. März 2018 entgegen. Bei einer Abrechnung über eine Kostenstelle der BASF SE geben Sie Ihre Bestellung bitte direkt bei uns auf. Bei Fragen können Sie uns unter der Email Adresse [email protected] kontaktieren. Wir freuen uns über Ihre Rückmeldungen zu unserer Weinauswahl und unserem Service. Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Spaß beim Probieren und Kennenlernen unserer Weine. Im Anhang finden Sie unsere komplette Weinauswahl als PDF. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Ihr Team vom Weinkeller der BASF

Spring 2018USA Selection

Bernhard Wolff Head of the BASF Wine Cellar

Wishing you a lot of enjoyment when tasting the wines!

Dear customers -dear wine lovers -

“Wine is our best ambassador” Bismarck,

a famous statesman once said in regards to Ger-

man wine. Through history and throughout the

world, wine has played a very important role at dip-

lomatic missions. This is why we at BASF wine cel-

lar take especially great pleasure in supplying our

customers around the world with our wines. Our

commitment to quality obliges us to select wines of

consistently high standard. We carefully selected

wines for you in USA and hope you will enjoy the

selection on offer as much as we have enjoyed

choosing them.

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It was indeed the Mediterranean landscape, mild climate and warm, well-drained soils, where figs and lemons flourish, fruit trees abound, and tobacco, chestnuts, walnuts and almonds are harvested, that convinced the Romans to build so many villas in the Pfalz. Each mansion had of course its own wine- pressing hall.

During the reign of Charlemagne over the “Holy Roman Empire” the Pfalz was his wine cellar, supplying not only the emperor’s table wines as well as the coronation wine. As one moves south along the “German Wine Route” through this veritable Garden of Eden, the number of castles increases and the landscape becomes more rugged and diverse. The region has always been considered the vegetable and fruit belt of Germany, which besides the influence of neighboring France, has led to its being the culinary capital of the country. There are various Michelin and Gault Millau rated restaurants and many other exciting surprises waiting for the tourists to discover.

The Riesling grape predominates in some parts of the Pfalz, producing very big and powerful wines with flowery overtones. These wines often have a dry finish and are decidedly preferred by local restaurateurs, who serve them to great advantage with modern German cuisine. In other parts of the Pfalz, the clasical Burgundy family of grape varieties has been planted with great success. At the present time many younger wine-growers are focusing on the production of remarkably fruity Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) red wines. Dessert wines with great depth of character and nuances of exotic fruits are also characteristic of the Pfalz.

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Wine $ Description

2016 Deidesheimer Herrgottsacker

Riesling Kabinett dry Winery J. F. Kimich

$ 15.25

BA_HER16

dry Riesling Are you a fan of Asian food? Then this dry Riesling will be a good choice for you! Refreshing acidi-ty and a hint of sugar make this wine a perfect partner for the delicate flavors and spiciness of the Asian cuisine. It was produced by the small fa-mily-winery Kimich in the beautiful wine-village of Deidesheim, located at the heart of the Palatinate wine-growing region.

This Riesling shows aromas of citrus, peach and green apple. On the palate, there is a refreshing acidity. Our „Allrounder“-Riesling for light dishes.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

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Pfalz – white wineWine $ Description

2016Kallstadter Steinacker

Riesling Kabinett dry Vintners´ cooperative Kallstadt

$ 14.50

BA_KSK16

dry Riesling The little town of Kallstadt is situated in the winegrowing region Pfalz in Germany, on the German Wine Route. Despite having one of the most modern set-ups in the region, the Kallstadt Cooperative remains true to its traditions, with a history dating back to 1902. Traditional craftsmanship together with innovative development characterizes the wines, which carry the insignia of the lion of Kallstadt. The soil of the vineyard site Kallstadter Steinacker is characterized by chalk and sandstone, yielding grapes that produce a fresh and crispy Riesling wine with aromas of green apples, citrus and some hints of white blossoms. On the palate refreshing and easy to drink!

8-10 °C

3-5 years

2016 Liebfraumilch

white wine cuvee semi-dryWinery Hammel

$ 15.25

BA_HLM16

semi- dry

Müller- Thurgau, Scheurebe, Kerner

Around the turn of the 19th century the German wine Liebfraumilch was considered to be among the best wines of Europe. Many unscrupulous wine producers took advantage of this German brand wines popularity and produced poor quality wines ruining the reputation of the original Liebfraumilch product.

Christoph Hammel, a wine producer and enthusiast wishing to restore the “Liebfraumilch Icon” produces a high quality Liebfraumilch combining the traditional German grape varieties Müller-Thurgau, Scheurebe and Kerner. The result, a white wine cuvée impresses with typical and rich fruit aromas, a well-balanced, harmonious acidity and complimentary, delicious sweetness.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

2016 Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)

Kabinett dry Winery Diehl

$ 16.75

BA_GBK16

dry Grau- burgunder (Pinot Gris)

The Diehl winery is located in the south of the Pfalz region. Wild sweet chestnut trees, normally only found in southern Europe, grow on the hills on the edge of the Pfalz Forest. Figs, kiwis, lemons, almonds and apricots all flourish on the eastern slopes, where they are protected from the wind and enjoy many days of sunshine, giving this area an almost Mediterranean feeling. With their know-how, hard work and passion for wine the Diehl family is committed to producing top class wines. Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio) is in essence a white variant of the red grape Pinot Noir. This Grauburgunder’s good palate weight and subtle varietal character makes it an excellent partner for seafood. Discover the aromas of pineapple and dried fruits and try this wine with oysters, shellfish, white fish and salads.

8-10 °C

3-5 years




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2014 Wachenheimer Luginsland

Riesling Kabinett semi-dry Winery J. Biffar

$ 17.00

BA_WLO14

semi- dry

Riesling How does it taste when the German grape Riesling is vinified at a Palatinate estate by a Japanese enologist? If you want to experience this intercultural exchange you should try this wine! It comes from the well-known wine-village of Deidesheim, where the winery Josef Biffar was founded in 1734. Since 2013 the estate with its beautiful buildings, has been in the care of Fumiko Tokuoka. Starting her career in wine research at renowned Geisenheim University, she has worked as an enologist for several German wineries for over two decades. At Deidesheim, she not only produces her own wines now, but also brings the culture of her native country to the region by opening the high end Japanese restaurant Fumi on location at the winery. Peach, apricot, citrus – these are the typical Riesling aromas you will find in this elegant wine. Its fruity character, soft residual sugar and fresh acidity make it a perfect partner to all light dishes such as fish or fresh vegetables. By the way: We like this wine so much that we made it part of our “BASF Exklusiv” collection!

8-10 °C

5-7 years

2016 Deidesheimer Langenmorgen Riesling Kabinett

Riesling Kabinett semi-dry Winery Jul. Ferd. Kimich

$ 16.25

BA_JKD16

semi- dry

Riesling For over 250 years the families at the Kimich estate have been dedicating their lives to the growing of wine. Five generations of the Kimich family contin-ued the life work of Andreas Kimich, who founded the traditional winery in 1758 in Deidesheim. Since 1973 the winery is run by the Arnold family.

The Riesling grapes are from the vineyard Deidesheimer Langenmorgen which is situated on eastward facing slopes with intensive early sun-shine and cooling down period in the afternoon on red sandstone soils. The name (Langenmorgen) consists of two parts. ‘Lange’ refers to its longish shape and ‘Morgen’ to a formerly used measure of land. This Riesling is a fresh, almost sparkling wine with typical aromas of citrus and juicy peach. In the mouth you will feel a nice balance between a little bit of residual sugar and a refreshing, mouthwater-ing acidity – enjoy this wine with light cuisine or dishes with a little bit of chili spice, which will be perfectly balanced by the sweetness of this Ries-ling.

8-10 °C

3-5 years




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2016 Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc)

dry Winery Lucashof

$ 17.25

BA_LPB16

dry Weiß- burgunder (Pinot Blanc)

Founded in the 1960’s by Edmund Lucas, the Lu-cashof winery also manages the vineyards of the nearby parish winery. Edmund’s son Klaus and his wife Christine continue the tradition and have re-cently established a beautiful hotel and new cel-lars with a nice tasting room. The exceptional quality of the wines is proof of their efforts.

This youthful and fresh 2016 Weißburgunder pairs very well with seafood and poultry and is also an excellent companion to pasta with a creamy sauce. This wine is perfect for lovers of cool cli-mate white wines searching for an alternative to Riesling: fresh, elegant, crispy, but with a moder-ate level of acidity.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

2017GewürztraminerAlte Reben

Spätlese dry Winery Sonnenberg

$ 19.25

BA_GSA14

dry Gewürz- traminer

The small but exceptional winery Sonnenberg is owned and managed by the Nippgen family in Neuleiningen. Most of their wines are sold direct by the winery and can be found on the wine lists of some of the very best German restaurants. We highly recommend this dry Gewürztraminer Spätlese from old vines, which is available exclu-sively from our wine cellars. It is a wine with notes of lychees, passion fruit and a hint of floral notes.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

2015 Roschbacher Rosenkränzel Rieslaner Auslese

Rieslaner sweet Winery Bernhard Koch

$ 21.00

BA_RRK15

sweet Rieslaner The winery Bernhard Koch is located in the small vil-lage Hainfeld, in the southern part of the Palatinate. The winery has a wide range of different wines, all displaying an impressive high level of quality.

Rieslaner is a cross breed of the Silvaner and Riesling grapes that was first discovered in Veitshöcheim, Fran-ken 1921. The grape is rather unforgiving, it often blooms poorly, ripens late and is prone to botrytis. Growing Rieslaner is a gamble, some years can be a complete loss of harvest but some years, like this vin-tage, the winemaker can extract the most fantastic concentrated wines. The summer and fall of 2015 were very warm, which allowed the grapes to reach high maturity and created this perfect dessert wine. The wine is dominated by aromas of ripe apricots and honey. It is mouth filling with an intense taste of honey melon, completed by a refreshing acidity.

8-10 °C

5-10 years




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2016 Dürkheim Grauburgunder trocken

Grauburgunder dry Winery Karl Schäfer

$ 28.00

BA_SDG16

dry Grau- burgunder

(Pinot Grigio)

The winery’s historic terraced vineyards are among the last preserved of their kind in Palatinate and are consistently managed organically. Gentle handling of the soil through little use of machinery, a high degree of manual work and a careful expansion of wines in the cellar are a matter of course. While the 18 hect-ares of some of the best Palatinate soils have always been part of the winery’s assets, significant invest-ments have been made to modernize the ancient sandstone-cellars. The cellar now has state of the art stainless steel tanks equipped with modern tem-perature control technology and new custom made wooden barrels. With its fruit aromas, roasted notes and the acidity, this Grauburgunder is an elegant par-ing to grilled food. This wine is one of our favorites and we were all really impressed by the quality.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

2016Grainhübel Deidesheim Riesling

Riesling dryBassermann-Jordan

$ 34.25

BA_GDR16

dry Riesling In 2017 Bassermann Jordan was selected as win-ery of the year by the Gault Millau wine guide. The term “Großes Gewächs’ is part of the VDP.CLAS-SIFICATION. “Großes Gewächs” wines can only be produced on Germany’s very best vineyard sites; which means they represent the top-level quality of German wines. The Grainhübel vineyard is such a premium vineyard site located on an ancient coral reef and displays soils of a fine sandy loess and marl lime character. This Riesling exhibits del-icate and yet exalted fruit which become even more intense from year to year. Reminiscent of roasted hazelnuts and almonds paired with fresh lime. A wine for the now and for the future. The Gault Millau wine guide rated this Riesling with 94/100 points.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

2016Weißburgunder vom Tonmergel trocken

Weißburgunder dryWinery Kranz

$ 21.50

BA_KWT16

dry Weißbur-gunder

(Pinot Blanc)

For many generations the wine maker family Kranz located in the southern Palatinate has a big passion and ability for producing beautiful wines. Today is Boris Kranz managing the winery togeth-er with his wife Kerstin and they received the long-awaited recognition for their work and ac-complished great success, in particular with their grape varieties Pinot Blanc and Riesling. The soil of the region is based on limestone which offers great growing conditions for these grape varieties. The Kranz winery is today considered to be one of the best wine producers in Germany. This Pinot Blanc is a very juicy and refreshing wine with hints of ripe peach, and pear and exotic fruits like honey dew in the nose. On the palate it shows a stimulat-ing mineral acidity combined with a silky finish.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

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Pfalz – dessert wine

Pfalz – rosé wine

Wine $ Description

Wine $ Description

2007 Spätburgunder Eiswein Blanc de Noir

Spätburgunder sweetWinery Am Kaiserbaum

$ 47.00

BA_EIS07

sweet Spätbur-gunder (Pinot Noir)

The winery is managed by the Family Hamel-Hun-dinger and it is located in the northern part of the Palatinate region. Since 2006, Gerald Hundinger is responsible for the 18 hectares of vineyards and the wine cellar. In the center of the estate there is a large Empress tree, or “Kaiserbaum” in German.

We found the 2007 Kaiserbaum Spätburgunder Eis-wein Blanc de Noir to be an exceptional Eiswein. The vintage proved to be a perfect year for the production of this delicacy. The grapes showed excellent health and the winter was cold enough to allow the grapes to be harvested completely frozen. Wonderful aro-mas of dried plums and cherries, a rich, voluminous taste with a long lingering delicious sweetness and a refreshing finish - perfect for a fruit based dessert!

10-12 °C

over 10 years

2017 Sophie Helene Rosé-Cuvée

rosé cuvée dry Winery Hammel

$ 15.50

BA_SHR17

dry Dornfelder, Cabernet Sauvignon

The Hammel winery was founded in 1723 by Johann David Hammel, who planted the first vines and there-by laid the cornerstone for this historic Palatinate winery. Today the estate is managed by Christoph Hammel, who after graduating in oenology in Austria and gained international experience from working in South Africa and Mallorca, Spain. The wine Sophie Helene was produced by Christoph Hammel’s daugh-ter – Sophie Helene. Sophie is currently studying restaurant and hotel management in Wien, Austria. Her passion is Rosé wine, so she was determined to show her father how an excellent rosé wine should taste. She succeeded, and convinced not just her fa-ther that she can produce an outstanding Rosé. Enjoy this crisp ruby colored rosé wine with Mediterranean dishes, seafood or your next barbecue party.

8-10 °C

1-2 years




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Pfalz – red wineWine $ Description

2016 Hainfelder Kapelle Spätburgunder trocken

dry Winery Bernhard Koch

$ 23.50

BA_HKK16

dry Spät- burgunder (Pinot Noir)

This very distinctive Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) was made by the wine estate Koch in Hainfeld. The Koch winery has over the last few years gained special recognition for their quality wines. In 2017 the Koch winery was even recommended in the world-famous Gault Millau wine guide. Bernhard Koch and his Japanese Winemaker Chie Sakata have a special talent for making fruity, in-tense red wines. Their ability of creating high quality red wines has been recognized by the VINUM competition for German red wines where they were awarded 18/20 points for their Pinot Noir and selected as best product out of 1,325 red wines.

The aromas of this Spätburgunder are dominated by cherries, combined with dark chocolate and hints of cardamom spice. Enjoy this uncomplicat-ed and refreshing red with lamb or beef dishes. Or just pour yourself a glass, relax and let the evening fade away.

16-18 °C

5-8

years

2015 Sehr Nett

red wine blend dry Winery Bergdolt-Reif & Nett

$ 21.00

BA_SNR15

dry Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Mitos, Cabernet Cubin, Merlot, Lagrein

“Being a good winemaker is not about doing a lot of things. It is about making the right decision at the right time”, says young winemaker Christian Nett. He is one of the rising stars in the Palatinate winegrowing area. Together with his close family and a team of motivated young professionals, he has led Bergolt-Reif & Nett from a small village winery with local customers to a nationally recognized winery featuring super quality wines.

Our exclusive cuvée is a blend of five powerful red grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Mitos, Cabernet Cubin, Merlot and Lagrein. The wine has been aged in wooden barrels for 18 months and therefore you will not only notice aromas of dark berries and plum in your glass, but also some spicy oak-flavors. With its strong tannins and full body, this wine is perfect for your next barbecue or for dishes with red meat and strong flavors. And by the way, translated to English “Sehr Nett” means “very nice” – we hope you like this “Nett” wine as much as we do!

16-18 °C

3-5 years




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Pfalz – red wineWine $ Description

2013 Wildwein Pinot Noir

dry Winery Friedrich Becker

$ 25.00

BA_WPN13

dry Pinot Noir As it was typical for the southern Palatinate region, the Becker family ran a mixed use farm for many generations, with vineyards, some animals, a still and apple, pear, plum, cherry and mirabelle trees. In the middle of the 20th century, it became apparent that the soils and slopes at the edge of the Palatinate Forest offered excellent growing conditions for outstanding wines. Ever since then, wine making has been the profession as well as the passion of the Becker family. In 1973, Friedrich Becker Sr. filled the first bottles with the fox on the label, which became, in a very short time, their trademark. For old friends of their wines, and now for many wine connoisseurs around the world, this label stands for unique wines with uncompromisingly high quality. Friedrich Becker Junior, son of Friedrich Becker senior is continuing the production of high quality wines now under his own label “Der kleine Fritz” (the little Fritz). His wine label shows a wild boar, describing that his wine style is a little more unconventional and wild than his fathers. The “Wildwein” (wild wine) Pinot Noir is an elegant Pinot Noir with typical aromas of cherries and dark berries. Nevertheless the taste is rich with soft oak notes, and it has definitely some grip. It partners perfectly with Barbecue ribs.

16-18 °C

5-8 years

2014 Tradition Fass No. 44

red wine blendWinery Eugen Müller

$ 18.50

BA_EMT14

dry Dornfelder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dunkelfel-der

The Eugen Müller wine estate is located in Forst, a very traditional village with some of the best vine-yard sites of Germany. The family-owned estate was founded in 1935 but has only gained popular-ity in the last ten years, when it was recognized for his high-quality wines. Nowadays the Name “Eu-gen Müller” stands for wines of reliable high quality.

This wine is a cuvee of Dornfelder and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and is bottled exclusively for BASF. A very smooth, well-structured and full-bodied red wine with intense aromas of cherry and hints of pepper – a perfect companion to your next grilled beefsteak!

16-18 °C

5-10 years




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The Franken wines are a pleasant surprise to those who are accustomed to the soft gracefulness and accommodating acidity of the German wine regions. Nestled in the beer drink-ing state of Bavaria, the Frankenregion is affected by the ex-tremes of a continental climate with harsh winters, hot sum-mers, and generally unpredictable weather all year round.

The yields are therefore very much lower than those of other regions, the wines leaner and with a more expressive acidity.

Moreover, the regional regulations have specified that dry wines be exceptionally dry. Furthermore the Bocksbeutel bottle is a characteristical attribute of Franken wine.




Franken

Wine $ Description

2015 Anna Lena Silvaner Silvaner Kabinett dry Winery Brennfleck

$ 18.75

BA_ALS15

dry Silvaner The Winery Brennfleck is located in the beauti-ful village of Sulzfeld in the Franconia wine re-gion. The oldest daughter of the Brennfleck family, Anna-Lena, stood as inspiration for this special wine. The Anna-Lena Silvaner im-pressed us with its vibrancy and freshness. Only the best Silvaner grapes from the vine-yards along the Main river and Steiger forest were used and the result is a crystal clear wine with light green reflexes. Aromas of white blos-soms, green apple and citrus that lingers. Enjoy this wine by itself or try it with white meat or vegetarian dishes.

This wine won the gold medal at the AWC Vien-na International Wine Challenge AWARD. We think it is a well-deserved first place for this delicious wine.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

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The land of a thousand hills, Rheinhessen, has been producing wine since ancient Roman times. As the largest wine region in Germany, Rheinhessen has gained recognition all over the world. It has become the heart of the German wine trade in part thanks to the German Wine Institute that is located in Mainz. It is important to mention the great geographical and climate conditions in this region that enhance the wine growing characteristics. Because the region is protected by rivers, the Taunus hills and the lush Oden Forest, the vineyards of the Rheinhessen are protected from extremely harsh weather and lending itself to a variety of different soil types.




Rheinhessen

Wine $ Description

2014 Scheurebe sweetWinery Seebrich

$ 15.25BA_SSS14

sweet Scheurebe Winery Seebrich is located in the historical wine growing village of Nierstein in the wine region Rheinhessen. Nierstein is located right beside the Rhine River, surrounded by 900 hectares of grape vines. It is also known by the nick name “Riesling city”. Winery Seebrich was established in 1783. It is managed since the early beginnings by the Seebrich family. Today 3 generations of the Seebrich family are working hand in hand to continue this successful family tradition.

This 2014 Scheurebe is a perfect aperitif wine. Fruity, refreshing completed by a soft, well balanced sweetness. The aromas of grapefruit, lychee and black currents are seducing. This wine will taste also delicious with Asian dishes and appetizers.

8-10 °C

5-8 years

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Marlborough is by far New Zealand’s most important wine re-gion. Situated at the northeastern tip of the South Island, this dry, sunny region produces around three-quarters of all New Zealand wine. It is particularly famous for its pungent, zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The regions soils are based on gravelly soils which are common on the river terraces, and silty loams which can be found in the hills. These soils are excellent for viticulture because of their rapid drainage and low fertility. The vines are forced to work hard for hydration and nutrients, meaning that they focus their energy on the production of small, concentrated grapes, which translates into intensity of flavor in the finished wines.

New Zealand

Wine $ Description

2016 Sauvignon Blanc Winery Salomon & Andrews

$ 23.50

BA_SAA16

dry Sauvignon Blanc

In this offer we have two different products from the renowned Austrian wine maker Bertold Salo-mon – this Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and the Grüner Veltliner from Austria. Two prod-ucts from the same wine maker but continents apart! The intercontinental joint venture “Salo-mon and Andrew” is the result of the New Zea-lander Christopher Andrew and Bertold Salomon friendship. They share the passion for wine and bonded during Christopher Andrew’s practical training at the Undhof winery in Austria.

The wine region Marlborough is perfect for grow-ing distinctive Sauvignon Blanc’s. Abundant sun-shine, with warm days and cool nights, enhances the development of delicate fruit aromas. This Sauvignon Blanc displays notes of grapefruit, red peppers and tropical fruits like papaya and man-go. The taste is refreshing, with a hint of lemon and a soft surprising sweetness in the finish.

6-8 °C

3-5 years




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The historic city of Krems is surrounded by steep terraces of grape vines. The unique climate and terroir with the Danube River moderating the effects of the cold Alpine winds provides perfect growing conditions for the Grüne Veltliner, Austria´s premier white grape varietal.

For many years was the wine region Kremstal shadowed by the popularity of the wine region Wachau. The Kremstal wines were just recently rediscovered by wine lovers and wine connoisseurs from all over the world. A new generation of Kremstal winemakers developed a new dynamic and a strong self-confidence in their wines. The wines produced in the Kremtal today reflect the new profile of the wine region and impress with a diversity and quality which competes with the wines of the Wachau region easily.




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Wine $ Description

2016 Grüner Veltliner Winery Salomon Undhof

$ 20.25

BA_UGV16

dry Grüner Veltliner

For the last 225 years, Salomon Undhof has pro-duced white wines from the best terraced sites along the Donau with fine minerality. The winery specializes in chrystal clear wines. Salomon Undhof’s wines are found in some of the best restaurants around the world, so it was not a big surprise to us when in 2016 “Wine & Spirits” Mag-azine selected the Salomon Undhof winery as one of the 100 best wineries in the world. The winery is bordering the eastern part of the “cultural world heritage site” Wachau situated in the Austri-an wine appellation Kremstal DAC. Grown on loess-terraces owned by the parish of Krems, this is a classic racy Grüner Veltliner. Vinified in tradi-tional way, this wine was originally used as altar wine during the celebration of the Eucharist. We think you will enjoy the aromas of elderflowers, white pepper, pear and white peaches.

8-10 °C

3-5 years

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Bordeaux is one of the most important wine regions of France and synonymous with fine red wines throughout the world. Located not far from the Atlantic coast, with the largest sand dunes in Europe, the vineyards border the Dordogne and Garonne rivers which join together to form the Gironde. Bordeaux was one of the major French ports until the early part of the 20th century. The reason why all Bordeaux shippers speak English with a British accent originates from the fact that the whole region was under English rule for four centuries. Most of the Bordeaux red wines are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Wine $ Description

Bordeaux

2014 Esperance du Retout Haut-Médoc

Château du Retout

$ 18.25

BA_EDR14

dry Cabernet Sauvig-non, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Château du Retout is located in the in Haut Médoc appellation in Bordeaux. The phylloxera crisis of the late 19th century and WWI brought a great deal of damage to the vineyards in Médoc. This lead to some smaller vineyards being abandoned and many small Medoc estates disappearing com-pletely. This is what happened to Château Re-tou-Rosset even though it had been classified as Crus Bourgeois. The estate only came back to life in the 1950s, when it was acquired by the Kopp family. The wine “Esperance” is a typical Médoc cuvée based on Cabernet Sauvignon, which is rounded by some Merlot and Petit Verdot. The 2014 vintage is very harmonious and the aromatic bouquet reminds you of red berries, plums and dark chocolate.

16-18 °C

3-5 years

2011 Château Croix du Rival Cuvée 261 Château Croix du Rival Lussac-Saint Emilion

$ 30.00

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dry Merlot Château Croix du Rival is a product of the friendship between the two charismatic owners, Didier Miqueu and Stephan von Neipperg. The Cuvée 261 from Croix du Rival is the first Bordeaux wine that is bottled exclusively for the BASF Wine Cellar. We are very excited to be able to offer you this exquisite wine, comprised entirely of the Merlot varietal. The grapes were harvested from 25 year old vines growing on parcel 261 in Lussac Saint Emilion. The age of the vines imparts a rich, concentrated flavor to the grapes. The Rival has a strong, fruity bouquet reminiscent of berries, and is rich and smooth on the palate. This wine truly per-sonifies the modern Bordeaux style. Enjoy it with a French classic like Steak Frites (steak and fries).

16-18 °C

5-10 years




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The wines of Burgundy are stars in the international wine world: Names like La Tâche, Romanée-Conti or Corton- Charlemange make the hearts of wine lovers beat faster. The vineyards of this famous region are located in the middle east of France and stretches from Chablis in the north, to Macon in the south. Beaune, famous for its wine auction in November, is the capital. What makes Burgundy so renowned is the perfect elegance you only find in wines of this region. The predominant red grape is Pinot Noir, which makes light bodied, but still well-structured red wines of high finesse. Burgundy’s white grape Chardonnay might be known as a common every day drinking wine in other regions of the world – but the winemakers of Burgundy know the art of giving this grape the most complex and seductive aromas!




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2012 Bourgogne Rouge Appellations Bourgogne Contrôlée Winery Ambroise

$ 24.00

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dry Pinot Noir A classy lady dressed in a long red dress wearing chic high heels – this is what the persona of a Pinot Noir could look like! It is beyond doubt one of the most elegant red wines of the world and you will find some of best examples in its traditional region Burgundy. The Bourgogne winegrowing area is subdivided into several appellations: Whereas the white Chardonnay grape is the main star at the appellations of Chablis and Côte de Beaune, the best vineyards sites for Pinot Noir are located at the Côte de Nuits area. This is where the small 21 hectares family winery of Bertrand Ambroise is cultivating its vines – the perfect place for the best Pinots! This Bourgogne Rouge is of bright ruby color and shows aromas of fresh red cherry and raspberry. Some spicy flavors like licorice and cedar have been added by oak maturation. This also gives the wine a smooth mouthfeel. We would recommend to pair it with lamb or fowl dishes.

16-18 °C

5-8

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South FranceLanguedoc is France’s biggest wine region, with approximate-ly 200,000 hectares. A quarter of the French vineyard acreage. It has a variety of climates and a matching variety of wine styles. Vines grow both along the Mediterranean and in the mountainous inland. People are often amazed, considering the warm and dry climate, that also high quality sparkling, dry white wines and even great pinot noir wines are produced here. The mountains and the winds cool the vineyard sites en-abling the talented producers to make wines with startling freshness. Once a source only for cheap bulk wine, Languedoc is now proving its ability to make wonderful terroir wines at very reasonable prices.

2015 Languedoc

red wine cuvée dryHecht & Bannier

$ 17.50

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dry Syrah, Grenache,

Carignan

Languedoc is France’s biggest wine region, with approximately 200,000 hectares of vines. It has a wide variety of climates and a matching variety of wine styles. Vines grow both along the Mediterra-nean and in the mountainous inland.

The Mediterranean coast of the Languedoc is a true paradise for ambitious wine pioneers such as Hecht & Bannier. They are both winemakers from the south of France who have one goal - to include the potential of the diverse appellations of the region into their wines. They focus on red blends such as this Languedoc made exclusively for BASF. We love this silky and fruity wine with flavors of dark berries and notes of dried plums and chocolate.

16-18 °C

3-5 years




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In many Spanish bars the guests only pay for the wine. The tapas – wafer-thin slices of ham, olives or a piece of tortilla – are provided free of charge. The quintessential wine pairing with tapas is a powerful vino tinto (a term synonymous with red table wine in Spain). Red wine in Spain it typically bold in flavor and no wonder, since the vines have to put up with extremes: intense sun during the day, cold temperatures at night and little water.

The Tempranillo grape copes with this the best and is dominant in Spain, one of Europe’s most important winegrowing areas. It produces a wine that appears to have the intensity of the hot Spanish climate within it and needs time to breathe and unfold its full, saturated opulence.

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2015 Pla Cazada

Bodegas Domceo de Jaraut Rioja

$ 18.00

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dry Tempranillo The Tempranillo grape is the “El Gran Noble” among the indigenous Spanish grape varietals. The winemaker Jürgen Wagner and Domeco de Jarauta selected the best of them from unique plots in the most South Eastern part of La Rioja, the “La Gran Dama” of all Spanish wine regions. Old bush vines grow on chalky and ferrous clay soils. The yield is low, the grapes are handpicked.

This makes the wine Pla Cazada a real treasure. Seductive, delicious, complex and flavorsome. With striking cherry notes, cassis and blackberry aromas. Rich and juicy yet delicate with great character and strength.

16-18 °C

5-10 years

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2015 Garnacha Marcial

Bodegas Langa Calatayud

$ 21.50

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dry Garnacha The vineyards of Bodegas Langa can be found between the mountain range la Sierra de Armantes and the River Ribota, near the town of Torralba de Ribota. The grape vines are growing at an average altitude of 600 meters and the vineyards particular microclimate are characterized by a low yearly rainfall of approximately 250 liters per square meter. This creates very specific conditions for the grape vines and contributes to the high quality of these wines. The stony soil and clay originating from the “La Sierra de Armantes”, are ideal for wine growing.

This wine embodies to perfection, the experience accumulated by five generations using the most modern production systems. The grapes are harvested manually, after maturing the wine for 12 months in American, European and French oak the aromas of the wine reached their perfection. The wine has a wonderful cherry red color. The nose shows notes of cherry and blackberry with spicy aromas like cinnamon and vanilla. Hints of chocolate and liquorice complete the impression. The taste is long and structured. Pair this wine with red meats, cold cured Iberian meats and cured cheeses.

14-16 °C

3-5 years

2014 Reserva Edicion Limitada

Eguren Wines Rioja

$ 22.50

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dry Tempranillo Eguren Ugarte work under the philosophy to unite tradition with innovations to make the best wines possible. The winery makes wine under the denomination ‘Denominación de Origen Calificada Rioja’. Accredited in 1926, they obtained the highest category, “Calificada” in 1991. This Reserva is a blend of the Tempranillo grape, aged in barrels of French and American oak. The grapes for this wine are harvested from a single vineyard, specifically selected for our BASF Exklusiv and is a very limited production. We are sure you will love this Rioja-style wine’s smooth tannins, low acidity and complex aromas of red berries, with a well integrated toasty notes from the barrel aging.

16-18 °C

5-10 years

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2011Don Miguel Reserva

Winery Comenge Ribera del Duero

Robert Parker91/100

$ 40.00

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dry Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

Bodegas Comenge, founded in 1999, is located in the village Curiel de Duero in the northern Spanish region of Ribera del Duero. The winery is picturesquely located between rivers, vineyards and castles. Bodegas Comenge is purposely ignoring trends with the objective of making great wine - distinguished, personal, and different from the rest. The Don Miguel Reserva combines power, elegance, character, smoothness and flavor. It is a wine that maintains the character of the terroir, the climate and the main varietal Tempranillo.

The 2011 vintage of the Don Miguel is a blend of Tempranillo and the french grape Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months. This is a truly enjoyable wine with an intense ruby color and expressive aromas reminiscent of cassis, cherry and plum, together with a hint of dark chocolate and tobacco flavors.

14-16 °C

over 10 years

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Long famous as the source of port wine, the Douro is now also renowned for its fine, rich unfortified wines, both red and white. This is one of the wildest, most mountainous and rugged wine regions of Portugal, cut through in deep twists and turns by the River Douro. Defying gravity on the steep slopes along the banks of the river and its tributaries, the vines are planted in poor, schistose soils. Man has engraved his own contours here – in the centre of the region, the historic, narrow, stone-walled vine terraces have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while elsewhere, modern terraces are wider, buttressed by steep banks of earth.

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Portugal

2015 Fabulous Foundation Blend

Niepoort

$ 28.25

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dry Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca

Wines from the Niepoort vineyard have been present in our Wine Cellar for decades. Dirk Niepoort is arguably the most important influ-ence on red wine cultivation in the Douro Valley. His “Fabelhaft” (fabulous) creation has now achieved cult status.

For BASF he has gone one better: “Fabulous Foundation Blend”. The label contains notable events from the year that BASF was established, such as the first ascent of the Matterhorn.

The wine is based on the grape varieties Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional. En-joy the aromas of black berries, plums and sweet cherries. Completed by soft oak notes and silky tannins is this the perfect barbecue wine or just to enjoy the evening after finishing work.

14-16 °C

3-5 years

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In the north and along the western coast of central Italy lies Tuscany, one of the more well-known Italian wine growing regions with many attractive geographic features. Here you find an extraordinary countryside, the sea coast and of course the wonderful cuisine with outstanding wines. The wine growing tradition in Tuscany goes back to the 13th century.

Italy

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2013 Azzurro

Winery Nittardi Tuscany

$ 23.00

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dry Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sangiovese

The winery Fattoria Nittardi is located in the Maremma district in the heart of Tuscany. In the 16th century, the property was owned by the famous artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. He recognized the potential of the soils and climate and produced his own wine. He even extended a yearly gift of a couple of bottles to the Pope in Rome. Today this remains a tradition of the estate carried on by the Frankfurt art dealer Peter Femert, and his wife Stefania Canali-Femfert.

The name of this BASF Exklusiv wine was inspired by the azure blue sky of the Maremma region. This red wine blend of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese is compelling, with flavors of cherry, cassis and blackberry. A pleasant and balanced oak completes the blend. Enjoy with a hearty saltimbocca or other traditional Italian dishes and you will experience a little bit of real Italian lifestyle.

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Sekt is the German term for sparkling wine. The bubbles in Sekt are obtained by a second fermentation of the base wine which gives the beverage its fundamental character.

In Germany, Sekt can be produced in any region and is com-posed of different grape varieties. Commonly served when celebrating special occasions or offered as an aperitif, this stimulating drink conveys a feeling of genteel luxury.

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Sparkling Wine

Gransecco Rosé

Winery Hammel Pfalz

$ 15.50

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semi- dry

Dornfelder, Acolon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Mitos, Cabernet Cubin

Wine producer Christoph Hammel is proud of his family history. The Hammel winery was founded in 1723 by Johann David Hammel, who planted the first vines and thereby laid the foundation stone for a traditional winery of the palatinate. Christoph Hammel is managing today the winery together with his brother Martin. It is important for both of them to build their wine portfolio not only on tradition, they are also very innovative and try to improve and enhance the quality of their wines.

Try this fruity Secco (Frizzante)!

The Gransecco Rosé will delight you with intense aromas of raspberries and cherries. The acidity is refreshing intensified by the soft sparkle of the carbonic acid.

6-8 °C

1-2 years

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Sparkling Wine

BASF Traditionscuvée Riesling Sekt brut

Heim´sche Sektkellerei Pfalz

$ 18.25

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dry Riesling A special selection of superior wines were blended by the BASF winemaker to produce this traditional cuvee. In order to emphasize its exceptional quality, the German word “Sekt” has been replaced in the label with the traditional French spelling “Sect”.

A refreshing sparkling wine with scents of limes and grapefruit and a herbal bouquet. It can be served as an aperitif throughout any meal.

8-10 °C

1-2 years

Blanc de Noirs Sekt brut

Sekt & Weingut Wilhelmshof Pfalz

$ 26.75

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dry Spät- burgunder

(Pinot Noir)

Germans love bubbles! Actually our beer and wine-drinking nation is also the largest sparkling wine consumer worldwide. Round about 4 liters per person are enjoyed in one year – therefore it is no surprise that some German wineries have specialized in producing fine sparkling wines. Among them winery Wilhelmshof, located in the village of Siebeldingen in southern Palatinate, is definitely a first class producers. The family-run estate only does a small production of approximate 40 000 bottles a year but still they have been awarded “best sparkling wine producer of Germany” countless times. Their Blanc de Noir is made of Pinot Noir grapes, a variety that is also widely planted in Champagne region. After vinifying the white-pressed juice, the wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle (so called méthode champenoise) and this is where the magic happens: The carbon dioxide resulting from the fermentation dissolves into the wine and – voilà – the bubbles are in! This fruity and creamy Blanc de Noir is your perfect aperitif to enjoy at special occasions or just every day.

8-10 °C

1-2 years

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Tasting Packages

Summer Tasting Package 6 bottlessweet and semi-dry wines

$ 100.25

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Our newest selection combines sweet and semi-dry wines which are perfect for the summer time! This tasting package contains 1 bottle (750ml) of each:

Gransecco Rosé Winery Hammel, Palatinate

2015 Roschbacher Rosenkränzel Rieslander Auslese sweet Winery Bernhard Koch, Palatinate

2014 Scheurebe sweet Winery Seebrich, Rheinhessen

2016 Liebfraumilch white wine cuvée, semi-dry Winery Hammel, Palatinate

2016 Deidesheimer Langenmorgen Riesling Kabinett semi-dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Jul. Ferd. Kimich, Palatinate

2014 Wachenheimer Luginsland Riesling semi-dry BASF Exklusiv Winery J. Biffar, Palatinate

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Tasting PackagesWine $ Description

Summer Tasting Package6 bottlesdry wines

$ 114.50

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Show your appreciation with a selection of dry wines from our Spring Offer! Our wine-lovers of dry wines will love this Tasting Package.This tasting package contains 1 bottle (750ml) of each:

2016 Deidesheimer Herrgottsacker Riesling Kabinett dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Jul. Ferd. Kimich, Palatinate

2016 Weißburgunder dry Winery Lucashof, Palatinate

2017 Gewürztraminer Spätlese Alte Reben dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Sonnenberg, Palatinate

2016 Hainfelder Kapelle Spätburgunder dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Bernhard Koch, Palatinate

2014 Esperance du Retout Haut-Médoc Winery Vignobles Kopp, Bordeaux

2015 Langa Garnacha Marcial Winery Bodegas Langa, Spain

Summer Tasting Package12 bottles

$ 231.00

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This tasting package contains 2 bottle (750ml) of each:

2016 Weißburgunder dry Winery Lucashof, Palatinate

2016 Deidesheimer Herrgottsacker Riesling Riesling Kabinett dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Jul. Ferd. Kimich, Palatinate

2016 Dürkheim Grauburgunder dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Karl Schäfer, Palatinate

2017 Sophie-Helene rosé-cuvée dry Winery Hammel, Palatinate

2015 Languedoc dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Hecht & Bannier, South France

2013 Azzurro dry BASF Exklusiv Fattoria Nittardi, Italy

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