Fall 2019 USA Selection Dear customers - dear wine lovers -

The world-famous wine writer Hugh Johnson recently said: “Wine has never been as good as today.”

We wholeheartedly agree with his opinion: Besides science and technology, the education of the world’s winemakers have reached a level never seen before. In addition to this, we have enjoyed some wonderful vintages in recent years. 2018 is a perfect example of this, when vineyards all over the world pro- duced excellent quality grapes and satisfying yields. 2019 is also showing great promising!

Still, this is no excuse for us at BASF Wine Cellar to rest on our laurels: We strive to find the excellent wines out of the many good wine for our customers. In this setting, the wines select- ed as “BASF Exklusiv” have a special status as they are bot- tled and labeled exclusively for BASF Wine Cellar in Lud- wigshafen.

We are excited to present the new “Monstrous Riesling” pro- duced exclusively for BASF by the winery Lucashof from the historic Forster Ungeheuer vineyards. We also have a new im- pressing Reserva Limitada from the Portuguese winery Ugar- te, as well as the just released 2018 Grainhübel Großes Gewächs (grand cru) from Bassermann-Jordan. All are top quality wines with interesting concepts that have been smash hits for the Wine Cellar in and abroad.

Wishing you a lot of enjoyment when tasting the wines!

Bernhard Wolff Head of the BASF Wine Cellar 3 Pfalz

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 “ 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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2018 $ 16.00 dry Riesling The little town of is situated in the 8-10 °C Kallstadter winegrowing region Pfalz in Germany, on the 3-5 years Steinacker Riesling BA_KSK18 German Wine Route. Despite having one of the most modern set-ups in the region, the Kabinett dry Kallstadt Cooperative remains true to its traditions, Vintners´ cooperative with a history dating back to 1902. Traditional Kallstadt 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!

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2018 $ 17.50 semi- Riesling Are you a fan of Asian food? Then this semi-dry 8-10 °C Deidesheimer dry Riesling will be a good choice for you! Refres- 3-5 Herrgottsacker BA_HER18 hing acidity and a hint of sugar make this wine years Riesling a perfect partner for the delicate flavors and spi- ciness of the Asian Cuisine. It was produced by Kabinett semi-dry the small-family-winery Kimich in the beautiful Winery J. F. Kimich wine-village of , located at the heart of the wine-growing region. This Riesling shows aromas of lemons, peach and green apple. On the palate, there is a refreshing acidity. Our „Allrounder“-Riesling for light dishes.

2018 New $ 18.00 semi- Scheurebe The 11 hectares of vineyards are planted within 3 8-10 °C Scheurebe dry km of the estate. 40% red and 60% white grapes 3-5 BA_MSF18 grow on sandy, loamy, calcareous and even gravel- years Mesel ly soil which in turn offers an extensive variety in taste. Compost is the exclusive groundswell and causes an ongoing environmentally friendly water and nutrient supply. This variety-typical Scheurebe is as lively as the soil it grows on: Besides classic aromas of cassis, there are exotic fruit notes of pineapple and a hint of melon. Its tasteful residual sugar balances into a fine sugar-acidity-level, that convinces with a harmonious and pleasing palate.

2018 $ 18.50 dry Grau- The Diehl winery is located in the south of the Pfalz 8-10 °C Grauburgunder burgunder region. Wild sweet chestnut trees, normally only 3-5 years BA_GBK18 () found in southern Europe, grow on the hills on the Kabinett dry edge of the Pfalz Forest. Figs, kiwis, lemons, al- Winery Diehl monds 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 family is com- mitted to producing top class wines. Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio) is in essence a white muta- tion of the red grape Pinot Noir. This Grauburgun- der’s good palate weight and subtle varietal charac- ter makes it an excellent partner for food. Discover the aromas of pineapple and dried fruits and try this wine with oysters, shellfish, white fish and salads.

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2018 $ 18.75 dry Riesling For over 250 years the families at the Kimich estate 8-10 °C Deidesheimer have been dedicating their lives to the growing of 3-5 BA_JKD18 years Langenmorgen wine. Five generations of the Kimich family contin- Riesling ued the life work of Andreas Kimich, who founded the traditional winery in 1758 in Deidesheim. Since Kabinett dry 1973 the winery is run by the Arnold family. Winery J. F. Kimich 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, mouthwatering acidity – enjoy this wine with light cuisine or dishes with a little bit of chili spice.

2018 $ 19.00 dry Grau- The winery Gies-Duppel was established in 1976 in 8-10 °C Grauer Burgunder burgunder the idyllic village of Berkweiler, located in Pfalz at the 3-5 BA_CAL18 years Calcit (Pinot Gris) southern end of the German Wine Rout.

Since 1999, Volker Gies and his wife Tanja have been Winery Gies-Düppel running the winery as a team and believe that their wines receive their charm from the high quality of their soil which is a unique mix of red sandstone, limestone and what the Germans like to call ‘Rotlieg- endes,’ or ‘red sediment.’ The couple practice an in- tense selection of their grapes to make sure only the highest quality makes it into their wines. This Grauerburgunder is a perfect representation of Gies Duppel’s fine vineyard soil and the restrictive selection process – clean aromas of ripe apples, al- monds and a lingering, well balanced finish.

2018 $ 19.00 dry Weiß- Founded in the 1960ies by Edmund Lucas, the Lu- 8-10 °C Weißburgunder burgunder cashof winery also manages the vineyards of the 3-5 BA_LPB18 years (Pinot Blanc) nearby parish winery. His son Klaus and his wife Winery Lucashof Christine continue the tradition establishing a beautiful hotel and new cellars with a nice tasting room. The exceptional quality of the wines are the proof of their efforts. This youthful and fresh 2018 Weißburgunder dry pairs very well with fruits de mer and poultry and is also an excellent companion to pasta with a creamy sauce. This wine is perfect for lovers of cool climate white wines searching for an alterna- tive to Riesling: fresh, elegant, crispy, but with a moderate level of acidity.

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2017 $ 20.00 dry Riesling The estate was founded back in 1849 by Franz Peter 8-10 °C Wachenheimer Buhl (1809-1862) and came about as part of the dis- 3-5 BA_WLO17 years Luginsland Riesling tribution of the original Jordan estate into the three smaller estates Geheimer Rat Dr. von Basser- Winery Reichsrat von mann-Jordan, Reichsrat von Buhl and Dr. Deinhard. Buhl Within few years, von Buhl was recognized for its uncompromising quality. But it wasn’t just on a na- tional scale that von Buhl became famous. Von Buhl wines become some of the most expensive wines in the world. Even at the official opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, the guests raised for the toast a glass of VON Buhl Riesling. Reichsrat von Buhl is a mem- ber of the German wine growers association for qual- ity wine (VDP). The Wachenheimer Riesling dry is a rich wine with various fruit aromas as citrus, crisp apples and hints of peaches. The freh acidity of this wine enhances the fruitiness and makes every glass a unique joy.

2018 $ 21.25 dry Gewürz- The winery Sonnenberg (translates sun mountain) 8-10 °C Gewürztraminer traminer of the family Nippgen has her name not without 3-5 BA_GSA18 years Alte Reben reason. It is situated near Grünstadt, in the middle of a south facing vineyard. From there you have a Spätlese dry fantastic overview over the Rhine Valley. Typical Winery Sonnenberg for the northern Palatinate region grow the grapes on chalky soil. The Sonnenberg wines are mainly sold direct by the winery and they can be found on the wine lists of the very best German restaurants. We highly recommend this dry Gewürztraminer Spätlese from old vines, which is available exclusively from our wine cellars. It is a wine with notes of lychees, passion fruit and a hint of floral notes.

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2018 $ 23.25 dry Sauvignon The brothers Christian and Oliver Zeter bottled their 8-10 °C Sauvignon Blanc Blanc first vintage in 2007 and have already earned them- 3-5 BA_SBZ18 selves a place in the wine world. For this wine the years Winery Oliver Zeter grapes of a total of eight vineyards in southern Palati- nate and Mittelhardt - planted with seven different Sauvignon Blanc clones - where used. The distinct advantage is the different microclimates of the various sites which is beneficial in terms of flavor diversifica- tion. The soils in which the vines grow is just as distinct as the sites, themselves. The result is an aromatic and more present wine with structure and length. The bouquet reminds of herbs, apricot and ripe melon. Try this elegant wine with Quiche Loirrane, fish and seafood dishes. Enjoy!

2018 New $ 29.50 dry Riesling As one of the best Riesling vineyards in the world, the 8-10 °C Forster Ungeheuer Forster Ungeheuer is considered as the best German 5-7 The monstrous BA_FUA18 soil for minerally structured Riesling wines. But to years Riesling give internationals a better impression of the vine- yard’s taste and name we wanted to work with a Winery Lucashof regional winemaker, Phillip Lucas, and an interna- tional artist, FatPunk Studio – The idea of the mon- strous Riesling was born. A refreshing wine with typical aromas of apple and a little bit of peach that is structured by its acidity and shows off its character- istic minerality. Besides that, FatPunk Studio labels the wine with a three-monster-circle creating a young and refreshing imagination of an old German vineyard that now has the vivid expression it de- serves.

2017 $ 39.75 dry Riesling In 2017 Bassermann Jordan was selected as win- 8-10 °C Grainhübel ery of the year by the Gault Millau wine guide.The >10 Deidesheim Riesling BA_GDR17 term “Großes Gewächs’ is part of the VDP.CLAS- years SIFICATION. “Großes Gewächs” wines can only be Winery produced on Germany’s very best vineyard sites; Bassermann-Jordan 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.

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2018 $ 22.75 sweet Sauvignon Diedesfeld, a small village near to Neustadt, is home 8-10 °C Sauvignon Blanc Blanc of the winery Zeter. Oliver Zeter´s philosophy is to 5-10 Sweetheart BA_SSW18 produce lively, juicy and easy to understand wines. years 0,5l bottle The bear on his wine label comes from the quill of the well-known Palatinate artist Otto Dill, who was a Winery Oliver Zeter friend of Oliver’s great grandfather Walter Baer (Ger- man for bear). On one occasion in 1933 Walter was unable to meet his friends for a regular ‘glass of wine or two’ and the artist sent the sketch on a postcard to his friend Walter the ‘bear’. Oliver still has the post- card in his kitchen. He declared that the bear had been with him all his life and when he made wine this design would go on the label. This delicate sweet Sauvignon Blanc is a bombshell of fruit aromas: peach, pineapple oranges and limes. The taste of this wine is mouth-filling, sweet but still refreshing. An elegant, complex wine.

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2018 $ 17.00 dry Dornfelder, The Hammel winery was founded in 1723 by Johann 8-10 °C Sophie Helene Cabernet David Hammel, who planted the first vines and there- 1-2 Rosé-Cuvée BA_SHR18 Sauvignon by laid the cornerstone for this historic Palatinate years winery. Today the estate is managed by Christoph Rosé wine blend Hammel, who after graduating in oenology in Austria Winery Hammel 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. Her passion is Rosé wine, so she was determined to show her father how an excellent rosé wine should taste. She succeeded, and con- vinced not just her father that she can produce an outstanding Rosé. Enjoy this crisp ruby colored rosé wine with Mediterranean dishes, seafood or your next barbecue party.

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2015 New $ 42.25 dry Pinot Noir Some land, vineyards and cattle – that was the un- 16-18 °C Kalmit Ilbesheim (Spätbur- spectacular beginning of the winery Kranz in 1948. >10 years Spätburgunder BA_KIS15 gunder) Hilda and Willi Dennhart found the winery and main- ly sold bulk wine until their daughter Liselotte took

Winery Kranz over the winery in the 70s. Together with her hus- band, she successfully run the business until the next generation followed their footsteps: Boris and Kai. Boris is responsible for all the cellar work since his teens. He already saw the potential of the Kalmit vineyard when people said it was too steep and in- convenient. Limestone is the basic soil of the vine- yard and allows the vines to root deeply to get enough water. Because of the southern hillside, the grapes enjoy sun through the whole day which leads to ripe and powerful wines. This Pinot aged in Bar- riques for 12 months and therefore has a cherry nose with precise notes of spicy herbs. The struc- ture is juicy and elegant with some soft tannins.

2014 $ 27.25 dry Pinot Noir As it was typical for the southern Palatinate region, 16-18 °C Wildwein (Spätbur- the Becker family ran a mixed-use farm for many 5-8 years Pinot Noir BA_WPN14 gunder) generations, with vineyards, some animals, a still and apple, pear, plum, cherry and Mirabelle trees.

Winery Friedrich In the middle of the 20th century, it became appar- Becker ent that the soils and slopes at the edge of the Pa- latinate Forest offered excellent growing conditions for outstanding wines. Ever since then, wine mak- ing 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 se- nior 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 uncon- ventional and wild than his fathers. The “Wildwein” (wild wine) Pinot Noir is an elegant Pinot Noir with typical aromas of cherries and dark berries. Never- theless, the taste is rich with soft oak notes, and it has definitely some grip. It partners perfectly with Barbecue ribs.

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The wine region “Nahe” has a 2.000 years wine-growing tradi- tion. With the grapes Riesling, Pinot blanc and Pinot grigio, the area impresses wine lovers all over the world.

Especially the landscape is well-known for different geological formations in Germany. In addition, the Nahe region is one of the smaller German wine regions with its extraordinary range of soil types. The bottom soils are sandy loams, grey slate and volcanic and weathered stone also limestone. For this reason, the region produces quite diverse wines from relatively few grape varieties, but Riesling is the most planted grape there. The wines are mostly very elegant and determined by a miner- al structure.

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2018 New $ 22.50 semi- Riesling The winery Kruger-Rumpf was founded in the 8-10 °C Schiefer Riesling dry 1790´s. Like most vine-growers at the time, the 3-5 years Alte Reben BA_SAR18 family sold the majority of their grape produc- tion to wine-cooperatives. Today the winery is Winery Kruger Rumpf driven by Stefan’s two sons, Georg responsible Nahe for the production and Philipp who takes care of Marketing and sales.The winery is located in the small village Münster-Samsheim in the wine growing region “Nahe” where the range of soil types is extraordinary different. For this reason, the region produce quite diverse wines from relatively few grape varieties.

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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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2018 $ 22.50 dry Grüner For the last 225 years, Salomon Undhof has pro- 8-10 °C Grüner Veltliner Veltliner duced white wines from the best terraced sites 3-5 years BA_UGV18 along the Donau with fine minerality. The winery Winery specializes in chrystal clear wines. Salomon Salomon Undhof 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 Austrian 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.

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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, and .

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2014 $ 20.25 dry Cabernet Château du Retout is located in the Haut Médoc 16-18 °C Esperance du Retout Sauvig- appellation in Bordeaux. The phylloxera crisis of 5-7 BA_EDR14 years non, the late 19th century and WWI brought a great Red wine blend Merlot, deal of damage to the vineyards in Médoc. This Château du Retout Petit lead to some smaller vineyards being abandoned Haut-Médoc Verdot and many small Médoc estates disappearing com- pletely. This is what happened to Château Ret- out-Rosset even though it had been classified as Cru 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 ar- omatic bouquet reminds you of red berries, plums and dark chocolate.

2012 New $ 36.00 dry Merlot, Château Soleil is located in the Puisse- 16-18 °C Château Soleil Cabernet guin-Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux. Since >10 BA_CSP12 years Sauvig- 2005, Earl Stephan Neipperg has led the 20 hect- non, ares winery. The grape range includes exclusive Red wine blend Cabernet red grapes like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Château Soleil Franc Cabernet Franc. The weather condition in 2012 Puisseguin - St. Emilion was excellent for physiological ripeness and full intense of aromas. This Bordeaux wine is a typical red wine blend based on the Merlot grape which is

rounded by some Cabernet Sauvignon and Caber-

net Franc. The 2012 vintage is very harmonious, and the aromatic bouquet reminds you of red ber- ries, ripe plums, blackberry, red currant and milk-chocolate. This wine has a great aging poten- tial!

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Languedoc 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. The region is thriving with so many exciting wine producers you hardly know where to turn.

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2017 $ 18.50 dry Syrah, Languedoc is France’s biggest wine region, with 16-18 °C Languedoc Grenache, approximately 200,000 hectares of vines. It has a 3-5 BA_HBL17 Carignan wide variety of climates and a matching variety of years

Red wine blend wine styles. Vines grow both along the Mediterra- Hecht & Bannier nean and in the mountainous inland. Languedoc 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.

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2016 New $ 18.50 dry Malbec In the 15th century, Adhémar de Massaut built a 16-18 °C Cadran de Grezette château on the ruins of an ancient fortified house. 5-7 BA_GRE16 Located on a stratified slope (“”grèze”” in French) years Château Lagrezette overlooking the Lot river, the château was natural- Cahors ly named Château Lagrézette. Its imposing style blends traditional medieval architecture with ele- gant Renaissance ornamentation. Almost forgot- ten by the 1930s and hidden by a coat of wild vines, the château was rediscovered by Alain Dominique Perrin in 1979. It was love at first sight. Purchasing the property a year later, he set about restoring the château and its gardens. A perfec- tionist, the restoration project was to last twelve years, but extended well beyond that time. Span- ning 25 years, three teams of architects working with specialists in historic monuments, sculptors and craftsmen, brought his dream château to life. His love for the Cahors region and for wines that symbolize the art of living, culture and tradition, has helped him to develop the powerful, generous, elegant and refined vintages of Château Lagré- zette, whose quality is universally appreciated in France and abroad. The wine is a typical Malbec, deep in color and powerful on the palate. The 2016 is the first BASF Exklusiv vintage from Châ- teau Lagrezette.

2018 New $ 23.25 dry Gamay After Jean Joly fell in love with the Fustier prop- 16-18 °C Moulin à Vent Cuvée erty in December 2006, he renovated the build- 5-7 les Gimarets BA_MVG18 ing into a functional winery and created Château years

de Durette with the intention to vinify his own Château de Durette wines. It took about 9 months to construct a new Beaujolais fermentation system, install stainless steel vats and a pneumatic press before the first harvest took place in 2007. After a successful startup, they grew and now cultivate about 30 ha of dif- ferent appellations which create their own char- acteristic wines: Their Moulin à Vent Cuvée les Gimarets has a light ruby color with a hint of pur- ple and a delightful fruity bouquet and flavor. The palate offers a cherry note and some smooth tannins. A well-structured wine that harmonizes to grilled game dishes with some powerful gravy.

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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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2016 $ 19.00 dry Tempranillo The Tempranillo grape is the “El Gran Noble” 16-18 °C Pla Cazada among the indigenous Spanish grape varietals. 5-7 BA_CAZ16 The winemaker Jürgen Wagner and Domeco de years Bodegas Domceo Jarauta selected the best of them from unique de Jaraut plots in the most South Eastern part of La Rioja, 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 hand- picked. 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.

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2015 $ 23.25 dry Garnacha The vineyards of Bodegas Langa can be found 16-18 °C Garnacha Marcial between the mountain range la Sierra de Arman- 5-7 BA_LGM15 tes and the River Ribota, near the town of Torral- years Bodegas Langa ba de Ribota. The grape vines are growing at an Calatayud 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 condi- tions for the grape vines and contributes to the high quality of these wines. The stony soil and clay originating from the “La Sierra de Arman- tes”, 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 har- vested 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.

2015 New $ 29.50 dry Tempranillo Tucked away in western Castilla y León (a large 16-18 °C TT Telmo Rodriguez autonomous region that encompasses historic 5-10 Toro BA_TTT15 towns like Salamanca, Leon, Avila, Zamora, years

Segovia, Burgos and Valladolid), and only a mere Telmo Rodriguez 40km from the Portuguese border, the DO (ap- Toro pellation) of Toro is a historic, overwhelmingly rural region known for its bold red wines. Its 62,000 hectares extend throughout a floodplain bounded by the Río Guareña and Río Duero, the latter a wide river responsible for nourishing such great wine-producing areas as Ribera del Duero, Rueda, and the Duoro and Porto regions of Portugal. The closest city is Zamora, which has a beautiful Parador and an amazing amount of Romanesque architecture including the spec- tacular San Salvador cathedral. The wine region Toro has a firm place on the wine lovers map. TT stands for “Telmo and Torro” and Telmo Rodri- guez is a star of the Spanish wine scene. Telmo originates from the Rioja region, but since 1994 he has been working on wine projects all over Spain. In the wine region Toro in North West of Spain he worked with the grape variety Tinta de Torro. This grape produces intensely colored and rich, full bodies wines. This BASF Exklusiv im- presses with aromas of spice, liquorice and blackberries. It has a strong body with soft, but long lasting tannins. On the palate it shows notes of black currants with a touch of vanilla.

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2015 $ 46.00 dry Tempranillo, Bodegas Comenge, founded in 1999, is located 16-18 °C Don Miguel Reserva Cabernet in the village Curiel de Duero in the northern > 10 years BA_DMR15 Sauvignon Spanish region of Ribera del Duero. The winery is Red wine blend picturesquely located between rivers, vineyards Winery Comenge and castles. Bodegas Comenge is purposely ig- Ribera del Duero noring 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 fla- vor. It is a wine that maintains the character of the terroir, the climate and the main varietal Tempranillo. The 2015 vintage of the Don Miguel is a blend of Tempranillo and the french grape Cabernet Sau- vignon 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.

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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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2016 New $ 19.00 dry Tinta Roriz, The Quinta do Crasto winery is situated at the right 16-18 °C Unidos Touriga side of the Douro River. The Roquette family turned 5-10 years Crasto Superior BA_UCS16 Franca, the Quinta from a simple winery that sold grapes Touriga and port to renowned producers to one of the most Red wine blend Nacional, recognizable names in the Portuguese wine indus- Quinta do Crasto Sousao try. The vine stocks on the Quinta terraces are more Douro than 70 years old – and you can taste it. This red wine blend is a full-bodied red wine with an aroma of dark berries and vanilla. A highlight is also the delicate note of violet that characterizes the Touriga Nacional grape variety. Enjoy this exclusive BASF wine with lamb, tapas or Portuguese cheese.

2015 $ 27.00 dry Tinta Roriz, Wines from the Niepoort vineyard have been present 16-18 °C Fabulous Foundation Touriga in our Wine Cellar for decades. Dirk Niepoort is argu- 5-10 years Blend BA_FAB15 Franca, ably the most important influence on red wine culti- Touriga vation in the Douro Valley. His “Fabelhaft” (fabulous) Red wine blend Nacional creation has now achieved cult status. For BASF he Niepoort has gone one better: “Fabulous Foundation Blend”. Douro 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 va- rieties Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Na- cional. Enjoy 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.

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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.

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2017 $ 17.50 dry Teroldego, The Endrizzi wine estate was founded in 1885 by the 8-10 °C Dalis Rosé Sauvignon brothers Angelo and Francesco Endrici. The pictur- 1-2 BA_DRO17 Blanc esque historical winery in its Habsburg style is located years

Rosé wine blend on the Piana Rotaliana, near San Michele all’Adige in Winery Endrizzi the Trentiono wine region. The roots of the family es- tate run deep. With Lisa Maria and Daniele Endrici, the fifth generation is now getting ready to preserve what Franceso and Angelo Endrici startet more than 100 years ago during the Habsburg Monarchy. As true pi- oneers, they introduced the important grape varieties Cabernet and Merlot in San Michele. This courageous openness left its mark on the family. Up until today, passion and “unconventional” creative thinking are a part of Endrizzi. The 2017 Dalis Rosé is the newest creation of the Endrizzi family. A cuveé of the grape varieties Teroldego and Sauvignon Blanc. The wine‘s fresh and elegant character has its roots in the micro- element and mineral rich soil. Pale pink with violet-or- ange reflections. Intense, fragrant, and persistent aroma, with delicate notes of elder flowers, wild strawberries, raspberry and tomato leaves. The pleasantly fresh taste follows the nose well, delicately acid, sapid, and long, with a good structure and an intense and personal aftertaste.

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2014 $ 22.25 dry Cabernet The winery Fattoria Nittardi is located in the Mar- 16-18 °C Azzurro Sauvignon, rema district in the heart of Tuscany. In the 16th 5-10 BA_AZZ14 Merlot, century the property was owned by the famous years

Red wine blend Syrah, artist Michelangelo Buonarroti. He recognized the Fattoria Nittardi Sangiovese potential of the soils and climate and produced his Tuscany own wine. He even extended a yearly gift of a cou- ple of bottles to the Pope in Rome. Today this re- mains a tradition of the estate carried on by the Frankfurt art dealer Peter, 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 Sauvi- gnon and Sangiovese is compelling, with flavors of cherry, cassis and blackberry. A pleasant and bal- anced oak completes the blend. Enjoy that wine with saltimbocca or other traditional Italian dishes and you will experience a little bit of real Italian lifestyle.

2013 New $ 23.50 dry Sangiovese In 2000 decided the Endrizzi family to expand their 16-18 °C Dono Sangiovese activities from the Trentino wine region into anoth- 5-10 Toscana IGT BA_DMS11 er area of major enological attractiveness in Italy: years

the Maremma region in Tuscany. Near Magliano Endrizzi south of Grosseto they acquired land that proved Tuscany ideal to viticulture: 30 hectares sunny hills and soft slopes that gently drop towards the sea. 21 Italy

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2015 $ 33.25 dry Corvina, We are happy to present to you for the second 16-18 °C Amarone della Rondinella, time in our USA selection an Amarone, one of the > 10 Valpolicella Rocca BA_AMR15 Molinara most classical wines of Italy. Beginning with its years

Alata founding, as far back as 1898, Cantina di Soave has followed a growth plan that has made it one of Red wine blend the leading and most prestigious wine producers Cantina di Soave on the Italian and international wine stage. Year Veneto after year, it has assembled a priceless mosaic of production sites and vineyards that today embrace five valleys in the eastern Verona area and span three famous DOC denominations, Soave, Valpoli- cella, and Durello. This Amarone is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicel- la region (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). The wine sparkles ruby red in the glass. The bouquet shows Italian Wine Producer notes of vanilla and notes of sweet fruits such as Of The Year Trophy black currants, blueberries and sweet cherries. 2018 The taste is velvety, with a raisiny character com- bined with the structure and a typical enduring and intense flavor. This Amarone is suited for age- ing, if you can resist drinking it. It is delicious with red meat and aged cheeses. We recommend de- canting this wine so it can unfold its full aroma.

2014 New $ 54.75 dry Nebbiolo In the middle of Piemonte, Paolo and Luisella 16-18 °C Barolo Meriame Manzone cultivate vines which are embedded in > 10 BA_BAM14 the hilly landscape of Langhe. The estate is locat- years

Paolo Manzone ed in the middle of their best vineyard Meriame Piemont where vines are up to 70 years old! First, Paolo was working as a winery consultant for many years and in 1999 he and his wife decided to start their own winery. With an expertise in the field and already some vineyards in best conditions, they had the best foundation for a successful wine pro- duction. They renovated an old farm in Serralunga and integrated a wine cellar with the newest tech- nologies. For their Barolo, the grapes age for 24 months – 50% age in Slavonian oak barrels while the other half ages in French oak tonneaux of which 30 % are new. The result is a ripe, ruby red colored Barolo which is full-bodied and powerful in taste. Notes of plum and cherry combine with bramble and lead to a long finish. 22

Chile

Since the 16. century, wine growing has a long tradition in Chile: First, it had been Spain conquistadors who shipped vines into the country, later, it was French emigrants. Today, Chile is the seventh biggest wine growing country in the world with about 130.000 hectares of vines. The special part about the country is its length which stretches from the 30th to the 38th latitude and therefore, has many different climate zones. This is why Chile offers lots of characteristic wines! But the flag ship still is the grape variety Carménère which was mistaken for the grape Merlot until 1994. Both originate from Bordeaux and almost extinct because of the pylloxera catastrophe.

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2013 New $ 17.00 dry Cabernet Trust, responsibility, teamwork and respect for the 16-18 °C Huenu Gran Reserva Sauvignon, environment are the pillars Chilean winery Bode- 8-10 years BA_HGR13 Carmenère gas y Vinedos de Aguirre is built on. The winery is wholeheartedly operated by the family members

Red wine blend who passionately concentrate on producing high Bodegas y Vinedos quality wines. Besides latest technology, it is the de Aguirre soil that distinguishes the wines – volcanic ash Maule Valley combined with sand-loam soil provide mineral and fresh wines. Because of the flatness of the vineyards the grapes get the exact amount of sun they need.

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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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BASF $ 18.00 dry Riesling A special selection of superior wines were blended 8-10 °C Traditionscuvée by the BASF winemaker to produce this 1-2 years Riesling Sekt brut BA_RSB traditional cuvee. In order to emphasize its exceptional quality, the German word “Sekt” has

Heim´sche Sektkellerei been replaced in the label with the traditional Pfalz 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.

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Pinot Crémant $ 23.50 dry Pinot The career of Jochen Gradoph is a success story: 8-10 °C brut Blanc, In 2016 he was awarded by the Deutsche Land- 1-2 years BA_NPN Pinot Gris, wirtschafts-Gesellschaft (German Agricultural So- Winery Neuspergerhof Pinot Noir ciety) as Newcomer Winemaker of the year. One Pfalz year later, in 2017 recognized him the renowned wine magazine Vinum as winemaker talent of the year. Jochen Gradolph originally studied business administration when he decided in 2009 to switch gears in his mid 30’s and take over his family’s winery Neuspergerhof, which is located in the southern Palatinate village of Rohrbach. Selectively hand-picked healthy grapes are the base for this exceptional Crémant - whole cluster pressing of the grapes and a long maturing period of the base wine on the yeast are additional fac- tors which add to the quality of this extraordinary sparkling wine. Jochen Gradolph takes special pride in his Pinot Crémant Brut. The Cuvée of Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder), Pinot Gris (Grauburgun- der) and Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) shows a wide variety of fruit aromas such as yellow apples, ripe banana and honey dew. The taste is complex with a rich and buttery aftertaste. The perfect Aperitif for any spring or summer party.

Tasting Packages

Here is the answer for the undecided shoppers, our tasting packages in quantity of 6 bottles complete with tasting description of each wine.

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Winter New $ 106.75 Our newest selection contents white wines white wine Tasting which are perfect for the autumn and winter Package BA_6SUS time! This tasting package contains 1 bottle 6 bottles (750ml) of each:

Traditionscuvée BASF Exklusiv Heim’sche Sektkellerei, Palatinate

2018 Scheurebe feinherb BASF Exklusiv Winery Mesel, Palatinate

2018 Sauvignon Blanc BASF Exklusiv Winery Zeter, Palatinate

2018 Weißburgunder Winery Lucashof, Palatinate

2018 Deidesheimer Langenmorgen Riesling Kabinett dry BASF Exklusiv Winery J. Ferd. Kimich, Palatinate

2018 Grauburgunder Calcit Winery Gies-Düppel, Palatinate 26 Tasting Packages

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Winter New $ 113.25 Our wine-lovers of dry rosé and red wines rosé & red wine will love this tasting package. Tasting Package BA_6STP This tasting package contains 1 bottle (750ml) of each: 6 bottles 2013 Huenu Gran Reserva Winery Bodegas y Vinedos de Aguirre, Maule Valley 2018 Sophie Helene Rosé Cuvée dry Winery Hammel, Palatinate 2014 Azzurro BASF Exklusiv Winery Nittardi, Tuscany 2017 Languedoc BASF Exklusiv Winery Hecht & Bannier, Languedoc

2016 Pla Cazada Winery Domceo de Jarauta, Rioja

2014 Wildwein Pinot Noir BASF Exklusiv Winery Becker, Palatinate 27

Gift Boxes

Our selection of desirable gift packages makes all that time-consuming searching for the perfect present a thing of the past.

Surprise your family, friends or business partners with a special something from our range of products.

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Mediterranean New $ 46.00 Show your appreciation with a selection of Gourmet Package exquisite gourmet olive oils and vinegar. These BA_MED delights, a key part of the fare of the Mediterra- nean countries, is a wonderful addition to any chef’s pantry. This gift is guaranteed to be something good. This gift contains:

1 bottle (500ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Quinta do Crasto

1 bottle (250ml) Aceto Balsamico di Modena, Medici Ermete & Figli

1 bottle (250ml) Condimento al Peperoncino Olio extra vergine, De Carlo

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International New $ 65.00 This is the perfect gift for red wine lovers during Red Wine Package the coming winter Holiday Season. One bottle BA_ERW3 (750ml) each from three popular world estates are packed in a gift box: 2015 Fabulous Foundation Blend BASF Exklusiv Winery Niepoort Douro - Portugal

2016 Rioja Pla Cazada Bodegas Domeco de Jarauta Rioja - Spain

2013 Huenu Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere Bodegas y Vinedos de Aguirre Maule Valley - Chile

Premium New $ 72.75 This selection combines the best wine qualities BASF Exklusiv of our BASF-Exklusiv range. We present the new wine pleasure BA_PRE flagship wine in our BASF-Exklusiv range.

2018 Forster Ungeheuer The monstrous Riesling dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Lucashof Palatinate - Germany

2018 Schiefer Riesling Alte Reben semi-dry BASF Exklusiv Winery Kruger-Rumpf Nahe - Germany

2014 Wildwein Pinot Noir BASF Exklusiv Winery Friedrich Becker Palatinate - Germany