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YOUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THIS YEAR'S PRESALE

Every year we look forward to sending you this offer, the Skurnik German & Austrian DI, our biggest of the year. Skurnik has not only the largest collection of wines from these two countries, but also one of the most dynamic.

We feel it's the very best way to get these wines into your hands and into your glasses, many of which are only available through this sale and offered at the lowest possible prices.

We've created this comprehensive guide, to answer all these questions and more. Below you will find in-depth producer profiles, highlights about the region, links to our blog series and much more. Whether you are just starting your Teutonic journey, or are a seasoned explorer, our hope there is that there is something for everyone.

FAQ

I don't know anything about German or Austrian wine, where should I start? 

We want to be your guide to the delicious adventure that is German and Austrian wine!

You can start by read everything we've written on Austria here and all our German content here. Those two sources will give you everything from the basics (like how to decode their labels), to deep dives on the varied regions, to our thoughts on what the future holds for these two beloved wine countries, and a whole lot more.

You can start by read everything we've written on Austria here and all our German content here. Those two sources will give you everything from the basics (like how to decode their labels), to deep dives on the varied regions, to our thoughts on what the future holds for these two beloved wine countries, and a whole lot more.