I’m often told I’m wrong by people in the wine business. I believe that many, if not most, US wine drinkers are bored with the selections they are offered. The rules and regulations in most states make it difficult for a new, small production wine to become available on the market. Many states are tied up at the distribution tier, where the need to move bad inventory keeps new, good inventory at bay, and shops and restaurants are so overwhelmed they don’t want “new relationships” at this point. So they keep hawking the same wines, from the same distributors to the same customers.

But the loss for words after someone tastes a wine that stops them in their tracks, is proof enough to me. While the current infrastructure makes access difficult, the desire for new, experiential wines is undoubtedly there. The industry has not been able to keep up with change in consumer preferences, but we’re working on that. :-)

It is a privilege to witness someone’s loss for words after pouring them their first sip of a Czech wine. The facial expression, the look in their eyes, is something I am honored to have contributed to. This is why we do this! Bring people experiences that are authentic and accessible - and wine can transport someone with just one sip.

Even Madeline Puckette of Wine Folly fame is a little at a loss for words, “WTF is this golden god” she stated in an Instagram post after tasting La Blanca from Czech wine producer Krasna hora after a wine judge handed it to her saying,”one of the most intriguing wines I’ve had all year.”

And in her statement, Madeline rather summed up how we’ve seen Americans react to Czech wines. “WTF is this wine?” A little surprise mixed with awe, with maybe a bit of jealousy they haven’t had it before now. It’s like finding something unspoiled, unrecognized….and they just aren’t quite sure what to say about it.

And the thing of it is, retailers and restaurants don’t even know they want these wines on their lists until they try them. How could they? They are already overwhelmed with options, or they feel they are covered regionally with wines from the big producing regions and a selection of smaller regions such as Austria, Georgia, Albania, etc. They are not looking for Czech wines - even though they should!

Of course, like any region, there is a vast variety of styles and qualities in the wines. With the lack of availability in the US market, most don’t have a foundational knowledge to understand the varietals, styles, and winemakers of the region. And while wines from the Czech Republic are winning more competitions and becoming more available (you’re welcome!), it’s important to make sure you’re enjoying examples of the wine that are true to their terroir and authentic.

For each wine we select for our portfolio, we have personally spent time with the winemaker, and often their family, to learn all we can. We visit the wineries, we walk their vineyards, we try their wines so we can be assured of what’s in the bottle we represent.

So give us a call or drop us an email and let us introduce you to wines that will leave you speechless.

Why Czech Wines Will Leave You Speechless (aka WTF is this Golden God?)