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Established in 1998, Dee Vine Wines is a small, if you will, “boutique” wine shop that specializes in imported wines from Germany, France, Spain.
Provenance
In the realm of fine and rare wine collecting, the most important and really crucial factor is provenance. Where did it come from? Where has it gone since its initial release? How has it been cellared throughout its existence?
No matter how great a wine may be, unless it is stored very well over time, it will not fulfill one’s expectations when it is finally served. Cork taint is always a risk, regardless of the type of wine, but thankfully, instances of bad corks are much less frequent with older wines from the pre-1980 era.
The wines which comprise this truly astounding collection have been exclusively acquired directly from the individual estates, whether it be the greatest of the Rhein and Mosel regions, or the tiny, obscure properties in Baden or Franken.
Ludwig Balz assembled this entire collection meticulously over 30 years, either directly from each winery, or through an auction which offered only wines ex-cellars. Needless to say, ex-cellars is the most optimal condition after original release. Many of these wines have original labels, capsules and corks, while others will have been re-corked and labeled at the time of release for sale, usually via auctions.
That, together with Mr. Balz’ fastidious waxing and cataloging process (he actually kept every single invoice for the nearly 2000 bottles in his collection) explains why the provenance of this cellar is absolutely perfect, and unlike any other we have ever encountered.