This isn’t your average winemaking collab. It’s what happens when one of Germany’s most respected estates gets a little flirty with a UK-based creative wine outfit—and they both decide to make something wildly drinkable just for the thrill of it.
On one side, you’ve got Rainer Schnaitmann, a name that holds serious weight in Württemberg. Known for his meticulous farming and modern, low-intervention takes on traditional German grapes, Schnaitmann helped bring varieties like Lemberger and Trollinger back into the spotlight—clean, precise, and grown organically. His wines are structured but never stiff. They’ve got edge and elegance.
On the other side is Troupe—a London-based importer and creative studio that doesn’t just sell wine, they tell stories with it. Troupe works with small producers across Europe to craft wines that feel alive, with labels that pop and flavours that challenge expectations. They’re a bit punk, a bit poetic, and fully committed to making wine more accessible without dumbing it down.
Together, this side project blends the best of both: German-grown grapes with precision winemaking and a dash of London swagger. The results? Juicy, textural, and totally unpretentious bottles that drink like a love letter between two continents.
