Max Sein Wein

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Max Sein Wein 〰️

Max Sein Wein is the natural wine label of Max Baumann, a winemaker based in Dertingen, Baden, Germany, near the Main River. Operating on 3.5 hectares of family-owned, organically farmed land, Baumann produces minimal-intervention wines from grapes like Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Ortega, Bacchus, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier (Schwarzriesling). His philosophy, “as little as possible, as much as necessary,” reflects a low-tech approach, with no added sulfites, filtration, or clarification. After training at renowned natural wineries like Gut Oggau and Judith Beck, Baumann released his first vintage in 2016. His wines, often cuvée blends, are aged 9–10 months in old barrels and 6 months in bottles, resulting in approachable yet complex profiles.

Key Wines:

  • Blanc: A blend of Gewürztraminer, Müller-Thurgau, and Silvaner; light, aromatic, with pear, apple, and smoky notes.

  • Rouge: Made from Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir; juicy, with berry and spice notes.

  • Les Autochtones: Silvaner-based, elegant, with minerality and a clean finish.

  • Rosé: Crafted from Pinot Meunier, vibrant and refreshing.

  • Le Rouge Nu: A Schwarzriesling and Pinot Noir blend, complex with long elevage.

  • NB: From 45-year-old Neuenberg vines, a unique single-barrel wine.

  • Pét-Nat: A Riesling and Pinot Blanc sparkling wine, yeasty with quince and yellow fruit notes, comparable to Alsace Crémant.

    • Oranj (UK): A well-known UK-based online retailer and distributor specializing in natural wines that has stocked Max Sein Wein.

    • Lieu-Dit (Denmark): A Danish importer and retailer that frequently features Max Baumann's wines. They ship within the EU.

    • Lo-Fi Wines (USA): This importer and distributor carries Max Sein Wein and other natural German wines.

    Online Retailers (with international shipping)

    • Wine-Searcher.com: Your best resource for finding real-time availability. Search for "Max Sein Wein" to see which merchants globally currently have his wines in stock and to compare prices.

    • OFF GRID (Germany, Ships EU): A German online retailer specializing in natural wines, with a dedicated collection for Max Sein Wein. They offer shipping within Germany and to most EU countries.

    • 8greenbottles (Germany, Ships EU): Another excellent German online natural wine shop that frequently stocks Max Sein Wein.

    • Feral Art & Vin (France): A French online shop focusing on natural wines, including those from Germany, and often carries Max Sein Wein.

    In-Store & Regional Retailers

    • Wein-Logistik (Germany/Austria): A distributor and retailer in Germany and Austria.

    • WineKraft by Good Brothers (UK): A retailer in the UK that has stocked Max Sein Wein.