Question 1

What products does Valkyrie Crafted Libations produce?

Accepted Answer

Valkyrie Crafted Libations produces a variety of exceptional fortified wines under its flagship concept called Geistwein, including notable selections like:

Goldbaender
Hasselnuss
Dragonsblut

These handcrafted fortified wines blend traditional winemaking with premium spirit and unique flavor profiles, offering an experience that bridges history, craft, and modern taste preferences.

In addition to Geistwein, Valkyrie crafts Estate Riesling and Saperavi wines, crafted with the same attention to quality and terroir.

Question 2

What is Geistwein, and what makes it different from standard fortified wines?

Accepted Answer

“Geistwein” translates as “Spirit Wine” and is Valkyrie Crafted Libation’s proprietary term denoting a double entendre: it refers to both VCL’s unique process of blending custom-distilled brandy and spices with premium wine to produce VCL’s portfolio of exceptional libations. The Term also pays homage to mythic tradition and innuendo associated with mystic Norse tradition and Viking Lore.

Technically, Geistwein is all about Structure. Whereas traditional fortified wines (aka ‘Port’ or ‘‘Dessert’’ wines) tend to be heavier on the tongue and at time thick on the mid-palate, VCL Geistwein has been purposely constructed to have a leaner, cleaner and overall exceptional mouth feel. Traditional fortified wines can also lead to a circumstance we’ve termed ‘palate fatigue,’ a situation where the higher residual sugar content can overburden the palate - vs. Geistwein: it’s crisp, clean and intentionally designed to be easier and more inviting to the palate. And the finish goes on and on...

All of which results in VCL’s pledge: VCL is committed to offering a custom-crafted libation and tasting experience like no other.

Question 3

What makes Geistwein different from standard fortified wines?

Accepted Answer

While fortified wines traditionally have added spirits (e.g., brandy) to boost alcohol content and influence flavor, Geistwein is positioned as a distinctly crafted innovative evolution of that concept. Valkyrie’s approach places emphasis on:

Mythology and storytelling, inspired by ancient Norse legends
Purposeful blend of premium wine and spirits
Ongoing research and innovation
A narrative and sensory experience meant to evoke exploration and tradition.

Question 4

How is Valkyrie Geistwein best served?

Accepted Answer

Valkyrie Crafted Libation’s Premium Geistwein is best served in a traditional brandy snifter at room temperature. Pouring approximately three (3) ounces of Geistwein into the snifter, begin swirling the glass, allowing ample time for the custom-distilled brandy spirits to fully emerge. Four to five minutes ‘opening time’ is optimal. Please follow this protocol in order to fully appreciate the total sensory experience that is Geistwein.

Question 5

What is Fortified wine?

Accepted Answer

Fortified wine is wine that has had a distilled spirit, typically grape brandy, added to increase its alcohol content and influence flavor, structure, and stability.

Question 6

What alcohol percentage does fortified wine typically have?

Accepted Answer

Fortified wines generally range from 15% to 22% alcohol by volume, compared to 10% to 15% for most table wines.

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