This year, German winegrowers are beginning their grape harvest much earlier than usual, according to The German Wine Institute (DWI). Healthy grapes ripened exceptionally quickly in recent weeks, prompting an early start to the main harvest in the first week of September across many […]
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Remembering Rudi Wiest, Legendary German Wine Importer
Appointed as a U.S. Riesling Fellow by DWI in 2017, Wiest founded Rudi Wiest Selections and is credited for rebuilding Germany’s wine reputation in the United States market. Renowned German wine importer Rudi Wiest passed away on March 9, 2025, at 88 years old. […]
Germany’s Demanding 2024 Harvest Leads to Excellent Grape Quality
Producers across Germany’s winemaking regions faced a challenging 2024 and labor-intensive vintage, as highlighted by the German Wine Institute (DWI). Late frosts, heavy rainfall, and fluctuating weather conditions during the grape harvest required adaptability and dedication from German winegrowers. Despite these challenges, their perseverance […]
An Optimistic Start to the Wine Harvest in Germany
Producers across Germany’s winemaking regions began the grape harvest last week, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI). The majority of winegrowers have high hopes for a quality vintage, with sparkling wine grapes already harvested in August in a healthy condition. Well-Balanced Wines: Must […]
SevenFifty Daily Supertaster Videos with Wines of Germany Ambassadors
Wines of Germany Ambassadors Marie Cheslik, Amy Waller, Brent Kroll and Collin Wagner put their sommelier skills to the test in SevenFifty Daily’s Supertaster series—all with a German twist. Guess alongside these wine professionals as they blind-taste classic German wines and try to determine […]
What to Know About The 2022 German Wine Vintage
A rainy September in Germany saved the 2022 vintage for white wines, while red grapes thrived in the summer sunshine. Expect to hear a lot more about German reds this year. According to the German Wine Institute, the 2022 harvest started as a stressful […]
Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking German Wines for the Season
Spring has sprung, and blossoms are blooming everywhere you look. No matter your favorite flower, we encourage you to explore the scents, colors, and textures of the season with a glass of German wine! Almond Blossoms and Weissburgunder Each spring, travelers flock to the […]
Get Sekty with German Sparkling Wine This Valentine’s Day
Rosé is made from red grapes, Riesling is a white. Drink German sparkling wine, And stay Sekty all Valentine’s night. Germany is the world’s third largest producer of sparkling wine, known as Sekt in its home country, and bubbly’s biggest fan with nearly one […]
Sipping Spätburgunder: Germany’s Palate-Pleasing Pinot Noir
Riesling may reign as the top German white wine, but the country’s crown jewel of reds is undoubtedly Pinot Noir, where it’s better known as Spätburgunder. Ranging from light and fruity to textured and round, learn all about Germany’s most famous red variety, and […]
Riesling Rendezvous: Reach for Germany’s Queen of Grapes
If there’s a single wine that embodies the wines of Germany, there’s no doubt it’d be Riesling! The country’s most popular grape variety is just as noble as it is adaptable, with a style ready to accompany any meal and any palate at any […]
