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 […]
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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 […]
Simply Stunning German Silvaner
Silvaner may be relatively unknown in the U.S., but few grapes can match its historical significance in Germany. Like Riesling, the country’s hallmark variety, Silvaner is terroir-expressive and incredibly diverse. Some are made to be subtle and fairly neutral, while others are powerful and […]
2020 Harvest Update: First Grapes Picked in Germany at Record Ripeness
In June, we reported German winemakers’ prediction of an earlier-than-average 2020 harvest. On August 10, the first grapes were picked in the Pfalz region for production of this year’s Federweisser – a partially fermented ‘new wine’ enjoyed as a local specialty – even sooner […]
German Rosé: Fruity & Light & Everything Nice
What could be more uplifting than a cheerful pink wine in your glass? While rosé has become a warm-weather staple thanks to its thirst quenching freshness in the warm sun, we consider the pink drink a perfect pick all year round. Next time you’re […]
Riesling by Region: Tasting Notes From Germany & Beyond
One of Riesling’s most unique and celebrated qualities is its vibrant expression of terroir, commonly defined as “a sense of place.” In other words, certain elements of the soil and microclimate that the grapes are grown in are noticeable factors in the wine’s taste […]
German Wine For Every Type Of Valentine
February is the time for everyone to celebrate the cozy, uplifting, and universal feeling of love. Be it in the form of long-lasting friendships that warm your heart, romantic relationships that spark butterflies in your stomach, or empowering self-love, February 14th is an opportunity […]
