Following the very early start to the grape harvest for Federweißer (new wine), the main grape harvest has also begun extremely early this year – earlier than ever before for the vast majority of estates. Another notable characteristic of the 2026 vintage is the […]
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Pinot Noir Day – A Celebration for Germany’s Spätburgunder
On August 18, wine lovers around the world celebrate Pinot Noir Day. Word is getting out about the enormous leap in quality that wines of this variety – known as Spätburgunder in German wine regions – have experienced in recent years. In the country […]
Short Film from Rheingau Tourism Board Encourages Travelers & Locals to Rediscover The Region
Florian grew up in the Rheingau but now lives in Berlin. In a new short film from the Rheingau-Taunus Culture and Tourism Association, Florian takes you on a journey through his home region – with dry humor, honest observations plenty of unexpected moments. “Nothing […]
VDP.Weinbörse 2026 Reinforces the Global Reach of German Wine
VDP.Weinbörse 2026 once again turned Mainz into an international meeting point for German wine, bringing together producers, trade professionals and media from around the world for two days of tastings, dialogue and discovery. More than 3,000 trade visitors from 29 countries gathered at Mainz’s […]
German Wine Exports Show Mixed Results in 2025
German wine exporters reported mixed results in 2025, as global exports of German Wine rose by one percent while export value declined by two percent to €377 million, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI). Quality wines, which make up 71 percent of Germany’s […]
German Wines Set a Strong Mark at Wine Paris 2026
From February 9 to 11, 2026, the German Wine Institute (DWI) will be showcasing a broad and dynamic selection of German still and sparkling wines at Wine Paris, one of the world’s leading international wine trade fairs. Located within the German Pavilion at the […]
Early Ice Wine Harvest In Germany
On a starry night with temperatures as low as about 15 degrees Fahrenheit, winegrowers in the Rheinhessen, Franken, Sachsen, Pfalz, Hessische Bergstraße, Württemberg and Mosel regions succeeded in harvesting the valuable frozen grapes, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI). In addition to Riesling […]
Smallest Vintage in Germany Since 2010
According to the German Wine Institute (DWI), after receiving the final harvest estimates from all 13 wine-growing regions, only 7.3 million hectoliters of wine are expected to have been produced in Germany this year. This corresponds to a drop of 7% compared to last […]
Discover 8 German Wines Beyond Riesling with SevenFifty Daily and Wines of Germany Ambassadors
While Germany is well known for its Rieslings, the country produces a diverse range of high-quality wines, from elegant Pinot Noirs to delicious Silvaners and sensational sparkling wines. Riesling is just one of many grapes from which the country makes delicious wines. Across 13 […]
Frosty Temperatures Usher in Not One but Two Ice Wine Harvests
Not long after many German wine regions closed the 2023 vintage with an early Eiswein (ice wine) harvest, frosty night-time temperatures reached -11 degrees Celsius (about 12 degrees Fahrenheit) on January 8 – enabling more individual wine producers to harvest the coveted frozen grapes. […]
