Category: Uncategorized

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

German wine harvest season has begun! The first grapes of the year were harvested on August 14 at 74 degrees Oechsle in the Pfalz region. According to the German Wine Institute (DWI), this year’s start-of-harvest and the general level of development of the vines align […]

Every other month, our 5 to Try series showcases five examples of stellar wines from varying styles, grapes, and Germany’s 13 winegrowing regions. This month, we’re highlighting German wines with fun and funky labels. Labels can tell us more about a wine’s (and the […]

Two months before the start of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) 10th international symposium, 500 wine professionals and enthusiasts from almost 40 countries have confirmed their participation. The sold-out event will take place from June 29 – July 2, 2023 in Wiesbaden, […]