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 winemaker’s!) personality – and who doesn’t love shopping with their eyes?
Explore and sip a new German wine from our 5 examples below!
1. Schlossmühlenhof ‘Pinke Pinke’ Rosé, Rheinhessen
As vibrant and colorful as its label, this unique Rosé blend of Müller-Thurgau, Sankt Laurent, and Gelber Muskateller is bursting with crisp and tart grapefruit and strawberry notes that will quench your thirst while enjoying a summer day. For a dash of good luck, this double rainbow will have you skipping home to savor the berry sips.
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2. Von Buhl “Bone Dry” Riesling Dry QBA, Pfalz 
Too early for Halloween? Von Buhl takes dry wines literally with this “Bone Dry” Riesling label. The intricate skull label is expertly designed and crafted with delicate details, and the wine delivers on animated and fresh stone fruit notes balanced by racy acidity. Take a closer look and notice the hints of pineapple, citrus, and peach in the artwork that come alive in the glass.
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3. Seehof ‘Same Same But Different’ White Blend, Rheinhessen
Wine + community support makes for a great toast! This white wine blend of Riesling, Weissburgunder, and Muskateller (some vintages also include a bit of Scheurebe or Sauvignon Blanc) skips in-between the lines with aromatic floral and fruity notes, emphasizing individuality and forging your own path with colorful bird designs. Better yet, all proceeds from this wine’s sales go to institutions and projects that support people with Down syndrome.
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4. Willems-Willems Riesling Kabinett, Mosel 
Log off and lounge in the sun with this carefree wine! The label says it all – made for sipping under an umbrella at the beach, this off-dry Riesling is refreshing with delicate aromas, mouthwatering acidity, and a filigreed structure.
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5. Andi Knauss La Boutanche Trollinger, Württemberg
Wild strawberries and red currant notes surface in this delightful Trollinger that is a perfect introduction to natural wine and to the lesser-known grape. Light and flavorful, we’ll toast along with the label’s funky grasshopper and laugh along to life’s Prost-worthy moments.
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