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Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Andrea Wirsching
‘Whose Wine is it Anyway?’ profiles a German winemaker to give you a behind-the-vines look at the world of German wine. This month, we’re highlighting Andrea Wirsching, the 14th generation winemaker at Weingut Hans Wirsching, one of Franken’s most renowned estates and a top […]
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 […]
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Rieslingfeier Seminar: Germany Beyond Riesling – January 17, 2025
Learn MoreClink Different 2024 Festivals and In-Store Tastings — April-November, 2024
Learn MoreGuildSomm Webinar: German Sekt – April 3, 2024
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Sachsen and Saale-Unstrut: Unearthing Germany’s Exciting Eastern Regions
In the 35 years since German reunification, the wine regions of Saale-Unstrut and Sachsen have occupied little more than a footnote in the story of German viticulture. On a recent trip, Anna Lee Ijima found a young, bold new cadre of winemakers coming in from the cold.
German Winemakers Are Bringing Sekty Back To Sparkling Wine
Sekt, Germany’s sparkling wine and best kept secret, is having a renaissance. Is it poised to take its place between Champagne and Prosecco in the American sparkling wine awakening?
