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Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Anne Gebert

‘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 Anne Gebert and her team at Weingut Gebert, a historic family-run winery in Germany’s Rheinhessen region embracing innovation and […]

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Remembering Rudi Wiest, Legendary German Wine Importer

Appointed as a U.S. Riesling Fellow by DWI in 2017, Wiest founded Rudi Wiest Selections and is credited for rebuilding Germany’s wine reputation in the United States market.  Renowned German wine importer Rudi Wiest passed away on March 9, 2025, at 88 years old. […]

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Blood Of Gods 2025 Annual Merrymaking – July 19, 2025

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Germanic American Institute Presents Weinfest – May 31, 2025

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Silvaner Summit: Masterclass & Dinner – May 18, 2025

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Riesling Wine’s 590th Anniversary: Toasting Purity, Precision And Passion

Forbes

Riesling, Germany’s flagship grape, celebrates 590 years of legendary wines—renowned for purity, finesse, and age-worthy brilliance. Discover its story and taste.

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How to Read a German Wine Label

Imbibe Magazine

If you aren’t entirely certain how to navigate all the terminology on German wine labels, you’re not alone. Like many global regions, German wine classifications are governmentally regulated and geospecific. In Germany, winemakers use words like Prädikatswein, Trocken, Auslese, and more to denote quality as well as characteristics like dryness and ripeness.

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