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An Optimistic Start to the Wine Harvest in Germany
Producers across Germany’s winemaking regions began the grape harvest last week, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI). The majority of winegrowers have high hopes for a quality vintage, with sparkling wine grapes already harvested in August in a healthy condition. Well-Balanced Wines: Must […]
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 […]
SevenFifty Daily Supertaster Videos with Wines of Germany Ambassadors
Wines of Germany Ambassadors Marie Cheslik, Amy Waller, Brent Kroll and Collin Wagner put their sommelier skills to the test in SevenFifty Daily’s Supertaster series—all with a German twist. Guess alongside these wine professionals as they blind-taste classic German wines and try to determine […]
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. […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Karsten Peter
Every other month, ‘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 Karsten Peter! Located in the Nahe, Karsten Peter joined Gut Hermannsberg in 2009 as Winemaker and […]
5 To Try: Orange Wines from Germany
Every other month, our 5 to Try series showcases five examples of stellar wines from varying styles, grapes, and Germany’s 13 wine-growing regions. This month, we’re highlighting orange wines! In addition to producing more traditional wines, German vintners widely experiment with winemaking techniques to […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Katharina Wechsler
Every other month, ‘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 Katharina Wechsler! Located in Rheinhessen, Katharina Wechsler shifted her career away from media to follow in […]
5 to Try: German Wines From Distinct Soil Types
Every other month, our 5 to Try series showcases five examples of stellar wines from varying styles, grapes, and Germany’s 13 wine-growing regions. This month, we’re highlighting wines from grapes grown in areas with 5 distinct soil types! Along with factors like climate, temperature, […]
