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German Wines Set a Strong Mark at Wine Paris 2026
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 […]
Early Ice Wine Harvest In Germany
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 […]
Smallest Vintage in Germany Since 2010
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 […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Matthias Knebel
‘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 Matthias Knebel! Located in the in the picturesque Terrassen-Mosel, Weingut Knebel is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of […]
Early Grape Harvest Promises Outstanding Quality
This year, German winegrowers are beginning their grape harvest much earlier than usual, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI). Healthy grapes ripened exceptionally quickly in recent weeks, prompting an early start to the main harvest in the first week of September across many […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
