Blog Posts
Look no further for updates from Wines of Germany! Here you’ll find everything from recent news and reports to helpful guides and seasonal wine pairings.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
