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German Wine Culture Named an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
Germany’s rich wine culture is receiving the recognition it deserves, now declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO! According to UNESCO’s expert committee, wine culture in Germany “shapes the rhythm of life,” and we couldn’t agree more. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Michael Völker and Melanie Drese
Every 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 Michael Völker and Melanie Drese of 2Naturkinder. Based in Franken, 2Naturkinder is a small family winery paving […]
5 to Try: Talkin’ Trocken – Dry German Riesling
Every month, our 5 to Try series showcases five examples of stellar wines from varying wine styles, grapes, and Germany’s 13 winegrowing regions. This month, we’re bringing it back to Germany’s number 1 stunner, Riesling! We can’t say it enough: Not. All. Riesling. Is. […]
Lean Into What Comforts You With Comfort Food & German Wine
We’ve finally reached 2021! As we welcome this year with newfound optimism, much of our daily routines will look the same in the coming months. It can be challenging to find motivation while staying at home, so grab a bottle of German wine, cook […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Dominik Meyer
Every month, ‘Whose Wine is it Anyway?’ profiles German winemaker to give you a behind-the-vines look at the world of German wine. This month, we’re highlighting Dominik Meyer of Moselland. Based in the Mosel, Moselland is one of the largest Riesling producers in Germany, producing […]
Amy Waller’s German Wine Pro-Tips
Welcome to Pro-Sips, our new series sharing pro-tips from sommeliers and wine experts! There’s so much to learn and explore within the world of German wine – 13 distinct regions offering numerous wine varieties in a range of styles – so to help you […]
Riesling Rendezvous: Reach for Germany’s Queen of Grapes
If there’s a single wine that embodies the wines of Germany, there’s no doubt it’d be Riesling! The country’s most popular grape variety is just as noble as it is adaptable, with a style ready to accompany any meal and any palate at any […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Stefan Doktor
Every 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 Stefan Doktor of Schloss Johannisberg, located in the Rheingau. Known as one of the most celebrated Riesling […]
