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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.
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Ulrich Stein
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 focusing on Ulrich Stein, a winemaker who harvests grapes on some of the steepest, lowest-yielding vineyards on earth […]
2020 Harvest Update: It’s looking like an excellent vintage!
According to the latest report from the German Wine Institute (DWI), German wine producers harvested very ripe and healthy grapes, and the 2020 vintage is predicted to produce very good quality wines. The first red wines so far are perfectly colored and show great […]
2020 German Wine Queen Crowned
The new German Wine Queen for 2020/2021 is Eva Lanzerath from the Ahr! Eva is joined by German Wine Princesses Anna-Maria Löffler from the Pfalz and Eva Müller from Rheinhessen. The German Wine Queen election occurs annually in September, a tradition since 1949. Usually, finalists […]
5 to Try: Silvaner is the Season’s Silver Lining
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, the spotlight’s on Silvaner! While we can’t travel internationally and explore other countries’ cultures the way we would like […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Philipp Wittmann
Every month, our blog series ‘Whose Wine is it Anyway?’ profiles one German winemaker to give you a behind-the-vines look at the world of German wine. This month’s spotlighted estate is a renowned, family-operated winery in the Rheinhessen that dates back to the 17th […]
Make Way for Weissburgunder! Pristine Pinot Blanc from Germany
It’s hard to believe that one wine can be so many things – light or full-bodied, still or sparkling, easy-drinking or complex – but Pinot Blanc is one of those grapes that can do it all! There are many expressions of German Pinot Blanc […]
2020 Harvest Update: Optimal Weather Conditions for Aromatic Wines
Earlier this month we provided an update on the 2020 harvest, reporting that the first grapes to be picked for this year’s Federweisser, a German wine specialty, had reached record ripeness. Now, the harvest for Federweisser, the base wines for German Sekt, and a […]
By the Glass Podcast on Wines of Germany: Stream and Sip!
Wines of Germany USA has partnered with our Houston ambassador Chris Poldoian of By the Glass Podcast for 5 episodes dedicated to German wine! By the Glass is a podcast dedicated to boozy beverages and the people who make & drink them, with thoughtful […]
