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5 to Try: Sustainable Sips
Every month, our 5 to Try series showcases five examples of stellar wines across styles, varietals, and Germany’s 13 winegrowing regions. In honor of the 50th celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2020, the wines in this month’s 5 to Try demonstrate Germany’s […]
Germany’s Sunny, Warm, and Dry Summer Yields a Smaller but High Quality 2019 Vintage
According to the Deutsches Weininstitut (DWI), 8.326 million hectolitres (hl) of wine must were recorded from the 2019 vintage. This number, although seemingly high, is 5% below the 10-year average of 8.8 million hl and 20% below the exceptionally large 2018 harvest. The diminished […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Weingut Meyer-Näkel
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. In honor of Earth Day on April 22, this month we’re focusing on the women behind Weingut Meyer-Näkel, […]
How To Read A German Wine Label
German wine labels may look tricky to decode at first, but with this easy guide on what each term indicates, we’ll help you decipher just about any German wine label, no matter where it came from! After this 5-minute read, you can confidently walk […]
Germany Names the Nation’s Best Rosés
This spring, the German Wine Institute (DWI) invited a 15-person jury of experts from 15 different countries to select “Germany’s Best Rosé Wines” of 2020 from around 200 entries, including both still and sparkling Rosés. Due to the special circumstances around social distancing, the […]
Cookies & Corks: German Wine with Girl Scout Cookies
Looking for creative pairings to sweeten a weeknight? Order a case of German wine, grab your favorite Girl Scout Cookies, and get pairing! Try our suggestions with your roommates or significant other, or host a virtual happy hour to connect with friends and family. […]
Riesling by Region: Tasting Notes From Germany & Beyond
One of Riesling’s most unique and celebrated qualities is its vibrant expression of terroir, commonly defined as “a sense of place.” In other words, certain elements of the soil and microclimate that the grapes are grown in are noticeable factors in the wine’s taste […]
5 to Try: A Range Of Rieslings
[Drumroll and trumpets blowing] Announcing our new monthly German wine recommendation series: 5 to Try! Every month, we’ll showcase five examples of stellar wines across styles, varietals, and Germany’s 13 winegrowing regions. With the impressive variety of Germany’s grapes and unique terroir, there’s always […]
