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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 […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Winemaker Julia Bertram
Welcome to the first post as part of our new series: Whose Wine is it Anyway? Every month, we’ll profile one German winemaker to give you a behind-the-vines look at the world of German wine. First up – in honor of International Women’s Day […]
Riesling Birthday Dinner: Shrimp Pad Thai Paired With Riesling
In honor of 585 years since the first documented evidence of the Riesling grape – found in Germany dated March 13, 1435 – a delicious dinner paired with German Riesling is in order. To make the most of this opportunity to toast to […]
3 Reasons to Celebrate Riesling Birthday – March 13th
It’s time to toast to Riesling! In 2019, Wines of Germany designated March 13 as Riesling’s official birthday. That year, the date marked 584 years since the first documented evidence of the Riesling grape. While Riesling has been grown in Germany for centuries, the earliest […]
German Wine For Every Type Of Valentine
February is the time for everyone to celebrate the cozy, uplifting, and universal feeling of love. Be it in the form of long-lasting friendships that warm your heart, romantic relationships that spark butterflies in your stomach, or empowering self-love, February 14th is an opportunity […]
