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German Wine Exports Increase Around the World in 2021
In 2021, export values of German wine reached the highest level in over twenty years at €357 million euros, according to the German Wine Institute (2010: €355 million). Compared to 2020, the global value of German wine exports increased by +29% and the volume […]
5 To Try: Woman-Made German Wines
Every other month, our 5 to Try series showcases five examples of stellar wines from varying wine styles, grapes, and Germany’s 13 winegrowing regions. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting five exceptional wines crafted by brilliant winemakers who happen to be female […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Konni & Evi
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 Konrad Buddrus & Eva-Maria Wehner of Konni & Evi. Located in Saale-Unstrut, Konni & Evi are […]
Get Sekty with German Sparkling Wine This Valentine’s Day
Rosé is made from red grapes, Riesling is a white. Drink German sparkling wine, And stay Sekty all Valentine’s night. Germany is the world’s third largest producer of sparkling wine, known as Sekt in its home country, and bubbly’s biggest fan with nearly one […]
5 to Try: Lovable Lemberger
Every other 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 highlighting Lemberger! When it comes to German red wines, Lemberger is one of the lesser-known varieties, but […]
2021 Harvest Update: Deep Frost Brings Icewine in Germany
Wineries across most of Germany’s 13 wine-growing regions had ideal conditions for harvesting Eiswein (ice wine) in the week leading up to Christmas, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI). While ice wine harvest is always associated with risk and high physical effort during […]
Whose *Wine* is it Anyway? Meet Christian Dautel
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 Christian Dautel of Weingut Dautel. Located in Württemberg, Weingut Dautel is known for breaking tradition, becoming […]
Germany’s 2021 Vintage by Winegrowing Region
Lean wines, full of aroma – this aptly describes the 2021 vintage across Germany’s 13 wine regions. The best month for German winemakers this year was, to much surprise, sun-drenched September. With plenty of sunshine and cool nights in many regions, September brought a […]
