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Read right from the pros why German wine is all the rage. Scroll through recent press coverage across national, lifestyle, travel, and epicurean media.
The ‘Sneak Preview’ for Germany’s Newest Grosses Gewächs Reveals the Highs and Lows of 2022
Every August, the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP), an association of 200-plus renowned wine estates in Germany, hosts its “Sneak Preview VDP Grosses Gewächs” event.
Why German Spätburgunder Is The Pinot Noir You Should Be Drinking
In late August, I joined colleagues from around the world in Wiesbaden, Germany, for the 2023 preview of the VDP. Grosses Gewächs (GG) top dry wines.
There’s a Dry Wine Revolution Happening in Germany Right Now
Many people might still associate Germany with sweet Riesling and sweet Riesling only, but that’s officially an antiquated way of thinking. Yes, high-quality bottlings of off-dry and sweet wines are still very much around.
Germany Pre-Auctions Report: Trier and Bad Kreuznach
There are two key dates each September for lovers and collectors of German wine: the Trier and Bad Kreuznach auctions, to be held on the 15th and 17th of September 2023, respectively.
August 2023 Tasting Report: Germany’s Riesling Wonderland, a Spanish Renaissance and Australia’s Cri de Coeur
Germany, Spain, Italy and Australia were front and center on our tasting trail in August as we rated nearly 2,700 wines from the four countries out of the 3,199 bottles in total we tapped into during the month from 18 countries, including such outliers as Brazil, England, Poland and Romania.
5 Most Popular German Wines (Varieties and Appellations)
Kerner is a German grape that was developed in 1929 as a cross between Riesling and Trollinger (also known as Schiava Grossa and Vernatsch). It was introduced in the 1960s, first in Germany and then Italy, where it is mainly used in several regional appellations in Alto Adige/Südtirol.
Across the Uni-Verse: How to Pair Wine with Sea Urchin
Uni’s flavors are at once demure and extravagant, and the wine pairing should also balance elegance with personality.
Yes, Rieslings Can Be Dry—and Delicious. 5 Bottles to Try.
When tasting dry Rieslings, ask what you would of any wine: Is it well balanced and a pleasure to drink? These five passed with flying colors.
