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The European Union and Wines of Germany Present the 6th Annual Riesling Week
Discover the Top Ten Reasons to Enjoy European Riesling
VDP Celebrates Centennial in 2010
The VDP, the world's oldest association of fine wine estates, celebrates its 100th birthday in 2010.
2009: A Truly Great Vintage
After a year of nearly perfect weather, wine-growers in all 13 German wine-growing regions are extremely pleased with the quality of the 2009 crop. "This year will go down in history as a truly great vintage," predicted Norbert Weber, president of the German Wine-Growers' Association/Bonn.
Germany's 61st Wine Queen is Crowned
Sonja Christ, a 25-year-old MBA graduate and wine-grower's daughter from Oberfell (between Koblenz and Cochem on the Mosel), took top place in an exciting finale with five competitors in the election of the German Wine Queen in 2009.
Riesling & Co. 2009 Recap
The Destination Riesling Campaign celebrated the success of two Riesling & Co. events in San Francisco and New York City June 8 and 10, 2009.
Wines of Germany and the European Union Present the Fifth Annual Riesling Week
Riesling is Celebrated Coast to Coast as the Ultimate Food-Friendly White Wine
German Wine-growers Bet on Riesling and Pinot
World's Largest Riesling Region: the Pfalz / Plantings of Red Varietals Decline Slightly
Wines of Germany Hosts "Pinot Trio" Event
The first event in the United States to celebrate the Pinot Varieties - Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris - as interpreted by German Winemakers
Vintage 2008: A Look at Germany's 13 Wine-growing Regions
German wine-growers are more than satisfied with the size and quality of this year’s grape crop. Relatively cool autumn weather enabled grapes to ripen gradually and remain healthy.
Wine-growers Satisfied with Vintage 2008
Good and first-class qualities lie in the cellar / Crop yields ca. ten million hectoliters as in 2007
Wines of Germany and European Union Launch Destination Riesling Web Site
Web site features interactive food and wine pairing tool, enabling users to find the perfect wine to accompany any dish or vice versa
Comparative Survey On Imported Wine Reveals German Wines Please Multiple Palettes
German Wines a Particular Favorite Among U.S. Hospitality & Beverage Professionals and Americans Under 40
Wines of Germany and the European Union Present The Fourth Annual Riesling Week
Riesling is Celebrated Coast-to-Coast as Summer's Perfect White Wine
Wines of Germany and the European Union Showcase Top European Rieslings at The FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen
"Destination Riesling" Booth Appears at Grand Tasting
Wines of Germany and the European Union Present Destination Riesling: Riesling & Co. 2008 Tasting Events
Events Unveil over 100 Wines from Germany, Alsace and Austria
Wines of Germany and European Union Announce Joint Program to Promote European Riesling in the U.S.
Campaign will include promotion of wines from Germany, Alsace and Austria and kick off with a "Destination Riesling" luncheon at 154 South Gate in New York City
Thriving! Gourmet Cuisine in Germany
Nine Three-star Restaurants in Germany / German Wines are Perfect Partners with Menus
German Wine Vintage 2007 Excellent Qualities and Good Yields
A Look at the 13 Wine-growing Regions
German Vintage 2007 is Superb
Very Good Quality and Sufficient Quantity
German Grape Must Harvest Estimated at 10.5 – 11 Million Hectoliters
Germany’s 59th Wine Queen Comes from Sachsen
The annual election of the German wine queen took place on Friday evening, October 12, in Neustadt/Pfalz.
Wines of Germany Presents The Third Annual Riesling Week
Riesling is Celebrated by Sommeliers from Coast-to-Coast as Summer’s Perfect White Wine
Earliest Recorded Blossoming of Grapevines in Germany
The extraordinarily warm weather in spring 2007 led to a rapid development of the vines and an extremely early blossoming.
Fashionistas Flock to German Riesling
Wines of Germany Pours Over 1200 Bottles During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
VDP Trade Fair “Weinbörse”
Small in Size yet Comprehensive in Scope
German Wines to Make a Strong Showing at Vinexpo 2007
Germany Exhibits in Bordeaux With Riesling in the Vanguard / Federal Ministry Sponsors German Representation
German Riesling Hits The Runway
Wines of Germany Takes A Front Row Seat at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
The Top League of German Winemakers
Important German Wine Guides Published in November; Awards for the German Wine Elite Released
Wines of Germany 2006 Vintage Report
Early Harvest Allows for Higher Quality
Germany Elects 58th Annual Wine Queen
Germany’s New Ambassador for German Wine: “An Unbelievable Feeling”
On the Track to Success: German Riesling Exports
Imports to USA Top Million Dollar Mark; Riesling Trend Continues; More than 60% of World’s Riesling is Planted in Germany
Successful Marketing of German Wine in Export Markets
Geman Wine Institute Plans Comprehensive Package for 2007
German Wine Producers Successful with World Cup Wines
Nearly 2 Million Bottles Sold
Sales in the Grocery Sector Exceeded Expectations
German Wine Exports Boom
Highest export values since 1985
FIFA World Cup 2006 – German wine scores
55 producers produce World Cup Wines - Exclusivity for German wines in VIP areas of stadiums and at official FIFA events - Extensive promotional activity linking wine with football
Young wine producers swoop into action
New generation of German winegrowers makes its mark – combined marketing efforts spell success
Wines of Germany Presents The First-Ever Riesling Week
Seven Days, Fifty Restaurants, Four Cities – One Unparalleled Wining and Dining Experience
Sunny Outlook for German Wine
Harvest Specialty “Federweisser” Already on the Market Main Harvest Estimated to Begin Mid-September
2004 VINTAGE Report
Vintage 2004 Surpassed Expectations
Horst Sauer Crowned King of White Wines
Franken producer Horst Sauer was officially named White Winemaker of the Year 2004 at the International Wine Challenge Awards Dinner last night in London on what proved to be a spectacular night for German wine.
German Wine Industry Loses Quality Leader - Bernhard Breuer Dies at 57
Bernhard Breuer, winegrower and owner of Weingut Georg Breuer of Rüdesheim, Rheingau died suddenly May 19 at his home.
German winery "Schlink Haus" sponsors Breast Cancer research
Schlink Haus German wines has joined with Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization in the fight against breast cancer.
2003 German Wine Vintage - Absolutely Exceptional!
Excellent growing conditions in virtually all wine regions of Germany in 2003 helped to produce another outstanding vintage for German wines.
Five German Rieslings in Wine Spectator's Top Picks of 2003
The Wine Spectator magazine's top ten wines of 2003 are all red with only one exception and it's not a California Chardonnay…it's a German Riesling! J. J. Prüm's 2001 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese was honored by editors of the publication as the most exciting white wine of the year in the December 31 issue.
2003: A Vintage That Could Make History
German wine harvest began extremely early / Red wines are especially promising
German wines around the world
Exports up by about 5.6% / Riesling boom in the US / new beginning in the UK
Hassle-Free German Wine Country Travel
The German Wine Academy is your hassle-free ticket to touring some of the world's most picturesque wine regions.
2002 Harvest in Germany ends on a high note
December Frost Yields Eiswein
2001 VINTAGE "RULES" : Perfect Scores from the Wine Spectator and Parker's Wine Advocate
Perfect Scores from the Wine Spectator and Parker's Wine Advocate
Consumer Preference for German Wines on the Rise in USA
New Survey Shows Riesling a Hot Favorite - Second Only to Chardonnay in White Wine Consumption
German Wine Institute Mourns Christian Adams
The staff of the German Wine Institute, the Deutsche Weinfonds, German Wine Academy and German Wine Information Bureaus have received the news of the tragic death of our colleague, Christian Adams, with shock, horror and grief.
German Wine Imports show Significant Gains in 2000
According to the National Association of Beverage Importers (NABI), German still wine imports to the U.S. gained 23 percent in volume last year compared to 1999.
Germany's Rheingau Region Intensifies Quality Control with Erstes Gewächs Classification
The quality designation "Erstes Gewächs" became effective in Germany's Rheingau region on June 19, 2000, signed into law by the minister of agriculture for the state of Hesse.
"Classic and Selection" as new designations for German dry wines: new designations for dry wines starting with the 2000 vintage
New Designations Approved for Germany's Dry Wines
Riesling Renaissance Endorsed by New Record at Auction
Single bottle of 1999 vintage German Riesling brings $2,270 at Kloster Eberbach