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Germany’s Main Grape Harvest Advances Rapidly After An Early Start
Following the very early start to the grape harvest for Federweißer (new wine), the main grape harvest has also begun extremely early this year – earlier than ever before for the vast majority of estates. Another notable characteristic of the 2026 vintage is the […]
Germany’s 2026 Grape Harvest Begins Early with Promising Quality
Germany’s 2026 grape harvest is officially underway, with sunny summer weather accelerating ripening across the country’s 13 wine-growing regions. The first grapes are currently being harvested in the Pfalz and Baden for Federweißer, a young, partially fermented wine traditionally enjoyed during harvest season, and […]
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The Refreshing Case for Dry Low-Alcohol Wine and the Grapes That Do It Best
The late-ripening white variety, known as the “Queen of Grapes,” is Germany’s most planted for a reason. “A hallmark of the grape is bright acidity, and when there is no residual sugar, they tend to be light in body, which is exactly what I want this time of year,” says Dowling.
Europe’s Next Great Chardonnay Hotspot Is Not Where You Think
Across Baden, Rheinhessen, the Pfalz, and beyond, quality was remarkably consistent. The wines combined freshness with texture, precision with generosity, and, perhaps most strikingly, all of the above with confidence. The reasons why are both climatic and cultural. Warmer seasons have made ripening more reliable, while growers have become more exacting about where Chardonnay belongs.
