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Short Film from Rheingau Tourism Board Encourages Travelers & Locals to Rediscover The Region
Florian grew up in the Rheingau but now lives in Berlin. In a new short film from the Rheingau-Taunus Culture and Tourism Association, Florian takes you on a journey through his home region – with dry humor, honest observations plenty of unexpected moments. “Nothing […]
VDP.Weinbörse 2026 Reinforces the Global Reach of German Wine
VDP.Weinbörse 2026 once again turned Mainz into an international meeting point for German wine, bringing together producers, trade professionals and media from around the world for two days of tastings, dialogue and discovery. More than 3,000 trade visitors from 29 countries gathered at Mainz’s […]
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The Wine House LA x Wines of Germany: July 1–31, 2026
Learn MoreGerman Wine Month and Tastings at Gary’s Wine & Marketplace — June 1-30, 2026
Learn More2026 White Asparagus Gala Dinner – May 20, 2026
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To Find The Best German Wine, Look For The Grape Eagle
It’s not always easy to decipher German wine labels, but when in doubt, just look for the eagle to guide your next glass choice. The golden eagle clutching a cluster of grapes represents the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP), an association of Germany’s top estates committed to producing wines of the highest quality. When you spot this eagle on a bottle, it’s a reliable indicator that the wine was crafted with exceptional care and precision.
A Refreshing White Wine, Whatever the Weather
2024 Clemens Busch Riesling Trocken has just 10.5% alcohol and is beautifully balanced, with enough zingy acidity to put a pep in your step. It is one of the best wines to drink while weeding the garden, doing laundry, cooking dinner or anytime you’d like something delicious to drink—sourced from a mix of many parcels, some young and some old, all planted on grey slate (thus the grey capsule) and farmed biodynamically.
