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Riesling – bringing back the traditional taste

Hot, dry summers are changing German grapes and the wines made from them. Can traditional aromas be brought back?

Science03/01/2024March 1, 202406:48 min

Traveling along the German Wine Route

The world's oldest wine tourism route leads over 85 kilometers through a sea of vines in the Palatinate region.

Travel11/03/2023November 3, 202310 images

German wine: Could climate change be an opportunity?

Wine growers are split on what global warming means for them. Germany stands to profit, but is it prepared to act?

Business06/07/2023June 7, 2023

Can you taste where a wine came from?

It’s lovely to imagine that the soil a fruit grew in has a direct impact on how it tastes.

Science10/15/2019October 15, 201930:00 min

Sparkling wine and sunburn: German wine year 2019

Master of Wine, Romana Echensperger, explains the latest trends in German wines, from chardonnay to sparkling wines.

Culture09/27/2019September 27, 2019

Climate change threatening Riesling wine

Warmer temperatures are leading Riesling winemakers to increase the use of plant protection methods, namely pesticides.

Nature and Environment05/27/2019May 27, 2019

German thieves steal entire vineyard of grapes

Using professional harvesting equipment, the criminals stole €8,000 of grapes.

Crime10/02/2018October 2, 2018

Where do you like to enjoy a glass of wine, and who with? 

We asked where you like to enjoy a nice glass of wine and who with. And to send in a photo!

Culture09/14/2018September 14, 2018

Premium wines from the Moselle Valley

The Moselle Valley is one of Germany’s oldest wine regions. It’s also a prime holiday destination.

Culture09/11/2018September 11, 201804:59 min

Where do China's best wines come from?

The best Chinese wines come from the region at the edge of the Gobi Desert.

Business04/25/2018April 25, 201803:02 min

Bistro de Maufel prepares Coq au Riesling

Chicken soaked in white wine is a specialty of Luxembourg cuisine, which is strongly influenced by its French neighbors.

Lifestyle05/24/2017May 24, 20175 images

Riesling for Trump

Worldwide demand for German white wine has seen strong growth.

Business11/18/2016November 18, 2016

Riesling's comeback

Riesling was once among the most expensive wines. Later, wineries focused on quantity, and quality suffered. But in recent years, the pendulum has been swinging back - a boon to Germany's Rheingau Region.

10/23/2014October 23, 2014

Wine on the mind

German winemakers attempt to win Chinese palates but a change in mentality might be necessary.

10/02/2012October 2, 2012

Trier home to Roman relics, Riesling and romance

Two thousand years ago, Roman conquerors brought the people of the Moselle Valley grapes and the knowledge of how to cultivate them. The hub of this wine-growing region is Trier, Germany’s oldest city.

07/28/2012July 28, 2012

Discover Germany

The Moselle Valley has been known for its wines since Roman times.

10/10/2011October 10, 2011

Sour grapes

Climate change has raised new challenges for wine makers around the world.

05/17/2011May 17, 2011

Rare and tasty

German Riesling winemakers hope a unique vintage will make up for the year's poor grape harvest.

10/22/2010October 22, 2010

Wine region at risk

Germany's famous Moselle winemaking region is threatened by the construction of a bridge.

04/17/2010April 17, 2010

Roots and vines

Rhineland-Palatinate is a state of vineyards, industrial areas, castles and historic cities.

11/18/2009November 18, 2009

Riesling for Sale

German wine makers are matching the changing taste of a new generation and learning the art of PR.

09/06/2008September 6, 2008

No Longer Cheap and Sweet

German wine is in greater demand than ever -- in the upper price categories above all.

03/17/2008March 17, 2008

German Wine Harvest

It's looking like a good year for German wine, following an early start to the 2007 grape harvest.

08/31/2007August 31, 2007

Wine for the Masses

A deal between Aldi discount supermarket and top winemakers has observers scratching their heads.

08/28/2007August 28, 2007

Divine Drops

German vintners produce top wines, and are especially known for their Rieslings.

03/13/2007March 13, 2007

Feeling the Squeeze

German vintners are feeling the squeeze from New World winegrowers -- but are defending their niche.

10/11/2006October 11, 2006

Vintners Toast German Wine's Popularity

As the trade fair ProWein continues in Düsseldorf, Germany's wine industry has plenty to celebrate: Exports are booming. Still, vintners worry about what the future may bring.

03/27/2006March 27, 2006

Family Winery Cultivates the Grape for 27 Generations

The Fürst zu Hohenlohe-Oehringen Winery in Baden-Württemberg, whose wines have graced the tables of German princes and royalty for 750 years, is the country's oldest family-owned and operated business.

11/13/2005November 13, 2005

The Wines They Are A-Changin'

German winegrowers are innovating and returning to their roots in order to compete in an increasingly cut-throat industry.

10/22/2005October 22, 2005

Where Now for German Wine?

As German vintners announce an above average 2002 harvest, the German wine lobby is working to improve the beverage's image abroad.

11/01/2002November 1, 2002

Second-Rate Grapes? German Wines have a Bad Rap

Diners in some of the world’s finest restaurants rarely ask for German wines. Cheap wines like the ubiquitous “Blue Nun” have thrown a shadow over wines which connoisseurs say are some of the most exciting around.

04/02/2002April 2, 2002