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Gut Hermannsberg: A Heritage Estate Reinvented for the 21st Century
Germany, Tasting Notes, Vineyards & Appelations, Wine Estate Profile

Gut Hermannsberg: A Heritage Estate Reinvented for the 21st Century

Perched dramatically above the Nahe River with sweeping views of one of Germany’s most breathtaking wine valleys, Gut Hermannsberg is … Continue reading Gut Hermannsberg: A Heritage Estate Reinvented for the 21st Century

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From Loreley to Luscious Rieslings: The Middle Rhine Story
Germany, Vineyards & Appelations

From Loreley to Luscious Rieslings: The Middle Rhine Story

The Mittelrhein, Germany’s Middle Rhine wine region, is one of the most dramatic yet underappreciated wine landscapes in Europe. Stretching … Continue reading From Loreley to Luscious Rieslings: The Middle Rhine Story

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Restsüße & Ripeness: Sugar, Site, and Strategy in German Wine
Germany, Grape varieties, Sommeliers opinion

Restsüße & Ripeness: Sugar, Site, and Strategy in German Wine

By The Cork Reporter One of the most misinterpreted aspects of wine is its sweetness. Many people associate it with … Continue reading Restsüße & Ripeness: Sugar, Site, and Strategy in German Wine

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German Riesling: The Sweet Misconception Britain Can’t Seem to Shake
Germany, Great Britain, Sommeliers opinion

German Riesling: The Sweet Misconception Britain Can’t Seem to Shake

An opinion by the_corkreporter The phrase “German Riesling” still elicits the same response from many British wine drinkers: “Isn’t that … Continue reading German Riesling: The Sweet Misconception Britain Can’t Seem to Shake

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Freistaat Flaschenhals. The story on YouTube
Germany, Village Profile, YouTube

Freistaat Flaschenhals. The story on YouTube

ARTE publishe a very intersting video abou the “Freistaat Flaschenhals”. See also my previous blog article, click here. Peter-Josef Bales … Continue reading Freistaat Flaschenhals. The story on YouTube

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120 sec German Wine Tasting @ Pall Mall London
Germany, Tasting Events, YouTube

120 sec German Wine Tasting @ Pall Mall London

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From Tradition to Innovation: The Story of Weingut Stahl
Germany, Tasting Notes, Vineyards & Appelations, Wine Estate Profile

From Tradition to Innovation: The Story of Weingut Stahl

Weingut Stahl, tucked away in the charming German hills of Franken, is a brilliant illustration of how innovation and tradition … Continue reading From Tradition to Innovation: The Story of Weingut Stahl

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Behind the Breathtaking Wines of Assmannshäuser Höllenberg
Germany, Vineyards & Appelations

Behind the Breathtaking Wines of Assmannshäuser Höllenberg

Located in the centre of the Rheingau wine region of Germany, the Assmannshäuser Höllenberg vineyard is a name that is … Continue reading Behind the Breathtaking Wines of Assmannshäuser Höllenberg

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Gut Hermannsberg: Where Tradition Meets Terroir in Nahe
Germany, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Gut Hermannsberg: Where Tradition Meets Terroir in Nahe

Gut Hermannsberg, which is located in the picturesque hills of Germany’s Nahe wine region, is more than just a winery; … Continue reading Gut Hermannsberg: Where Tradition Meets Terroir in Nahe

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Weingut Kühling-Gillot
Germany, Tasting Notes, Vineyards & Appelations, Wine Estate Profile

Weingut Kühling-Gillot

A hidden gem, Weingut Kühling-Gillot is surrounded by rows of grapevines and surrounded by the scenic Rheinhessen area of Germany, … Continue reading Weingut Kühling-Gillot

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