Unbelievable that 2021 is coming to an end! It’s been a rollercoaster of a year, but, thankfully, one thing has remained the same through all the highs and lows and that’s fine German wine. Danke schön for all of your support this year and we hope a beautiful glass of Riesling, Sekt, or Spätburgunder has offered some welcome cheer and inspiration during a difficult time. From Wunderwein and all of our families, we hope the festive season brings you and your loved ones peace, health, and love. This year we need it more…
If you’re stocking up on sparkling wine for the upcoming festivities and need some inspiration, check out the winners of the Gourmetwelten German sparkling wine competition held in Berlin. Brut, Blanc de Blancs, or Rosé, there’s plenty of German bubbly to enjoy over the holidays!
‘Tis the season to make spicy, red, warming gluhwein! You may not be able to visit a festive German market this year, but you can always enjoy a cheering mug of this traditional holiday drink. While you’re it, why not learn about the fascinating tale of gluhwein?
Why is Riesling a firm favorite with German winemakers? What do Müller-Thurgau, Spätburgunder, and Silvaner have to offer? What are the best food pairings for German wine? Get a sommelier’s snap-shot of modern German winemaking in the holiday season.
Congrats to Dönnhoff for being one of James Sucklings 2021 top 100 wines. The winery received a 100pt score and ranked a super impressive third place with its 2020 Riesling Nahe Hermannshöhle GG. Judges described it as having “…ravishing, peachy fruit and… compelling, salty finish…”. Cheers!
Would you drink your Riesling or Sekt out of a plastic glass? If the thought makes you shudder, this top-quality plastic stemware may make you think again!
After a two-year journey, German wine culture has been awarded its certificate for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. In an official certificate award ceremony that took place in Düsseldorf on November 18th, German viniculture was recognized alongside 19 other forms of cultural expression for its contribution. Unlike tangible heritage which is about architecture and physical sites, recognition is for people and their skills. It’s just one more reason to enjoy a glass of German wine!
Dreaming of your next wine vacation? Rhineland-Palatinate has it all – world-class wine, historic towns, and breath-taking scenery. The Ancient Romans knew what they were doing when they brought their vines to this stunning area!
Do you have your Thanksgiving menu ready but wondering what wine will be the perfect complement for your dishes? There’s a range of German reds and whites that are just the thing!
Something that’s beautiful about German words is how they describe exactly what they mean. Take the word “Die Weinwanderung”. It translates as something like “wine hiking” – and that’s exactly what wine lovers are doing these days across Germany’s wine regions in a quest for the perfect glass! You don’t have to go as far for a fine bottle of German wine. Just check out our store!
