Weingut Okonomierat Rebholz
Weingut Okonomierat Rebholz has been making wine for three generations and is currently run by Hansjorg Rebholz and his wife Brigit. The weingut …
Weingut Messmer
Warmth in climate and hospitality show through in the wines of the Pfalz. When we visited Weingut Messmer, we met with Gregor who runs …
The Other Pinot Grigio – German Pinot Gris and Blanc
Given the ongoing popularity of Pinot Grigio/Gris in the U.S. (2nd most popular white variety after Chardonnay in 2012 per Gomberg Fredrikson) …
The evolution of dry German rieslings
German producers have been adapting to market demand – both domestic and export – to drier styles of rieslings of less than …
Want to invest in vineyards?
The current Fall 2009 special edition of Wine & Spirits Magazine features a story on “Best Land to Grab” highlighting five lesser …
A model of German wine marketing
Successful wine marketing in today’s modern wine industry centers around value-for-money (low price and high quality), public relations and distribution, all driven …
About the Pfalz
The Pfalz aka the “Palatinate” lies to the east of the Haardt Mountains, a continuation of the Vosges Mountain range in France. …
Visiting German wine regions
If you are deciding which classic wine region to visit next, Germany is a great choice. The major wine regions in Germany …
The legacy of pinot noir in Germany
When people think of Pinot Noir, they think of Burgundy or maybe Oregon or Russian River. Some think that pinot noir, aka Spatburgunder, …
Two things in life are certain…
Taxes being one of them. Upon visiting the Rheingau, one will notice all the magnificent castles on the hillsides along the river. These …