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In most German winegrowing areas, a very relaxed 2016 harvest is drawing to a close. At the time of writing, in few regions picking is still underway for the late-ripening varieties such as Riesling and Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir). Some estates are even hoping for an icewine.

The new German Wine Queen is Lena Endesfelder from the Mosel wine region. Two new wine princesses complete the trio of German wine majesties: Mara Walz from Wuerttemberg and Christina Schneider from Franken.

As the main harvest gets underway, growers in Germany´s wine regions are looking forward to a good quality vintage in 2016. Thanks to the excellent late summer weather, grape ripening has improved enormously in the past few weeks. The forecasted dry autumn weather is currently allowing a relaxed picking of the different varieties at optimal grape...

During an entertaining tv challenge last week, six out of 13 regional 'Wine Queen' candidates made their way through the semi-finals of this year's contest. In order to become Germany's Wine Queen for a year the contenstants have to proof their in depth wine knowledge, presentation- as well as bilingual free speech skills.

In the last ten years, aromatic grape varieties have been experiencing a bit of a renaissance both at home and abroad. The younger generation in particular appreciate their intense aroma, which comes with a pleasantly fresh fruit acidity in dry style with subtle sweetness.

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Scheurebe grape, the German Wine Institute (DWI) has created a special award this year for the best aromatic wines of 2016. An expert jury voted for the best wine from each of the categories Scheurebe, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewuerztraminer and Muskateller that had previously scored highly in the DLG´s national German...

Under the banner “Train the Trainers” and within in the framework of the German Wine Academy, the German Wine Institute (DWI) has provided training since 2011 on trends and developments in Wine Country Germany for international wine lecturers and educators.

A picture is worth a thousand words – in addition to the other social media platforms, you can find "Wines_of_Germany" (The German Wine Institute) on Instagram from now on. The headquaters new instagram profile informs follower about news, upcoming and recent events, entertaining and worth knowing facts concerning German wine.

Some 50 wine experts from 14 nations teamed up for this year's Sommelier Summer Class (july 8.-12.), initiated by Deutschen Weininstituts (DWI) i.e. Wines of Germany. The popular networking event was held for the fourth time and full of adventures for the international participants.

Some 300 wine professionals queued at Palace Hotel in Tokyo to taste mainly dry 'Wines of Germany' from 21 exhibitors. The German Wine Institute's Japan-office offered seminars for 80 guests, a press tasting of wines from 'Generation Riesling' newcomers and an importers meeting in the evening hours.