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"Is the Japanese wine market the export market of the future for the German wine industry?" With this question, the managing director of the German Wine Institute (DWI), Monika Reule, opened the 'DWI Forum Japan' in Mainz on February 6, 2020, which was launched due to a positive export trend to Japan.

The Guardian recommends the most scenic train journeys of Europe. For fans of German wine and fairytale castles it is the route along the Rhine from Mainz to Cologne across the Middle Rhine Valley.

On the 21st January, Charmaine Lall from Black Stallion Estate Winery in Napa, California and Patrik Sandberg from Systembolaget, Stockholm were both awarded a study trip as a guest of Wines of Germany by Nicky Forrest, Director of Wines of Germany UK.

Despite the constant global competition for topics and headlines, The German Wine Institute (DWI) was able to further expand its media reach. The DWI's annual analysis revealed a total reach of 897 million readers in 2019.

According to latest figures of Japanese customs, Wines of Germany is the best European performer for still wine imports.

In coordination with all circles in the German wine industry, the German Wine Institute (DWI) has planned a dense program of measures in the new year. It aims to further increase the positive image of our wines among wine consumers at home and abroad.

Germany is amoung the top 10 wine countries on Wine-Searcher.com. Looking into the world's biggest wine database there is precious little difference in the rankings, but plenty of difference in how different countries – and their regions – are trending.

Fantastic news from the United Kingdom's wine scene: The renowned daily British newspaper THE TIMES reports about "soaring sales in upmarket establishments" for Wines of Germany.

Germany's 2019 vintage will be remembered for its very high quality. "The young 2019 white wines are already showing intense aromas and good balance, with an attractive and refreshing acidity. The reds are currently resting in the cellars, but all indications suggest rich colors, a velvety mouthfeel and tremendous potential ahead," the German Wine...

During the advent and Christmas season, mulled wines are on high demand in Germany. They are being produced by winemakers, cooperatives and cellars alike. A Google Trends analysis shows that @Glühwein" is searched online twice as often as ten years ago.