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Not Just Riesling: The Different Wine Styles of Germany

Germany is most famous for Riesling - and rightly so - but there's a lot more to the country than just Riesling. This second part of my interview with Jérôme Hainz of BottleStops (www.bottlestops.com) focuses on other styles and grape varieties: Sekt and rosé, both of which have greatly increased in quality in recent years, as well as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, and Trollinger to name a few ...

Changes in Germany

First of a three-part series focusing on Germany, with the help of with of Jérôme Hainz of BottleStops who runs a tour company in German wine country. As travel is difficult right now, the next best thing is to get news from the source! This episode focuses on how German wine has changed in the last twenty years or so, developing from a reputation for inexpensive sweet wines to having some of the greatest whites in the world. Also looking at the future of German wine, the episode provides a great insight into what's happening in Germany right now.

German Wine Regions

Germany's cool climate means that the best wines come from steep slopes on the banks of its great rivers, espeically the Rhine and the Mosel. Learn about the different styles produced in Germany's regions.

German Grape Varieties

Germany is one of the great wine-producing countries, but its labels can be daunting. This episode helps you decipher them by understanding the German classification system, the styles of wine, and the grape varieties.