Riesling is a cold-hardy, German grape from the northern most vineyards in Europe. It is also significantly planted in Washington, Alsace, Austria, Finger Lakes, Oregon, South Africa and Australia.

If you’re wondering what spurred me into this narrative of German Riesling, I did it because 1.) recreational crabbing season in Hood Canal will be announced this month for July and August; 2.) ...

German wines are fiercely championed by wine professionals and collectors but they’ve often struggled to gain wider traction in the US market. Much of the challenge, ...

How to Find the Best Wines from Germany. From rave-worthy Riesling to weighty, complex Pinot Noir, German wine has much to offer.

The wines are not all sweet and they’re not all riesling (or white wine, for that matter). While you can spend a lot of money (usually on riesling), a lot of truly great German wines come in ...

Whether you prefer Jägermeister or Riesling, prepare to say 'prost' all day long as you explore the taverns and wine regions ...

German wines are probably the most misunderstood in the United States. Part of this is the fault of German winemakers, on two fronts. They have stubbornly refused to adapt their intimidating ...

German white wines are known for their fruity character, rich texture and crisp acidity. Many are lower in alcohol, making them a good option for those looking for a lighter wine. While most white ...

True or false: German wines are a hard sell in the U.S. because the Gothic type and multisyllabic names on the labels are hard to decipher. Answer: Absolutely true. Those labels intimidate most of ...

The U.S. is also the biggest export market for German wines, with the sector earning around 63 million euros there, about a sixth of total export sales, data from the German Wine Association showed.

German Birkenstocks, beer, and Riesling wine caught in US tariff crosshairs. By Maria Martinez and Helen Reid. April 11, 2025 12:32 PM UTC Updated April 11, 2025 People enter a ...