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  • News Hiking Alongside Germany's Vineyards 31.03.2025

    Together with the regional wine promotions, the German Wine Institute invites tourists and winelovers to the 15th nationwide "Wine Hiking Weekend" from April 26 - 27, 2025.

    Weinwanderung Mehring
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  • News New grape varieties continue to gain ground 25.03.2025

    The cultivation of new, robust grape varieties in Germany continues to grow. According to the German Wine Institute (DWI) and based on Destatis vineyard statistics, PIWIs were cultivated on around 3,500 hectares in 2024.

    Blick vom Kalmitwingert, Ilbesheim
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  • News Remembering Rudi Wiest - Legendary German Wine Importer 24.03.2025

    Renowned German wine importer Rudi Wiest passed away on March 9, 2025, at 88 years old. Wiest is regarded as one of the most impactful figures in German wine’s success in the United States.

    Rudi Wiest, Riesling Fellow 2017
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