Wines of Germany

Want a way to elevate your BBQ? Add of course! 🍷🇩🇪

Grauburgunder (also known as Pinot Gris) is the ideal pairing for spicy, sticky chargrilled chicken skewers. The lively acidity of this wine cuts through the heat from the glaze of the chicken! 🍋‍🟩🍏

Citrus marinated prawns go great with this grape variety too, with the wine’s zestiness complementing the sweetness of the prawns 🍤

If you’re craving dessert, there’s nothing like some grilled pineapple with vanilla ice cream to end a perfect summer BBQ 🍍🍨

With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe starting today (and going until the 26th of this month), there’s no better time to discover , and whilst you’re there too! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎭

Head towards the Meadows and you’ll find A Wee Taste Wine and Grazing Board Bar, a wine bar that also offers visually stunning (and delicious!) grazing boards 🫒

Here you can start an evening of entertainment off with a glass of .a.pruem Solitär Riesling Trocken, bursting with flavours of fresh peach and citrus 🍑🍋

Over the coming weeks, from around the world will be heading to to compete. Enjoy the excitement from home with our sport and wine pairing suggestions!

100m sprint and Sekt: this fast-paced event goes perfectly with a bubbly . By the time you pop the cork and pour a glass, the race will be over. Luckily, athletic events work in heats, so you’ll be able to sip your Sekt and watch the next round 🏃🥂

Gymnastics and Auslese Riesling: is a surprising – it’s pure athleticism, and agility, just like Auslese Riesling, which is equal parts sweet, bright and racy. Serve it chilled, and you’ll be sure to stick the landing at any watch party 🏅🤸‍♂️

that Riesling is the most widely planted in ? It’s grown in all 13 of Germany’s winegrowing regions 🇩🇪

There are around 24,410 hectares of Riesling plantings in the country, and about 40% of all the Riesling in the world is grown in German vineyards 🌍

In honour of , this month’s is Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt. It produces a wide variety of wines – and you can try its 2020 Riesling from Co-op.

Though the has existed for over 650 years, it was purchased by winemaker Gūnther Reh in 1978. His daughter, the late Annegret Reh-Gartner, quickly developed a passion for wine and acted as a fierce champion of German Riesling worldwide.

Why not take some inspiration from Annegret this July and try a new style of Riesling?

Welcome back to ! This month we’re taking a look at Weingut Leitz’s The Boar Riesling – a delightfully crisp with flavours of lemon, lime and green apple 🍏🍋

The label fittingly displays two wild boars roaming the producer’s vineyards, where they enjoy feasting on grapes perfectly ripened on south-facing slopes! If you look closely, you can also spot the boar’s tusks and ears in the “O” of “boar” 🍇🐗

This month’s is Shoreditch Wine House an intimate speakeasy wine bar with a cosy garden ideal for summer wine dates 🍷 ☀️

This bar has a stunning German offering, with iconic producers like Weingut Egon Müller and Weingut Dr. Loosen on the menu 🍾

Pair your with some of its delicious boards for the perfect combo! 🧀 🍅

Game, set, match! It’s officially , and it’s also the start of our month-long celebration of Germany’s iconic grape – ! 🥂

Why not kick the month off to an ace start with fresh British strawberries and cream, paired with a zippy Sekt. The sparkling Riesling from Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl bursts with aromatic green apple, peach, and tropical fruit, and is available at Laithwaites 🍓

For this month’s , we’re taking a look at Weingut Gunderloch’s 2021 Fritz Riesling.

plays on the bright flavours of lime and green apple in the wine by including this colour on the label itself 🍏

Try for yourself from Virgin Wines

This , show him you care with this ultimate menu!

To start, scallops wrapped in bacon served with a crisp 🥂

Then onto the main course: steak with smashed potatoes, a rich bearnaise sauce and a . The balanced acidity of this wine helps to cut through the buttery sauce 🥩🍷

To finish the evening, a classic lemon tart pairs perfectly with a Trockenbeerenauslese.

to all those who celebrate 🎉

that the is regarded as one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world? 🍷🌍

This region has been producing wine since Roman times, and in fact Mosel producer Staffelter Hof Winery, Distillery & Guesthouse since A.D. 862 is one of the oldest wineries in the world!

The Riesling from this region is known for being mineral-rich and balanced – look out for one on your next shopping trip.

This month’s is Hoppers London – a restaurant with three locations within 🍛🇱🇰

From aubergine curry, hot butter squid, to chicken buriani, this restaurant has something for everyone! And what’s better, there’s a cracking Von Winning wine on the wine list (which changes seasonally) – the bright and refreshing flavours of this are the perfect accompaniment to this deeply flavourful food.

So, when are you going?

Welcome to June’s ! This month we’re looking at Weingut Korrell.

This winery aims to show the huge diversity that as a grape variety has. It also focuses on producing wines that showcase the to its full potential – think refreshing minerality, balanced acidity and vibrant fruit aromas. You can try their wines from Naked Wines UK.

It’s – and a German is the ultimate way to celebrate! 🥂

Sekt is Germany’s answer to sparkling wine. Waitrose & Partners has a great sparkler from Dr Loosen, made from 100% with citrus aromas, complex fruit flavours and a lasting finish - a great all-rounder.

Last month we worked with Design_at_nineteen to share his – a gorgeous at home date night!

Take a look for some inspiration on how to elevate the everyday with delicious German wines.

When is your ?

May has got to be one of our favourite months as we get two ! ☀️

What are you getting up to this long weekend? Maybe it’s time to try some new grape varieties, like a German ? Did you know that Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Gris – also known as Pinot Grigio?

Try the Pinot Gris 2022 from Virgin Wines with delicious fresh green apple and bright pineapple flavours. Best served well chilled, and with friends of course!

It’s ! Whether you’re heading out to meet friends at a wine bar or enjoying your own company at home - is the perfect addition to any 🍷

Who will you be sipping with this National Wine Day?

It’s the start of the ! All along and , shops, restaurants and bars are decorated with elaborate floral displays 🌹🌷

Why not take in the free flower displays before heading to Medlar to enjoy a delicious bottle of Jean Stodden - Das Rotweingut Spätburgunder, a perfect lighter red to relax and unwind with.

Welcome back to ! This month we’re highlighting one of the producers who recently exhibited at The Big G Trade Tasting, Weingut Martin Waßmer.

The Waßmer family began producing wines in in 1997, focusing on nature-led cultivation which has a low impact on the .

This aims to produce truly Burgundian-style wines in , planting at high density and hand-harvesting low yields.

that is Germany’s southernmost region, meaning it experiences a warm and sunny climate?

It’s the only region in Germany to belong in the EU’s climate zone B, reserved for relatively warm regions. As a result, varieties thrive here.

For this month’s , we’re looking at the Asia de Cuba Riesling from .wine 🍷

The modern label matches the modern style of this - bright and zesty, with notes of lime and a touch of sweetness, which makes this a great choice to match with spicy Asian dishes. Available from Virgin Wines.

It’s – and the extra day we’ve been given is a great excuse to get the picnic blanket out and enjoy the sunshine!

Classic picnic food pairs brilliantly with German rosé Gerd Stepp has a super refreshing Pinot Noir Rosé, available at Naked Wines UK.

This vibrant and juicy rosé tastes delish served alongside prawn cocktail sandwiches, salt and vinegar crisps and Eton mess! The perfect picnic.

Yesterday was an exciting day for Wines of Germany UK as we welcomed some of the country’s top tastemakers to the ICA for the Big G Trade Tasting 🇩🇪

We looked at what’s new and exciting when it comes to , with a focus on lighter styles of , and 🍷

Watch this space for new German wines coming to a shelf near you! ⭐

Umami flavours - like those in mushrooms, miso and other Asian ingredients - can be some of the most difficult to pair with wine.

Thankfully, Germany has plenty of wine options which perfectly complement umami flavours, creating a range of irresistible flavour combos.

We've got you covered with these simple pairings so you can enjoy umami and wine without the worry!

Happy ! Grapes are one of the Earth’s greatest gifts, and organic viticulture is just one of the ways winemakers are working to safeguard the planet.

This month’s is Weingut Egon Müller. Based in the Mosel, Egon makes wines from estate-grown grapes. Each of his plots is unique – and yields wines that are robust and full of intense minerality. Egon focuses on growing all his vines organically, and believes that the time and effort that goes into the process adds another level to his wines.

Who’s your favourite organic wine producer?

in ! London is home to some of the world’s best restaurants, bars and . In our opinion, a wine bar is not a wine bar unless there’s some on the list!

One of our favourites is Sager + Wilde Hackney Road - this wine bar oozes cool.

Its wine list is expansive and features some fabulous German offerings from Katla Wines, Wein Goutte, and more as the list is ever-changing.

Make sure to drop in next time you’re in the neighbourhood - the toasties on the food menu are out of this world too!