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German Wines USA (Wines of Germany) is the exclusive U.S. office of the Deutsches Weininstitut (German Wine Institute). We are focused on creating greater awareness and increased sales of German wine in the U.S. through educational and promotional activities, encompassing all qualities, varieties, and styles of German wine available in the U.S., particularly Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc. We are the primary information source on German wines for U.S. consumers, members of the wine trade, and the media. To learn more, visit the organization’s main site at German Wine Institute.
Deutsches Weininstitut (DWI) is the central communication and marketing organization of the German wine industry. In English, this organization is known as German Wine Institute. The DWI's core task is to promote the quality and sales of wines from the 13 German wine-growing regions through competition-neutral marketing measures in Germany and abroad. These include press and public relations work, the implementation of information campaigns including corresponding events, participation in national and international trade fairs, and the organization of wine presentations and events together with German producers around the world.
DER RING Mosel 1899 e.V. unites 40 family wineries - from Serrig on the Saar to Winningen on the Terrassenmosel - that are jointly committed to the Riesling and Pinot Noir grape varieties, the cultivation of steep slopes and craftsmanship. This is the only way to produce quality wines on the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer that express the unique slate rock. Founded in 1899, the Ring is the oldest wine auction company in Germany and looks back with pride on a great tradition.
Our community is characterized by small and medium-sized family wineries with a down-to-earth approach, which keep an eye on everything from grape production to winemaking and marketing. DER RING stands for a quality promise at eye level, which is strongly characterized by collegial exchange and knowledge transfer between members and generations. Despite the common pursuit of quality, each winery has retained its individuality and signature.
Mosel Fine Wines is one of the most authoritative, specialist publications on Mosel Riesling, offering free quarterly PDF issues, deep vintage reports, estate profiles, and a massive tasting‑note database. It’s widely considered essential reading for anyone serious about German wine, especially the Mosel.
- An independent publication founded in 2008 dedicated to Mosel Riesling (and related German regions).
- Run by experts Jean Fisch and David Rayer.
- Distributed free of charge via email subscriptionPublished quarterly with detailed reports on:
- Vintage analyses
- Estate profiles
- Auction previews & reviews
- Mature wine tastings
- Dry Riesling reports
VDP, Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter e.V. or the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates, is an association of more than 200 wineries in Germany that promotes binding quality standards and – since 1990 – also ecological management of its members' wineries.[1] Many of Germany's top wine producers are members. It is commonly known by its abbreviation VDP.It was founded in 1910 as Verband Deutscher Naturweinversteigerer e.V., Association of German Natural (i.e. not chaptalized) Wine Auctioneers.[2][3] Founding members were the four regional associations
- Association of Natural Wine Auctioneers of the Rhine Palatinate, founded in 1908
- Rheingau Vineyard Owners Association, founded in 1897 in Rüdesheim on the Rhine
- Trier Association of Vineyard Owners of Mosel, Saar and Ruwer, founded probably in 1910
- Association of natural wine auctioneers in Rheinhessen, founded in 1910.
It consists of 11 regional associations, one for each region in the German wine classification system.
The site is built on a "member-funded" model to ensure editorial independence, meaning they don't take commissions on sales or pay-for-play reviews.
Core Features of the Website
- Wine Reviews: Access to over 150,000 independent wine ratings. Tastings are conducted "blind" by a professional team led by Marcus Hofschuster to ensure unbiased results.
- The Wine Lexicon: Often cited as the world’s most comprehensive wine encyclopedia, it contains over 26,000 terms, pronunciation guides, and deep-dive articles on viticulture and oenology.
- Find + Buy Search Engine: A tool that connects specific wine reviews directly to online shops. It currently lists over 200,000 wine offers from various merchants.
- Wein.plus:places: A travel guide for wine lovers that maps out wineries, specialized retailers, and wine-friendly restaurants across Europe.
- Wine Magazine: Features daily news, regional reports, and stories about the business and culture of wine.
Falstaff is the leading authority in the realms of wine, food, and travel, reaching an audience of more than 26 million gourmets worldwide, Beyond the beloved and award-winning editorial content, our comprehensive platform includes ratings of over 200,000 wines across several markets, such as Austria, the Baltics, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland. Our restaurant and location guides are co-created by the Falstaff community, bringing the world’s best food to your finger tips. At every touchpoint from large scale gala events to intimate tastings, from exclusive restaurant openings to the most comprehensive Gourmet app in existence, Falstaff provides is the ideal platform, for luxury brands to connect with their audiences in the places and ways that matter most.
VINUM is widely considered Europe’s leading magazine for wine culture. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it provides in-depth reporting, tasting notes, and industry news across several European markets.Beyond reviews, the magazine focuses on "wine culture," which includes travel reports from famous regions (like Bordeaux, Piedmont, and Tuscany), portraits of revolutionary winemakers, and advice on cellar management and food pairings.VINUM is a key player in the European wine competition scene, organizing several prestigious awards, including:
- Grand Prix du Vin Suisse: The most important wine competition in Switzerland.
- Deutscher Rotweinpreis: A premier German red wine award.
- Swiss Wine List Award: Recognizing excellence in restaurant wine curation.