Wine regions
Campania, a wine-growing region on the way up – great horizontal tasting of wines of vintage 2005
Written by Dieter Simon ·
December 16, 2025
Campania, a wine-growing region on the way up – great horizontal tasting of wines of vintage 2005
Wines that proved their potential – all great and still at the top of their game
Written by Dieter Simon ·
December 16, 2025
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Italian wine fair VitignoItalia, founded in 2005 and based in Naples, Campania, I was invited...
Wine regions
Great wines from Franconia, tasted on a Franconian trip
Written by Dieter Simon ·
September 04, 2025
Great wines from Franconia, tasted on a Franconian trip
the Silvaner country, worth a trip - exciting on the palate the Triassic terroirs
Written by Dieter Simon ·
September 04, 2025
Those who think that Silvaner is a simple wine are mistaken! The Franconian winemakers make great wines out of it, even...
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Prof. Kees van Leeuwen: on the future of viticulture
Written by Dieter Simon ·
August 11, 2025
Prof. Kees van Leeuwen: on the future of viticulture
from his presentation at GIESCO 2025 on much that still needs to be researched
Written by Dieter Simon ·
August 11, 2025
GIESCO - Groupe international d'Experts en Systèmes vitivinicoles pour la CoOpération - is an international group of leading experts and scientists...
General topics
The Maturation of Red Wines
Written by Dieter Simon ·
August 08, 2025
The Maturation of Red Wines
how it is working and tips
Written by Dieter Simon ·
August 08, 2025
It is a truism that wines, especially good red wines, become even finer, more elegant, more complex as they mature, and...
General topics
Terroir - wines with a terroir character - what does that mean?
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 24, 2025
Terroir - wines with a terroir character - what does that mean?
What nature gives to the wines
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 24, 2025
"Terroir," the word comes from French, refers to the sum of all natural influences on a wine's flavor. Wines characterized by...
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Discover sake – rice wine, a Japanese tradition
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 07, 2025
Discover sake – rice wine, a Japanese tradition
How it is produced, how it tastes – when, how and to what it’s going well
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 07, 2025
It's always okay to be curious – for those who have never tried sake …?! First, about the word: Many pronounce it...
Wine regions
Rioja: top reds as well as excellent whites to discover
Written by Dieter Simon ·
June 18, 2025
Rioja: top reds as well as excellent whites to discover
100 years Consejo Regulador de la Denominación de Origen Calificada (D.O.Ca) Rioja
Written by Dieter Simon ·
June 18, 2025
Many wine lovers conjure up one image of flavor when they hear the name of Spain's top-class region, Rioja: robust, mature...
Wine regions
KAISERSTUHL Wine from the volcano
Written by Dieter Simon ·
June 04, 2025
KAISERSTUHL Wine from the volcano
unique terroir - very good wines - worthwhile destination - joint marketing
Written by Dieter Simon ·
June 04, 2025
The Kaiserstuhl, with its mild climate, volcanic soils, and loess terraces in Germany's southwest corner, forms a unique terroir with magnificent...
Wine regions
The wine-growing district Wuerttemberg: A lot of good things and a worthwhile visit
Written by Dieter Simon ·
April 15, 2025
The wine-growing district Wuerttemberg: A lot of good things and a worthwhile visit
Riesling, Trollinger, Lemberger, Schwarzriesling and much more ...
Written by Dieter Simon ·
April 15, 2025
Even though Riesling is in first place, red wines are dominating overall; with varieties which are rarely found elsewhere in Germany...
Wine regions
The Moselle: highly elegant wines, great wine shops, picturesque wine villages
Written by Dieter Simon ·
March 01, 2025
The Moselle: highly elegant wines, great wine shops, picturesque wine villages
Cosy restaurants - selected of the Moselle Architecture Route - even excerpts are worthwhile
Written by Dieter Simon ·
March 01, 2025
It is already unique, the Moselle, and worth a visit, which winds 243 km on the German side from the border triangle...
General topics
Wine Glass 101: Choosing the Right Shape for Every Wine
February 12, 2025
Wine Glass 101: Choosing the Right Shape for Every Wine
Shape Matters: Guidance for Choosing the Right Wine Glass for Every Occasion
February 12, 2025
When it comes to enjoying red wine, you might wonder if the shape of your glass really matters. The quick answer...
Wine and Health
High blood pressure: moderate consumption of red wine helpful
Written by Dieter Simon ·
January 22, 2025
High blood pressure: moderate consumption of red wine helpful
Scientific study on data from over 190,000 people
Written by Dieter Simon ·
January 22, 2025
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most important risk factors for heart and vascular diseases worldwide and can significantly...
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Great photos on the subject of wine by Armin Faber – available as pictures in many sizes
Written by Dieter Simon ·
November 20, 2024
Great photos on the subject of wine by Armin Faber – available as pictures in many sizes
they decorate many restaurants, wine shops as well as private rooms
Written by Dieter Simon ·
November 20, 2024
For almost 40 years, Armin Faber has been photographing wine and food and over the course of time has captured all...
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German wine harvest 2024: Quantity of small, but fruity not too heavy wines to be expected
Written by Dieter Simon ·
October 26, 2024
German wine harvest 2024: Quantity of small, but fruity not too heavy wines to be expected
Harvest Estimation
Written by Dieter Simon ·
October 26, 2024
Late frosts, a wet year and changeable weather during the grape harvest required strong commitment and maximum flexibility from the winegrowers. As...
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New: Official partnership between Institute of MASTERS of WINE (IMW) and German Wine Institute (DWI)
Written by Dieter Simon ·
September 04, 2024
New: Official partnership between Institute of MASTERS of WINE (IMW) and German Wine Institute (DWI)
the DWI is now one of the main sponsors
Written by Dieter Simon ·
September 04, 2024
The partnership is therefore a great honour for German wine and contributes to the international appreciation of German wines. The cooperation...
Wine regions
The Ahr Valley – best red wines and blanc de noir as well as many cheerful wine festivals
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 18, 2024
The Ahr Valley – best red wines and blanc de noir as well as many cheerful wine festivals
worth a trip – especially the red wine hiking trail - Rotweinwanderweg
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 18, 2024
The Ahr Valley is well known for its great Pinot Noir red wines. It is the most north-western German wine-growing region....
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Caravaning with stops at wineries
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 04, 2024
Caravaning with stops at wineries
lots of romance and very good wines
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 04, 2024
Staying away from the hustle and bustle, spending the night romantically in the vineyards, directly at a winery and enjoying good...
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German wines – and which ones are particularly popular
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 03, 2024
German wines – and which ones are particularly popular
Varieties, Types of wine, Trends, Opportunities ...
Written by Dieter Simon ·
July 03, 2024
German white wines popular As a medium-sized production country at best, German viticulture can by no means meet...
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Caravaning in wine-growing regions is becoming increasingly popular
Written by Dieter Simon ·
June 06, 2024
Caravaning in wine-growing regions is becoming increasingly popular
The Baden Wine Royalty on a “Badge Tour”
Written by Dieter Simon ·
June 06, 2024
The change in travel behavior has led to a more diverse and individualized camping scene, with motorhome parking areas alongside traditional campsites...
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Duo Edition “Bastian Fiala – Art meets Wine” with the finest Waldulmer Spätburgunder Red Wine
Written by Dieter Simon ·
May 29, 2024
Duo Edition “Bastian Fiala – Art meets Wine” with the finest Waldulmer Spätburgunder Red Wine
Based on the original portrait paintings by the artist Bastian Fiala – including the vernissage.
Written by Dieter Simon ·
May 29, 2024
The original paintings by Bastian Fiala height="278" />Great art only belongs on the best red wines, or the best red wines...
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Weingut Stairs n' Roses: Lots of drinking pleasure through 'antiauthoritarian' vine training
Written by Dieter Simon ·
April 23, 2024
Weingut Stairs n' Roses: Lots of drinking pleasure through 'antiauthoritarian' vine training
Julia Molitor-Justen and Dr. Daniel Molitor call this cuvée from such minimal pruning vineyards STRUWWELPITTER
Written by Dieter Simon ·
April 23, 2024
Weingut Stars n height="233" />Floral scent of candied lemon, apple compote, herbal candy; on the palate lively and strong with hints of...
Wine regions
The Baden winegrowing region
Written by Guest ·
January 31, 2012
The Baden winegrowing region
Baden stretches for approximately 400 kilometres and is divided into nine regions.
Written by Guest ·
January 31, 2012
Baden is an approx. 400 km long area which stretches from Lake Constance in the south to Tauberfranken and is divided...
Grape varieties
Riesling – a most important grape variety
Written by Dieter Simon ·
January 04, 2012
Riesling – a most important grape variety
makes highly elegant wines – with those with residual sweetness with highest aging potential
Written by Dieter Simon ·
January 04, 2012
Riesling grapes grow best in cooler climates. Enough rain and, in particular, long, sunny autumns with cool nights and mist-covered mornings...
General topics
Spontaneous Fermentation – What’s It All About?
Written by Dieter Simon ·
October 26, 2011
Spontaneous Fermentation – What’s It All About?
Back to nature
Written by Dieter Simon ·
October 26, 2011
Spontaneous fermentation is the fermentation that naturally occurs when the wild yeast and microorganisms that the grapes bring in with them...
General topics
Cork or Screw Cap?
Written by Dieter Simon ·
October 16, 2011
Cork or Screw Cap?
Not just a matter of taste
Written by Dieter Simon ·
October 16, 2011
It seems quite logical that putting a screw cap on a wine bottle preserves the Cork Oak forests, and as such...
