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Prof. Kees van Leeuwen: on the future of viticulture. From his presentation at GIESCO 2025 on much that still needs to be researched

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...
The Maturation of Red Wines - how it is working

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...
Terroir - wines with a terroir character - what does that mean?

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...
Discover Sake – Rice Wine, a Japanese Tradition - how it is made, how it tastes – when, how, and to what it goes well. Photo: Paylessimages - Adobestock

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...
High blood pressure: moderate consumption of red wine helpful. Scientific study on data from over 190,000 people

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...
Great photos on the subject of wine by Armin Faber – available as pictures in many sizes. Above the photo 'the collour of wines'

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...
photo credit: amedeoemaja - Adobestock

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...
7.11.2024: DER RING Mosel 1899 great international Wine Auction 2024 Top wines and many rarities - at the Trier Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) plus presentation of the new Große Gewächse 2023

November 7, 2024: DER RING Mosel 1899 great international Wine Auction 2024
Top wines and many rarities - at the Trier Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) plus presentation of the new Grosse Gewächse 2023

Written by Dieter Simon  ·   October 17, 2024
Great wines and rarities to make your private wine cellar happy! Anyone can bid, but not directly, but through accredited commission agents:...
New: Official partnership between Institute of MASTERS of WINE (IMW) and German Wine Institute (DWI). Photo: one of the big IMW tastings from 2018, which, like here, usually take place in rooms of Vintner's Hall in London. Photo credit: Dillon Osborne

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...
The Ahr Valley – the best red wines and Blanc de Noir as well as many cheerful wine festivals. On the left the popular red wine hiking trail, on the right festive parade at the wine festival in Bachem

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....
Romantic pitches in the middle of the vines at the Erlenwein winery in Ilbesheim/Southern Palatinate

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...
German wines – and which ones are particularly popular; varieties, types of wine, trends, opportunities… Landscape: In Germany’s largest wine-growing region: Rheinhessen. photo: Achim Meurer, Rheinhessen Touristik; photo of glasses: German Wine Institute

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...
Caravaning in wine-growing regions is becoming increasingly popular

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...
Unveiling of the originals by the artist Bastian Fiala during the presentation of the duo edition “Bastian Fiala – Art meets Wine” featuring the 2022 Waldulmer Spätburgunder Red Wine Spätlese trocken from the Waldulmer Winzergenossenschaft – held in the c

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...
Weingut Stairs n' Roses: Lots of drinking pleasure through 'anti-authoritarian' vine training – Julia Molitor-Justen and Dr. Daniel Molitor call this cuvée from such minimal pruning vineyards STRUWWELPITTER

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...
Über Senf – der beliebte Geschmacksverstärker mit vielen positiven Wirkungen plus Tipps zum Senf Selbstmachen. Foto: casanisa - Adobestock

About mustard – the popular flavor enhancer with many positive effects
plus great tips for making your own mustard

Written by Dieter Simon  ·   May 16, 2023
Mustard is one of the oldest spices in the world. We love it because it makes many of our dishes more flavorful,...
discovercaliforniawines.com consumer website debuts new lifestyle content

discovercaliforniawines.com consumer website debuts new lifestyle content
The new website is part of Wine Institute’s global branding campaign to help promote California wine

Written by Guest  ·   January 23, 2012
Wine Institute, the trade association of 1,000 California wineries, has dramatically redesigned and expanded its consumer website, DiscoverCaliforniaWines.com, to provide visitors...
Wine & Chocolate

Wine & Chocolate
Pairing to a pinnacle of pleasure

Written by Dieter Simon  ·   November 02, 2011
In a way it’s odd that it has taken so long to discover how well chocolate and wine go together. The...
Cork or Screw Cap?

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...
Serving the Right Wine with Seafood

Serving the Right Wine with Seafood
Seafood and white wine: a matchmaker’s delight

Written by Dieter Simon  ·   October 14, 2011
„Fish must swim” is an old German saying which holds more than a grain of truth. Yet the question remains: “Which...
Dessert Wine and Cheese

Dessert Wine and Cheese
A dynamic duo

Written by Dieter Simon  ·   September 29, 2011
It’s a classic pair, red wine and cheese, but it is not always harmonic, the stronger tannins of many red wines...
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