Analysis: Generics on the global stage
James Bayley addresses the evolving role of generic wine bodies, from trade agreements to tailored tastings.
Read more...James Bayley addresses the evolving role of generic wine bodies, from trade agreements to tailored tastings.
Read more...For the thirteenth year running, July saw the UK trade dedicating the month to German Riesling, with 135 venues nationwide participating in a series of events, including German Riesling masterclasses, in-store promotions, wine dinners and social media initiatives.
Read more...The trade returns to the Riesling conundrum time and again, but our Taste Off panel detected signs of change with respect to this consumer-bewildering variety. Andrew Catchpole reports from a lively session at 9 Vines in Hove.
Read more...In 2021, the German wine culture garnered newfound global attention after it was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The Committee of Experts at UNESCO cited German wine culture as welcoming and vibrant, an adaptable tradition “firmly anchored in German society”, while highlighting its positive social and cultural aspects. In Germany, as elsewhere, wine culture has determined the rhythm of life of people in winegrowing regions for centuries. This gave rise to numerous customs, seasonal festivals and a vocabulary
of its own, as well as familiar phrases such as “pouring pure wine”, which means to tell the truth.
The Big G Trade Sessions are still going ahead as planned despite national train strikes causing travel disruptions on days adjacent to the event.
Read more...Wines of Germany is thrilled to be bringing back a live event, The Big G Trade Sessions, to help visitors get the most out of German wines.
Read more...The annual immersion in Riesling is back for its 11th edition this July, with new activities promised and ramped up digital backing.
Read more...Wines of Germany has revealed the 14 winners of its £65k Retailer Partnership Fund, who will all receive financial support for the promotion of the country’s wines to consumers.
Read more...Wines of Germany has launched a campaign offering financial support to smaller and medium-size retailers in the UK for the promotion of German wines to consumers.
Read more...In the last of our current series on the generic bodies and their activities in relation to the pandemic and lockdown, Andrew Catchpole talks to Nicky Forrest, MD of Phipps, representing Wines of Germany.
Read more...The love of German Riesling is spreading outside the capital boosted by a series of targeted regional events, according to Wines of Germany.
Read more...Wines of Germany is taking 31 Days of Riesling to Manchester and Edinburgh this spring, marking the first time the tasting will take place outside London.
Read more...Wines of Germany has announced the winners of this year’s 31 Days of Riesling campaign.
Read more...London's biggest wine tasting event is welcoming another old face when it returns in May.
Read more...Four new Riesling champions were inducted into the Riesling Fellowship hall of fame at Wines of Germany's recent celebrating of the country's sparkling wine.
Read more...Waitrose has seen sales of Germany's most famous grape variety increase by 181% compared to the same period last year.
Read more...In just 10 short years, Generation Riesling's young producers have created game-changing momentum.
Read more...Generation Riesling's 10-year anniversary event highlighted changing perception and remaining challenges with the image and sales of German wines
Read more...Wines of Germany is planning a major promotional push on Pinot wines this year, as data from Neilsen confirms huge UK growth over the past year.
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