The Rheingau is home to some of Germany's (not to mention the world's) oldest wine-growing families. Germany's most central wine growing region is located between Hochheim on the Main River and Lorch which is found near the Mittelrhein. The Rheingau...
The Rheinhessen district of German is bordered by the Rhine River on its north and east and by the Nahe River on the west. This 20 by 30 mile area is Germany's largest wine-growing region and is only surpassed by Pfalz in terms of total production. This...
The process in champagne production whereby the yeast sediments which are deposited in the bottles are collected toward the neck to facilitate removal. The bottles are gradually tilted downward, over a period of weeks, while receiving a daily twist to help...
Riesling is a white grape variety which originates in the Rhine region of Germany. Riesling is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed, aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling white...
Saying a wine is ripe indicates a high alcohol content and/or jam, raisin, or prune flavors which come from very ripe grapes. It can also be applied to wines whose flavors have reached their optimum levels wherein a proper balance has been achieved.
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