@MarkSquiresWine That's quite an interesting topic. German Auslese wines usually have some degree of sweetness. In the past, Auslese Trocken was rather uncommon, but nowadays export markets tend to prefer dry wines, so producers have developed systems to communicate this "dry" character to consumers.
In the case of Molitor, more than the asterisks, the key is the color of the capsules: white for dry, green for off-dry, and golden for sweet. #wine #germanwines #auslese #auslesetrocken

Wine consumption in Germany declines in 2024

Consumption of wine in Germany declined last year both in terms of sales volumes and value, new findings from the German Wine Institute (DWI) show. According to the national trade body, the volume of wine purchased fell by 4%, whil…
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Wine consumption in Germany declines in 2024

Consumption of wine in Germany declined last year both in terms of sales volumes and value, new findings from the German Wine Institute (DWI) show. According to the national trade body, the volume of wine pur…
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Noch ein paar Tage, dann brechen die Knospen auf. Als ob die Reben die Wettervorhersage kennen. #cabernetcortis #bergstraße

A few more days, then the buds break open. As if the vines know the weather forecast. #cabernetcortis #bergstrasse (about 40km south of Frankfurt am Main) #germanwines