'31 Days of German Wine' is a nationwide campaign led by Wines of Germany, dedicated to showcasing the remarkable diversity, quality and food-friendly nature of the country's world-class wines. Throughout July, hundreds of restaurants, wine bars, major retailers and independent wine merchants across the UK and around the world take part by hosting tastings, offering special promotions, and featuring curated German wine flights.
The campaign provides wine lovers with a unique opportunity to explore Germany's renowned wine regions, discover its diverse grape varieties, and gain insight into the distinctive climates, terroirs and winemaking traditions that shape these exceptional wines.
Whether you're new to German wine or a long-time enthusiast, The WineBarn - a multi-award-winning specialist German wine merchant - invites you to join the celebrations and broaden your vinous horizons. To mark the occasion, their team has hand-selected a collection of six personal favourites, showcasing six grape varieties from six different wine regions. Read on to discover these outstanding wines, complete with tasting notes and food pairing suggestions. Prost!
Winemaker: Kranz
Region: Pflaz
Price: £29.20
Tasting Notes: Flavours of exotic yellow fruit with a hint of lemongrass. Highly aromatic, it has a fine chalky grip, long finish, fresh juiciness balanced with a soft acid and a salty minerality in the finish. A harmonious dry white wine with great length.
Food Pairing: Seafood, veal and Asian cuisine
Winemaker: Meyer-Näkel
Region: Ahr
Price: £37.70
Tasting Notes: "Blauschiefer", meaning 'blue slate', is an extraordinary combination of slate rich soil and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) grapes. A mineralic wine with fruity aromas of blackberry, blueberry, red currant and dark cherry, accompanied by smoky, floral and roasted notes. This dry Spätburgunder has a good substance, smooth tannins and elegance.
Food Pairing: Poultry, light meat, pasta and mushroom dishes
Winemaker: Bercher
Region: Baden
Price: £18.50
Tasting Notes: Light golden yellow in colour, this Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) has aromas of apple, citrus fruit, hazelnut and delicate floral notes. Its filigree acidity is complimented by its subtle fruity notes.
Food Pairing: Rabbit terrine and grilled fish
Winemaker: Kochan & Platz
Region: Mosel
Price: £20.35
Tasting Notes: A fine, fresh and fruity sparkling wine with aromas of citrus, peach and apricot. It has a low residual sweetness, fine perlage and a pleasant acidity.
Food Pairing: Delicate seafood dishes and creamy cheeses
Winemaker: Wirsching
Region: Franken
Price: £18.99
Tasting Notes: An intense bouquet with bold flavours of tropical fruit and pink grapefruit. This dry Scheurebe (similar to the Sauvignon Blanc varietal) has an engaging freshness and vivid acidity.
Food Pairing: Light vegetarian cuisine and Asian dishes
Winemaker: Jürgen Ellwanger
Region: Württemberg
Price: £18.40
Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe blackberry and dark cherry with hints of spice. Very juicy with a lively acidity and delicate tannins on the palate. In the finish, it has a velvety and flavour-intense length.
Food Pairing: Grilled meat and mushroom risotto
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