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New GG releases in 2025 – reds
In a perilous vintage, Germany’s best 2023 Spätburgunders are a testament to nerve and precision in the vineyard. Also see Paula’s report on new GG Riesling releases and other GG...
Paula Redes Sidore
Monday 20 October 2025
• 7 min read
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GG new releases in 2024 – everything but Riesling
Paula Redes Sidore
Friday 27 September 2024
• 6 min read
Wine news in 5
Blue Nun goes French, Mosel Pinot Noir promotion, Australia tariff relief
A French company buys up Germany’s famous Blue Nun brand, and other surprises in the world of wine this week. Above, the Mosel's first-ever Grosse Lage Spätburgunder, from Maximin Grünhaus's...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Tuesday 19 March 2024
• 1 min read
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