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Protests in France, Domaine Sigalas acquisition, Vinarchy to cull wine brands
Plus an early harvest for ice wine in Germany, and the oldest vine in the world. Above, Domaine Sigalas vineyard (image courtesy of the domaine). As you can see [if...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 28 November 2025
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New GG releases in 2025 – reds
Paula Redes Sidore
Monday 20 October 2025
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New GG releases in 2025 – Chardonnay, Silvaner and Weissburgunder
Paula Redes Sidore
Tuesday 14 October 2025
• 5 min read
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A big name in Baden, inspired by techniques learnt at the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
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Michael drowns in fine wine from the cooler northern Pfalz. I have been aware of the wine estate of Neiss...
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Celebrating diversity in German wine, with a special plea for Franken (pictured in winter).
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A foretaste of Scharzhofberger Trockenbeerenauslese 2018, and what's going on in German wine.
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The final part of Michael’s report from three days of valiant tasting at the end of August, plus three complaints...
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Michael, extreme left in our picture behind the scenes at the 2019 Wiesbaden tasting, explains his position on the 2018...
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Michael submits his first report on the Grosse Gewächse 2018s, distinguishing the hype from the truth. See this guide for...
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The importance of being Keller, or what happened at this year's Bad Kreuznach auction.
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