For full details of our coverage of the excellent 2016 vintage in Germany, see this guide.
Founded in 1899, the Bernkasteler Ring is the oldest wine auction association in the Mosel region. For a number of years the annual presentation of their latest vintage was held over two days in June at two different venues in Trier and Kloster Machern, but unfortunately the Trier event did not attract enough support from wine lovers and professionals to make it viable. This is most unfortunate for me, as it is impossible to taste over 200 wines from nearly 30 estates in...