So many wine labels are so straightforward. Many wines made with Chardonnay grapes simply say Chardonnay on the bottle. That’s certainly the case with most California Chardonnays or Cabernet ...

Let’s face it, unless you're fluent in German, trying to decipher a German wine label can be daunting. Between the umlauts, lengthy compound words, and classifications based on grape ripeness levels, ...

Germany’s updated wine law—which is mandatory from the 2026 vintage—introduces PDOs, PGIs, and stricter regional control, but understanding the new hierarchy won’t necessarily be ...

From time to time, consumers who enjoy sweet wines such as white zinfandel desire something more interesting. Savvy wine consultants can steer them toward a German Riesling, but the Teutonic label ...

People have complained forever about the complexity of German wine labels. Aside from the unfamiliarity of the language, the terminology is used almost nowhere else and does not always make intuitive ...

Over the years, I’ve been asked many times what my favorite wine is. That’s a tough call, I like almost all of them and it depends on what’s on the menu. I am partial to red wines. But with fresh ...

It's not always easy to decipher German wine labels, but when in doubt, just look for the eagle to guide your next glass choice. Let’s face it, unless you're fluent in German, trying to decipher a ...

It's not always easy to decipher German wine labels, but when in doubt, just look for the eagle to guide your next glass choice. Jessica Dupuy is a Texas-based writer, educator, and consultant with a ...