Pfalz
"The highs and lows of this year's vintage could be clearly seen in the vineyards. Cool sites near the mountains and with a good water supply fared well against the enduring heat. Grapes on…
Nahe
"Plentiful rain in May led to rapid growth during the first half of the year, followed by over three months of extreme drought that did indeed cause concern for the winegrowers along the Nahe.…
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
"The warm and dry summer certainly left its mark, especially in the younger vine stands, where the drought stress was clearly evident. Sites where the vines are up to 130 years old,…
Mittelrhein
"A grand vintage with strong variances between the different varieties. The vigor of Weißburgunder, Grauburgunder, and Spätburgunder required some clusters thinning to reduce yields and…
Franken
"Harvest kicked off in early September. The Silvaner and Pinot grapes from VDP.ERSTE LAGE® and VDP.GROSSE LAGE® sites were brought in at record pace to preserve the perfect concentration and…
Baden
"This past vintage was marked by massive dryness and unceasing labor. We were constantly reminded of the importance of a good, and above all else reliable, source of water for the vines, not…
Ahr
"The Ahr Valley was blessed with rain in the early summer months, which together with existing water reserves helped us withstand the worst of the drought. Toward the end of summer, the dryness…
Navigating this vintage, however, was anything but easy for the growers, who experienced a summer filled with sunshine followed by challenging weather conditions, especially during…
One common thread from all correspondents: it's clear even now, with the grapes barely arrived in the cellars, that this will be a year of remarkable nuance. All signs point to a crop of 2022s with…
