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Seasonal beer
A private brewery has come up with a new scheme to stem the chronic decline in beer consumption
Winemakers unite
Europe's small wine producers come together to help save an industry they say is under threat.
Wine auction
A luxury French restaurant comes up with an innovative way to attract attention.
Roots and vines
Rhineland-Palatinate is a state of vineyards, industrial areas, castles and historic cities.
Organically grown
Rhineland Palatinate produces two-thirds of Germany's wine - much of which is organic.
Intoxicated youth
A new report indicates that the number of German youngsters abusing alcohol is on the rise.
Glorious Food
Meat and potatoes do, indeed, loom large in in the German diet. But that's not the whole story.
Fairytale success
Rotkaeppchen sparkling wine is one of the few East German brands to survive reunification.
A Touch of Moselle in Burma
A German vintner is behind the breakthrough success of Burma's wine industry.
Riesling for Sale
German wine makers are matching the changing taste of a new generation and learning the art of PR.
German Wine Going Strong
Despite the downward trend in the wine market, German wines seem to be doing well.
Video: Rheingau Festival Mixes Music and Fine Wine
The Rheingau Music Festival, one of the largest of its kind, combines top performances with fine food and wine -- in an exquisite setting.
Wine Scandal Italy
After the scandal over dioxin in mozzarella, Italian wine is now being investigated. A favorite expensive Tuscan wine is suspected of using dubious vintages. And, some cheap wines have been tainted with chemicals.
Chemical Cocktail?
A study by a European environmental group makes alarming reading for wine lovers.
No Longer Cheap and Sweet
German wine is in greater demand than ever -- in the upper price categories above all.
Travel Tips
We asked readers who've traveled to Germany to share some tips about their favorite destinations.
Wine Reform
The EU will cut overproduction and subsidies in major reforms of the continent's wine industry.
Wine Revolt Recorked
The Apfelwein Rebellion of 2007 has been averted without a drop of sap being spilt.
Reader Travel Tips
Readers enjoyed drinking wine on the Moselle and riding bikes in Berlin.
Wine for Everyone
Germany's wine regions offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy wine fairs and festivals.
A Tasty Bite With Wine
In German wine regions, fall is time for Zwiebelkuchen, a tasty onion cake. We have the recipe.
German Wine Harvest
It's looking like a good year for German wine, following an early start to the 2007 grape harvest.
Wine for the Masses
A deal between Aldi discount supermarket and top winemakers has observers scratching their heads.
Legendary Bar
Auerbachs Keller in Leipzig is one of Germany's oldest pubs and is immortalized in Goethe's "Faust."
Hungary & Slovakia quarrel over a famous wine
First, Budapest tried to forbid Bratislava from marketing the wine at all, but now the dispute concerns the Tokaj wine region and a dirty plant.
Wine Subsidy Slash
The EU has proposed reforms to curb the overproduction of wine --sour news for vintners.
Divine Drops
German vintners produce top wines, and are especially known for their Rieslings.
No Drinking Under 18
Numerous politicians have demanded that alcohol not be sold to people under 18 in Germany.
City Portrait Würzburg
In the Franconian city of Würzburg, soak up centuries of histories -- and beware of painted dogs.
The Finest Wines
Can Germany's chancellor satisfy France's connoisseur president when filling his summit wine glass?
Big Business with Booths
Recent changes in German Christmas markets don't seem to have begun putting off visitors -- yet.
Hungarian Treat!
Both soup and main course are ready in just minutes!
Drinking in Germany
Germany is famous for its drinking culture, but has it caused severe alcohol problems?
Filling and Festive
The German Christmas markets are warming up again, with the traditional fun, food and festivities.
Scary Spice
German health authorities say that too much Christmas candy can cause liver damage.
Feeling the Squeeze
German vintners are feeling the squeeze from New World winegrowers -- but are defending their niche.
Serenading Silvaner in Germany
Next time you taste a bad wine, it's highly unlikely to come from a vineyard in northern Bavaria. That's because grapes there regularly get pampered in a special way to produce a happy, relaxed wine.
EU Winemakers Likely to Be Asked to Dig Up Some Vines
Vintners in Europe are facing major reforms from 2008 that aim to cut production and enable wineries to hold their own against tough competition from competitors in Chile and Argentina.
Seaweed Wine Hits Germany's Stores
German marine biologists are doing their bit to improve Germany's culinary reputation with a campaign to get Baltic seaweed recognized as a delicacy. A seaweed wine is already retailing at 22,50 euros ($28) a bottle.
Vintners Toast German Wine's Popularity
As the trade fair ProWein continues in Düsseldorf, Germany's wine industry has plenty to celebrate: Exports are booming. Still, vintners worry about what the future may bring.
Suckling Pig Osso Buco in Red Wine Sauce, with Cream Polenta
Here's this week's recipe from Franz Mulser, chef at the "Gostner Schwaige" in South Tyrol.
Germany Sour Over US-EU Wine Deal
The EU has approved a transatlantic deal opening the glutted European wine market to imports from the US. But Germany has called for imposing a "purity law" to protect European wines from US vintners' practices.
Germany and Gospel: Christmas Tradition, Year-Round Passion
In Germany, gospel music is gaining in popularity, and gospel shows are almost as much a part of the holiday season as Christmas markets, mulled wine and stollen.
'Tis the Season for German Christmas Markets
During the festive season, the scent of roasted almonds and mulled wine fill the streets of German cities as shoppers in mittens and gloves pour over handmade ornaments and other goodies at Germany's Christmas markets.
Family Winery Cultivates the Grape for 27 Generations
The Fürst zu Hohenlohe-Oehringen Winery in Baden-Württemberg, whose wines have graced the tables of German princes and royalty for 750 years, is the country's oldest family-owned and operated business.
Germany's Top Five
This week, DW-WORLD's top five choices offer readers a selection of contemporary art, modern art, vocal art, football art (yes, football art,) and more.
The Wines They Are A-Changin'
German winegrowers are innovating and returning to their roots in order to compete in an increasingly cut-throat industry.
Conejo en salmorejo: Rabbit in white wine sauce
Tennerife Treat!
India-EU Argue Over Shrimp and Wine
Despite an upgraded status for India as a trade partner and a new Airbus deal on the table, India and EU squabbled over market access.
Germany's Top Five
From Chinese fireworks on Lake Constance in Germany's south to a Chancellor-approved tall ships festival in the North Sea port of Bremerhaven, DW-WORLD shows you the biggest festivals in Germany this week.
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