Recent quotes in the press:

“Unquestionably representing some of the world’s greatest, most complex and food friendly releases, German wine is something that I have developed a taste for in the past 2 years.”
Ivan Dixon, North West Hospitality, October / November 2007

“German wines are once again finding a welcoming market abroad. The numbers are all good – Riesling exports up in value 6.7% in the UK and 27% in the US over the past year – and the production has stabilised.”
Jane Anson, The Drinks Network, October 2007

“The fact that Germany is sadly overlooked appears so strange when one considers that in the current social climate, low-alcohol wines – true of the majority of German wines – should be encouraged.”
Letter to the editor, Decanter, November 2007

“All the hard work of German growers in the last two decades is finally coming to fruition. Well they deserve it.”
Margaret Rand, The Drinks Business, November 2007

“German Riesling sales are booming with record prices throughout 2006 and excellent prospects for the 2007 vintage.”
Jancis Robinson, www.jancisrobinson.com, 8 November 2007

“A run of good vintages and increased interest from producers means Britain is becoming more of a priority for German wine exporters.”
Rebecca Evans, Off Licence News, 16 November 2007

“Germany’s answer to Champagne is Sekt, and at its best – when it can be truly great indeed – it has been made in the traditional style.”
Katherine Donnelly, Irish Independent (Eire), 24 November 2007