Germany vintage guide

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2008 vintage guide for Germany

2008 vintage guide for Germany. Hallmarks are fine-boned body, vibrant acidity and ripe fruit flavours. Reds firm and juicy.

2007 vintage guide for Germany

2007 vintage guide for Germany. Outstanding wines in all quality levels, showing a fine balance of ripeness...

2006 vintage guide for Germany

2006 vintage guide for Germany. Looks like a classic vintage for those who waited before picking but those who didn't produced dilute wines.

2005 vintage guide for Germany

2005 vintage guide for Germany. The 2005 vintage is already acclaimed as being exceptionally good.

2004 vintage guide for Germany

2004 vintage guide for Germany. Fresh, fruity white wines with pronounced aromas; good colour and density are the hallmarks of this vintage’s red wines.

2003 vintage guide for Germany

2003 vintage guide for Germany. A great year for red wines—elegant and relatively ripe.

2002 vintage guide for Germany

2002 vintage guide for Germany. High levels of ripeness and fine acidity are the hallmarks of this vintage.

2001 vintage guide for Germany

2001 vintage guide for Germany. A great year: clean, concentrated, structured wines worthy of aging.

2000 vintage guide for Germany

2000 vintage guide for Germany. Early promise gave way to rain and widespread rot...

1999 vintage guide for Germany

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1992 vintage guide for Germany

1991 vintage guide for Germany