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German red wine: three characters, one vintage
Herb-spiced Lemberger, concentrated Spätburgunder, a juicy blend: three German reds from the 2022 vintage show just how differently fruit, oak and tannin can come together.
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Which red varieties hold their own beyond Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir remains Germany’s best-known red variety. Yet the results of the 2026 Red Wine Award bring Lemberger, Frühburgunder, Tauberschwarz and international grapes into focus – with very different requirements and potential uses.
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