Volume 25 – New Harvests

Dear Readers, 

What a strange new season we find ourselves in. Small yields in the vineyard, large pools of inventory in the cellar. A thrilling surge in wine quality and styles, a discouraging downturn in consumption. Brave ventures taking root, reports of bankruptcy and closure.

In our 25th volume of TRINK — “New Harvests” — we refuse to look away from reality, but insist on embracing the optimism and excitement that are undeniable. New ideas, varieties, faces, approaches, events, and enthusiasts abound.

In this edition, you’ll discover what feels like thrilling new terroir in Germany, quietly awaiting rediscovery for decades. You’ll get an exclusive expert-led hiking route through this area, should you prefer your wine explorations to be boots on the ground, as we do. You will learn about the shifting landscape of wine classification in Austria, get a glimpse of what might be the future of grape growing in the Mittelrhein, and learn about the brief, bubbly phenomenon of Federweißer.

We will continue to publish Volume 25 articles throughout the fall. Look for investigations of Berlin’s urban terroir, report on the latest vintage in German-speaking Swiss wine regions, and more.

October marks our 6th anniversary of publishing TRINK. From day one, it has been a labor of love. Sometimes more labor, other times more love. But it is always made possible by the support and encouragement of you, our readers and subscribers. Thank you for being with us on the journey.

Happy reading!