Recent quotes in the press:

“The Riesling grape has proved very popular with wine connoisseurs and critics and this message…has filtered down to the consumer.. Riesling is Germany’s flagship variety.”
Arifa Akbar The Independent 3 December 2005

“German wines offer a very broad palate of flavours... they can have as little as 7.5 % alcohol so they make a good aperitif… their versatility means that they complement an enormous range of foods especially fusion cuisine.”
David Wright, Siegel Wine Agencies, The Independent, 3 December 2005

“Germany has always made some of the world’s greatest white wine, and I for one am a great Riesling fan. I particularly like those steely stylish wines from the Mosel.” Many high-end, opinion-forming restaurants are seeing excellent sales of German wines
Nick Scade Caterer and Hotelkeeper 3 November 2005

“Germany once again wowed the panel.  It was the only country where more than 20% of the wines received either a Gold or Silver medal.”
Simon Woods, WINE International, November 2005