Everything Happens for a Riesling: Your Guide to German Wine Tasting This July

Discover Why German Wines Deserve the Spotlight

Everything happens for a Riesling—and this July, it’s Germany’s time to shine. From 1 July, we’re kicking off 31 days of German wine, with tastings, stories, and bottles that prove why Germany is one of the world’s greatest wine countries.

Strangely, German wines are still overlooked by many. But if you’ve ever searched for a wine tasting near me and skipped past a German label, this is your chance to discover what you’ve been missing.

German Wine Tasting Events to Geek Out Over

Join us for a relaxed wine tasting experience that’s all about good bottles and good company—no pinched noses or preachy lectures here. Whether you’re curious about German Riesling wine, fizzy styles, or earthy reds, there’s something to explore.

From Riesling to Red: A Flavour Journey

German Riesling wine is often misunderstood as sweet. The reality? Most of what we pour is dry, fresh, and complex. Look for “Trocken” on the label. And beyond Riesling, you’ll find:

German Winemaker Dinner

16th July | Fleet Street
Settle in for a 3.5-hour flavour journey through Germany. Expect German bubbly wine, fresh Rieslings, and a few surprises you’ll want to take home—including the legendary Weingut Von Winning Forster Ungeheuer Riesling GG and the beautifully balanced Weingut von Winning 'Paradiesgarten' Erst Lage Riesling 2022, both icons in German wine circles.

German Winemaker Tastings

14th July | Liverpool Street & 15th July | Islington
Oskar Micheletti joins us for a guided tasting of six standout bottles. Expect German bubbly wine, fresh Rieslings, and a few surprises you’ll want to take home—including the legendary Weingut Von Winning Forster Ungeheuer Riesling GG, an icon in German wine circles.

German Sparkling Wines: Effortless Celebrations

German sparkling wines, or Sekt, have a way of making any evening feel like a celebration. Crisp, bright, and easy-drinking.

German Gluhwein Wine: Cosy and Spiced

German Gluhwein wine isn’t just for December. Mulled, spiced, and a little bit nostalgic, it’s perfect any time you want something warming.

German Bubbly Wine and Fizzy Friends

From German bubbly wine to German fizzy wine, these bottles bring the lift you didn’t know you needed. No occasion required.

Your German Wine Cheat Sheet

If you’re not sure where to start, ask our team. We’ll pour you a taste of something unexpected, whether it’s a dry German Riesling wine or an easy-drinking German white wine.

Ready to Explore?

If you’ve been hunting for a wine tasting near me, this is your sign. Germany takes centre stage all month at Humble Grape. Whether you’re keen to learn, sip, or find a new grape to obsess over, there’s a seat with your name on it.

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