296: Riesling's Big Personality and Germany's Hidden Wine Gems with Anne Krebiehl

How do the soils of Germany change the expression of Riesling in your glass? What would surprise you about the size and of German wine production in relation to other leading wine-producing countries? How is climate change dramatically changing the way Germany cultivates vines? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with author Anne Krebiehl. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway One of you will win a copy of Anne Krebiehl's terrific book, The Wines of Germany. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at [email protected] and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast.  I'll choose one person randomly from those who contact me.  Good luck!   Highlights What is unique about the landscape of Germany's wine regions? Where does Germany rank globally in terms of volume of wine production? Why is it difficult for Germany to compete with larger and more popular wine regions? What makes Riesling so polarizing, and why does Anne love writing about it? What does Anne mean by her description of wine as "transparent" or "crystalline"? How do the different soils of Germany change the expression of Riesling in the glass? What does it mean to be an aromatic, semi-aromatic or non-aromatic grape? How is climate change impacting Germany's winegrowing ability? Why is Anne obsessed with Pinot Noir? Which other notable German grape varieties should you try? What would Anne add to a new edition of Wines of Germany?   About Anne Krebiehl Anne Krebiehl MW is a freelance wine writer and lecturer. She is the editor for Germany, Austria, Alsace and Grower Champagne for Vinous Media and publishes widely in trade and consumer publications. Her first book, The Wines of Germany, won Domaine Faiveley International Wine Book of The Year 2020 at the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers' Awards.   Bonus Interview - Ottawa Independent Writers | Writer's Workshop: Highlights Mistake 5: Getting sued by friends, family and others for defamation, invasion of privacy or copyright infringement What should you think about when writing the comp section – comparative titles – of your book proposal? Which factors should you consider when deciding where to start your memoir?   About Ottawa Independent Writers Ottawa Independent Writers (OIW) was formed in 1986 as a venue for people with a passion for creating fiction and non-fiction, for writing poetry and plays, and for stringing words together in a variety of other formats. OIW's members are involved in every aspect of the printed and electronic word.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/296.