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Prädikat wine: Germany's residual sweet wine system
26.11.2024
What actually distinguishes a quality wine from a Prädikat wine? And which Prädikat wines actually exist? What follows is a compact overview so that you can inform your customers efficiently.
Non-alcoholic sparkling wine: more customer acceptance?
02.09.2024
Alcohol-free wines are said to be on the rise, but still have a difficult time in the specialist wine trade. The situation is different for non-alcoholic sparkling wine. It is already selling well. For reasons. Let's delve a little deeper.
Light taste: a wine defect requiring compensation?
11.09.2024
Among the world's wine faults, the taste of light is the least well-known among consumers. Alongside cork taint, it occurs most frequently. But how does this wine defect actually occur? And do wine merchants actually have to replace the bottle?
Cork: Do you have to exchange corked wine?
09.09.2024
Cork taint is probably by far the most common wine defect in the world. Also known as cork taint, cork taste or simply TCA. As a wine merchant, you have to deal with it very often. But what are your rights and obligations when customers complain about a corked wine?
Christmas wines: Drawing on the full potential for your customers
23.09.2024
For the wine trade, the Advent season usually begins by early November at the latest. To make the most of the Christmas business, it's very worthwhile to be well-prepared for the busiest time of the year. The topic of Christmas wine, in particular, attracts significant attention. We’ve put together some ideas to boost your Christmas sales.
Sparkling wines: A bubbly selection for special moments
27.08.2024
Whether it's Christmas, New Year's Eve, a birthday, a wedding, or any other festive occasion, most consumers consider a sparkling wine essential for celebrating a special moment. When choosing a sparkling wine, factors such as the occasion and taste, alongside the price, are often more important than the origin. We’ve put together an overview for you.
Verjus: Non-alcoholic wine alternative for specialty retail
26.08.2024
Nowadays, almost every wine retailer offers non-alcoholic alternatives for their customers. However, it doesn't have to be limited to de-alcoholized wine. Verjus can be a wonderful substitute and is also versatile in its uses.
Rosé Wine: Overview of Production and Styles
19.08.2024
Direct Pressing or Maceration? Mineral and elegant, or fruity and charming? Rosé wine today comes in many different styles, which can be confusing for customers. That's why here's a concise overview.
White Wines with Cult Status
15.08.2024
By spring at the latest, customers are on the lookout for the next great white wine for sunny days. This is precisely why it’s worth stocking white wines with a certain cult status. Here, we reveal some of these standout options.
Valentine's Day: Vinophile Sales Ideas for the Day of Love
12.08.2024
So far, only a few wine retailers have focused on targeted sales promotions for Valentine's Day. However, it's possible to boost sales around the day of love not only with the almost obligatory sparkling wines and rosés. We have some additional ideas for you.