The Eiswein harvest has begun in many of Germany's 13 wine-growing regions. The cold snap allowed the frozen grapes to be harvested earlier than the long-term average.

It’s quality over quantity in Germany this year. Based on the final harvest estimates from all 13 wine-growing regions, the German Wine Institute (DWI) shares that only 7.3 million hectolitres

This year, winemakers are starting the main grape harvest much earlier than usual.  Early Harvest and Healthy Grapes This year, the grapes have ripened exceptionally quickly, leading to an early