Germany's Hot streak Ends

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Despite the difficult 2000 vintage, a few estates shine

Bruce Sanderson
Issue: April 30, 2002

Germany's streak of 12 successful vintages ended with the 2000 vintage. Only heroic efforts on the part of some growers turned a potential disaster into a good year for Riesling. Rain and rot were the main problems, necessitating brutal selection and intensive work in the vineyards prior to and during the harvest.

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