V for vegan

Henkell, the most exported German sparkling wine brand, started the year full of elegance and some fresh news. In line with the increasingly popularity of vegan products, Henkell products are now officially vegan-certified. This means that the entire Henkell range is certified by the internationally recognised V-Label.

As a global leader in sparkling wine, Henkell has its finger on the pulse: more and more consumers all over the world are embracng a vegan lifestyle without sacrificing enjoyment. Henkell is responding to this consumer trend by officially labelling all its products with the V-Label. This well-known quality seal for vegan and vegetarian products is an internationally recognised and protected brand that provides more transparency. “Henkell sparkling wines were already vegan, but thanks to the V-Label certification, it will be much easier for consumers to identify,” explains Jan Rock, head of corporate communications Henkell Freixenet.

Happy 586th birthday

Wines of Germany marked March 13 as the official birthday of Riesling, giving wine lovers an annual occasion to celebrate this popular grape varietal. The date was selected from the cellar log of Count Katzenelnbogen near the Rheingau region from March, 1435.

Riesling was born in Germany near the Rheingau wine region on March 13, 1435. Wines of Germany is encouraging Riesling fans around the world to celebrate the versatility and unique characteristics of the variety with a Riesling toast, with the hashtag #RieslingBirthday on social media.