Beyond Bubbles: Exploring the Reasons for Drinking Sparkling Wine

Recent market research data provides insights into how, when, where, and why consumers opt for sparkling wines like Sekt, and who exactly the average consumer of sparkling wine is. Prof Dr Gergely Szolnoki, Christoph Kiefer, Dr Alexander Tacer and Oliver Hennes report.

Reading time: 3m 45s

The Changing Face of Wine: Re-evaluating "New World" and "Old World"

The terms New World and Old World have been used for decades to distinguish between countries of origin. M.Sc. Melissa Lohmeyer, Prof. Dr Gergely Szolnoki and Prof. Dr Siegfried Pöchtrager ask if these terms are still meaningful.

Reading time: 3m 15s

European Alcohol Policy Is Coming for Wine

Warning labels, advertising bans and price changes could upend the European wine industry. Frederik Nikolai Schulz and Jon Hanf from Hochschule Geisenheim University report on current developments in European alcohol policy.

Reading time: 5m

Trends in Wine Consumption in the US Wine Market

Not only is the US the world’s biggest wine market by value, but few countries can offer the variety of wines, regions and styles available to American consumers.

Reading time: 6m 15s

German Consumer Survey Shows Wine Lovers Want Transparency

A consumer survey done by Hochschule Geisenheim University shows that wine-interested consumers in Germany expect transparency around ingredients. Prof. Dr Simone Loose presents the findings. 

Reading time: 7m 15s

All About Sparkling Wine Consumption in Germany

Hochschule Geisenheim University and the Association of German Sparkling Wine Producers studied Germany’s sparkling wine market. How much is consumed and when—and who’s drinking it? A report by Professor Dr Gergely Szolnoki, Christoph Kiefer and  Dr Alexander Tacer.

Reading time: 1m 45s

 

Do Agglomerate Corks Make Wines Astringent?

Meininger's publishes academic papers in the interest of sharing knowledge within the industry and sparking debate. We welcome responses and submissions.
 

Reading time: 6m

Ukraine: Wine During Wartime

Ukraine has recently begun to rediscover its winemaking, receiving international recognition, obtaining ever higher marks at international competitions. However, all these challenges were nothing compared to the problems, which Ukrainian winemakers face due to the Russian invasion and war, which started in February 2022. Guest article by Jenia Nikolaichuk, Ukrainian wine expert and Andrii Tarasov (Hochschule Geisenheim University).

Reading time: 6m 50s

Blockchain’s Potential in the Wine Industry

An all-day forum presented various blockchain applications and their relevance to marketing. Michael Paul Kramer offers us a look to the most inspiring research and developments to come.

Reading time: 2m 30s