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German Riesling is one of the world's great wines. It's also one of the most confusing to buy, because the label tells you almost nothing useful, unless you know what you're looking at. This guide fixes that. In seven pages, you'll learn the two classification systems that govern German Riesling labels, how to tell dry from sweet at a glance, and what the black eagle on the capsule actually means. Annotated real-label examples walk you through both the Prädikat and VDP systems, so you can apply what you've learned immediately. No jargon. No assumed knowledge. Just the information you actually need, explained the way a knowledgeable friend would explain it.