Riesling

• GermanWineUSA.com states that this white wine is Germany's premier grape variety in terms of the area of the Riesling-producing vineyards. HospitalityGuild.com explains that Riesling is golden-yellow in color and has green reflections. It is fruity and fresh with delicate acidity.

Grauer Burgunder (Ruländer, Pinot Gris)

• According to GermanWineUSA.com, this white German wine is food-compatible, sleek and dry. HospitalityGuild.com explains that the color is yellow-gold with even brown reflections; Grauer Burgunder is rich, glowing and spicy in taste.

Gewürztraminer (Traminer)

• Gewürztraminer, GermanWineUSA.com explains, is an "old, traditional variety prized for the high quality of its wine." This white German wine has a distinctive, pronounced bouquet and flavor. Drinkers of Gewürztraminer, GermanWineUSA.com states, compare the wine with the likeness of lychees or roses.

Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)

• GermanWineUSA.com says that "in Germany, the Spätburgunder is to red wine what the Riesling is to white wine: the cream of the crop." According to HospitalityGuild.com, this German red wine is dark-red in color; Spätburgunder has a delicate aroma and is known to taste like blackcurrant or blackberry.

Muskattrollinger

• According to HospitalityGuild.com, this red German wine is a specialty wine, notably good with desserts. It is a fruity wine, bright red in color, with an aroma of nutmeg.

Dornfelder

• GermanWineUSA.com explains that Dornfelder, a red German wine, is a newer German wine variety that is typically of a higher price point. HospitalityGuild.com describes Dornfelder as deep purple in color with a full body and smell.