Theresa Olkus of the VDP

Theresa Olkus is the managing director of the Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP). This is a German organization which promotes the country’s top wines and estates. It unites over 200 of Germany’s finest wineries under the organization's symbol - the VDP Eagle, which serves as a guarantor of quality.

Olkus speaks about the organization, German wine in general, dry Riesling, grand cru vineyards, German sekt (sparkling wines) and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir). She also recommends a place renowned for its great wine offering in her town of Mainz (wait until the end of the episode to hear this insider tip).