ZDF, 5.05 pm
Two years after the flood, "Länderspiegel" broadcasts live from the Ahr valley. Why is the reconstruction taking so long? Why is aid money still not arriving everywhere? Where is good progress being made in the Ahr valley? Presenter Yve Fehring deals with these questions in the programme from Altenahr, a community that was one of the hardest hit by the floods. Yve Fehring's guest is the Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Malu Dreyer, who answers questions about the lack of civil protection and political responsibility. Another guest is Dominik Gieler, mayor of Altenahr. Two weeks before the second anniversary, those affected and injured by the flood will also have their say.
tagesschau24, 21.45 hrs
The district of Lindau also includes Nonnenhorn on the outer border between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The Hornstein family of winegrowers have their vines right on the shores of Lake Constance: the soil was once a beach, is full of gravel and gives the wines their own character.
Bavarian Television, 2.30 pm
Georg Plattner takes back the helm and rudely dismisses Jakob Ressler as interim mayor. Back in office, he harasses Thomas Stickler wherever he can. At night, he has Thomas' vines sprayed with chemicals and then alerts the Federal Office for Viticulture. Andrea then files for divorce. In addition to his trouble with Mayor Plattner, Thomas also has private worries: his intimate enemy Andreas Koblenz makes eyes at Claudia during a wine tasting. In the meantime, Markus is increasingly looking after his son Karoly. Hermine and Gottfried have decided to buy a house near Rust. During the viewing, Hermine suffers a fainting spell and has to go to hospital. After her discharge, Gottfried realises that he wants to retire in order to spend more time with his Hermi. He hands over his business to Claudia for good.
Bavarian Television, 3.15 pm
"Wine for Punx" or "Zecko" is what young winemaker Christina Molitor from Nordheim near Würzburg calls her wines. What lies behind this is not a cheap marketing gimmick, but a bridge-building endeavour based on deep conviction. Since taking over the business in 2017, the 36-year-old has also wanted to get fans of punk, heavy metal and singer-songwriter music excited about wine. Punk fan Christina used to travel after her favourite bands from concert to concert. Today, she goes "on tour" herself and brings her wine to the people at music festivals. Christina's motto: No more fancy dress, good wine is for everyone!
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Bavarian Television, 5.15 pm
Winemaker Ludwig Knoll cultivates a special wine in the vineyards of Veitshöchheim. The grapes for his Pet Nat grow on the steep slopes above the River Main: a naturally sparkling, spontaneously fermented sparkling wine. Inspired by his culinary forays, Alexander Herrmann creates a carpaccio of honey-marinated pork medallions and a Bavarian ceviche with prawns in "Aufgegabelt".
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ARD-alpha, 8.15 pm
Jordan has many faces: outstanding doctors, lawyers and architects who work all over the world come from there. And there are highly qualified professionals like Omar, a successful winemaker in a Muslim country who has achieved world-class status with his red "Saint George".
Phoenix, 8.15 pm
Even before the sun rises, in the north, in one of the oldest industrial regions of the Bay Area, workers are toiling in the undulating vineyards of Napa Valley. Some of the winegrowers there are among the largest and most famous producers of American wine.
3sat, 11.50 a.m.
In the cellars of the archbishop's palace in Kromeríz (German: Kremsier), wine stocks for the Vatican are stored alongside the wine of the Bishop of Olomouc.
rbb television, 2.30 pm
Sometimes life is hard: first the spirited wine merchant Sonja catches her husband with his mistress, then she gets caught in a traffic stop for speeding. Finally, the extremely correct judge Dr Alain Mayer sits in judgement of Sonja and revokes her driving licence. So Sonja has to travel to Würzburg by train to buy new wines. On the train, she meets Judge Mayer of all people. A train breakdown forces the two of them to leave the train. And so begins an odyssey in which Alain Mayer's adherence to the law is put to the test. Sonja meets Mayer's son Robert by chance and learns that they both come from a renowned Alsatian winemaking family. Robert, who unlike his father carries on the family's "wine tradition", becomes Sonja's business partner. But this makes Alain, who is now quite smitten, doubt Sonja's sincerity. Was it all just a clever business ploy?
ORF Two, 9.55 a.m.
Election campaign in Rust: Thomas Stickler's sister Andrea Plattner is running against her ex-husband Georg for the office of mayor. However, the popular but politically inexperienced pharmacist refuses her brother's help. She prefers to rely on the advice of the shady spin doctor Felix Felsner. Biologist Karin Schwarz, on the other hand, who has just been severely criticised by Thomas for her methods against mosquitoes, takes an interest in his work and helps with the grape harvest. This also brings the two of them closer on a personal level. Thomas discovers just in time that Georg also has a hand in Spin Doctor Felsner. He is able to prove to Andrea that she has been badly betrayed.
SWR Television, 6.08 pm
Güls is a district of Koblenz. The town lies on the Moselle and was incorporated in 1970. To this day, many of the 6,000 inhabitants still live from wine and fruit growing. In the 1950s, Güls was one of the largest cherry trading centres in Europe. As a symbol of this, the town bears a bucket, a ladder and a rope in its coat of arms, the tools of the trade of the fruit growers. Everyday life in Güls is characterised above all by a kind of laissez-faire. The people of Güls seem to like to take life easy and enjoy it. This lifestyle also includes socialising and celebrations. First and foremost is the Güls Blossom Festival, which takes place every year at the village fountain. This is also where the heart of Güls beats. In a backyard, a farmer produces a genuine Güls speciality: he makes walnut pesto or liqueur from a type of walnut that only grows in Güls on the Moselle.
NDR television, 11.30 a.m.
Bordeaux produced the philosophers Michel de Montaigne and Baron de Montesquieu, the city's architecture is a prime example of classicism. And Bordeaux is the world capital of wine. A visit to the "Cité du Vin" wine museum is therefore a must. Film author Christine Seemann explores the city the French way in a restored 2CV (duck) with a Charleston look. Just an hour's drive to the south-west is the Cap Ferret peninsula with its colourful settlements of oyster farmers. If you like slurping oysters, this is the place for you. And only here is paté served with them. There is something magical about Cap Ferret: once you have got to know this narrow strip of sand, you will always want to return to this unobtrusive yet striking corner of the world between the rough Atlantic and the calm bay. Christine Seemann turns her back on the coast and drives eastwards into the heart of the Bordelais to Saint Émilion. The gently undulating wine-growing region was the first to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Saint Émilion is a total work of art, blending picturesquely into the landscape, full of enchanted corners and architectural treasures. And wine is the elixir of life that everything revolves around. In September, the Jurade, the wine brotherhood, authorises the grape harvest, a reason to celebrate, and not just for wine fans.
Bavarian television, 2.30 pm
Due to the warm weather, the harvest in Hungary and in Rust has to start almost simultaneously. Thomas and Paul are working round the clock with Blasius Schmalzl's help when Anna arrives unexpectedly from Australia to take her final exams. Chef Fabian is beside himself with joy - until he learns that Anna has fallen in love with another man. An old acquaintance also turns up at Rust: Thomas' former boss Hannes Janeke from Frankfurt wants to take a look at the Stickler & Stickler winery. Andrea receives a summons to appear in court: incited by parish doctor Eibecker, Georg, who now also wants a divorce, accuses her of adultery with Jakob Ressler. Andrea then summons Georg's mistress: It is his secretary Hedwig Prinz. Claudia and Thomas are also at loggerheads. Although they hardly have any time for each other, Claudia secretly spends a cheerful afternoon with Andreas Koblenz and her colleague Lisa Weber. She has no idea that Thomas has seen her by chance. Hermine has to go back to the clinic: the diagnosis is devastating.
3sat, 6.45 pm
An idyllic day in the vineyards, singing nuns out and about in God's beautiful nature - when Sister Camilla suddenly finds a dead body under the wayside cross on the western slope. When Inspector Josef Baumert learns that Camilla, of all people, has found the body, he realises that he can forget about investigating the case of murdered winegrower's assistant Franky Strobel without being disturbed. In fact, the nun sets to work straight away. Unlike Baumert, she is convinced that the murder and the strange cases of damage at the Feuerbach winery, where Franky was employed, are connected. Was someone trying to bankrupt the winegrowing family?
3sat, 12.50 pm
Simin Sadeghi traces the secrets of port wine and learns how different wines are blended in a winemaker's laboratory.
arte, 5.15 pm
On the sunny side of the Caucasus, at the foot of snow-capped Mount Ararat, lies Armenia. Thanks to its ancient collections of writings and large archives of books, the country's cultural history can be easily traced back: Wine was probably invented here and the capital Yerevan was founded 2,700 years ago.
Swiss Television SRF Two, 21.00 hrs
France, the land of wine: hills full of vines characterise the landscape in many regions. But in some places, cultivation methods have exhausted the vineyards. Some winegrowers are therefore breaking new ground - with unusual ideas and in harmony with nature. One person fighting against the death of vineyards in France is grape grower Lilian Bérillon. He owns a nursery in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a small municipality in the south of France. It tips the scales when it comes to the survival and longevity of the plants: the quality of the vines he breeds also determines the quality of the grapes that will later grow on them. The Beaujolais wine region to the north of Lyon is also going through a turbulent time. The controversial quality of Beaujolais Nouveau has led an entire region into crisis. Julien Merle, a young fifth-generation winegrower, has broken with tradition here. Together with his partner Nathalie, he works in a farmer's way: organically, without chemicals. The result is young natural wines that are not only in vogue in France, but worldwide.
SWR Television, 21.00 hrs
One of the most beautiful wine-growing regions in Germany lies along the Moselle. The steep slopes offer the best conditions for growing grapes and for an enjoyable holiday. No wonder the region is becoming increasingly popular as a destination for holidays or a long weekend. There are many hiking routes through the vineyards, picturesque towns with half-timbered houses, wine and culinary delights. Numerous package deals are available - from extended weekends with winegrowers to gourmet tours lasting several days. How do you find the right package in the jungle of offers? Do you really save money when you book a package holiday? How varied is a holiday on the Moselle? SWR presenter Johannes Zenglein checks out package deals and tries out whether his individually planned pleasure trip might be even cheaper. Five days between Trier and Koblenz.
3sat, 2.25 pm
The popular holiday region of South Tyrol is nestled between the Eastern Alps and the Dolomites. Here, rugged mountains meet wine-growing landscapes and the sun shines 300 days a year. You can explore the picturesque wine villages along the South Tyrolean Wine Road all the way to Lake Kaltern by bike. And if you're travelling by bike, you can also sample a wine or two.
SWR Television, 21.00 hrs
Climate change is changing the world of wine: winegrowers and scientists are looking for new ways. Winemaker Eva Vollmer from Rheinhessen launched the "Future Wines" initiative with colleagues. Her "Rebvolution" is committed to planting new grape varieties that defy climate change and protect the environment. Will winegrowers abandon their traditional vines in favour of resistant new varieties?
NDR Television, 8.15 pm
The journey heads east on the "Linha do Douro". The railway line was originally built to deliver wine from the Douro Valley to the port wine cellars. Today, the line is famous for its breathtaking views of the river. And on the slopes of the Douro, which meanders from the mountains to the sea, not only do the grapes for the famous port wines ripen, but also little gems. Jorge Tenreiro has fulfilled a dream with his Quinta do Cume winery. The heart surgeon grew up on a vineyard. When he was 18, his father sold the estate. But Jorge couldn't let go of his childhood memories. That's why he and his wife Claudia invested in a few hectares of land in the heart of the green Douro Valley. The whole family comes to harvest the grapes every September.
SWR Television, 21.00 hrs
A shelf full of wine, covered in mud - that's all that's left of Eddy's grocery shop. Decades of work and a lot of passion were washed away overnight by the 2021 flood of the century. Edgar Ley worked in the corner shop in Dernau for more than 40 years. Now he has to start all over again and wants to build a new shop. Fears about the future, trouble on the building site and the terrible memories of the night of the flood are all part of the ambitious project: He wanted to open in April 2022, but things turned out differently. Can Eddy and his wife Daniela save the family business or will they have to look for other ways? The documentary accompanies Eddy Ley and his family for a year and a half on their journey after the flood.
ORF III, 17.40 hrs
Extensive alpine pastures, unspoilt river landscapes, gentle vineyards and winegrowers' houses: this is Western Styria. The soot of coal mining is history. Today, it is the white Lipizzaner horses and the Blaue Wildbacher grape that make the region colourful and full of life. Next to them is Schilcher, the unmistakable rosé wine made from Blauer Wildbacher grapes. It was the Styrian prince, Archduke Johann, who had these vines cultivated on a large scale. Only in Schilcherland, from Ligist via Stainz to Eibiswald, does the grape variety find the best soils and the right climate.
SWR Television, 8.15 pm
The film team was here a year ago and is now back in the Ahr Valley on the second anniversary of the devastating flood. People here are still looking ahead. Where do the people get their strength from? With an unprecedented act of solidarity, everything has been set in motion here and many things have been made possible so that people can experience them again: the cycle paths, the red wine hiking trail, but also all the beautiful and mysterious places. Three days visiting the Ahr Valley, three days with a touristic view of a region that is working together. The people of the Ahr are confidently saying: We are becoming #colourful again!
hr television, 9.00 pm
Warm hospitality, good wine, good food, 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, a picture-book landscape and - as if that wasn't enough for a traditional wine region - in March, the almond blossom heralds the start of spring here. Then a pink splendour adorns the German Wine Route and the hiking trails. We accompany the former wine princess Christina Fischer on a journey through her homeland. From the Palatinate Forest to Deidesheim, we discover with her a region that has much more to offer than "Worscht un' Woi".
hr television, 4.00 pm
A trip through Rheinhessen is worthwhile. It's just a Katzensprung ferry ride across the Rhine. There you will travel through gently rolling vineyards with views of many wind turbines and small villages that end in "-heim". Germany's largest wine-growing region has the right wine for every taste. Nina Thomas visits some of the many dedicated winegrowers in the vineyards. There is also food to go with the wine - from hearty vintner's snacks and pike-perch with black pudding to rack of lamb and chocolate dessert.
MDR television, 2.15 pm
When the excavators removed the earth in front of the village of Geisendorf, they came across old wine terraces. When the excavators disappeared, a mountain of mineral-rich rock was heaped up: the Wolkenberg. Bettina Muthmann and Martin Schwarz have started to cultivate vines there again. In what is still a barren landscape, the duo have managed to fill their barrels with wine from Brandenburg every year so far.
Bavarian Television, 2.30 pm
The grape harvest has begun and Thomas and Paul are working around the clock. Anna is back from Australia to take her final exams. The Plattners accuse each other of adultery in court. Claudia and Thomas are also at odds: although they barely have time for each other, Claudia secretly spends a cheerful afternoon with Andreas Koblenz and her colleague Lisa Weber, unaware that Thomas has accidentally seen her.
ZDF, 4.45 pm
Idyllic vineyards, picturesque hiking trails: until the flood disaster in 2021, the Ahr Valley was considered a dream destination for spa and wine tourists. Suddenly, all that was over - today, the destruction in the Ahr Valley is seen as a symbol of extreme weather events, which could also become more frequent in Germany as a result of climate change. However, tourism is traditionally one of the most important economic factors for the region. How can the Ahr Valley become attractive again when the infrastructure and catering industry are in ruins? Hotelier Christian Lindner is asking himself this question. Together with his family, he is daring to rebuild his art nouveau hotel - and is also fighting for a sustainable tourism concept as chairman of the "Ahrtal-Tourismus Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler e.V." association. The aim: a disaster like this must not happen again - the reconstruction is characterised by sustainability. If Lindner has his way, the Ahr Valley will become a model region for gentle and sustainable tourism.
SWR Television, 8.15 pm
A region like a photo and film set - that's the Istrian peninsula in Croatia: hidden bays, wild mountains, rolling hills and the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic all around. All of this was already appreciated by the ancient Romans and later by distinguished travellers of the Belle Époque. The Winnetou film "Among Vultures" was also partly shot here. The documentary makes the landscape tangible with spectacular aerial shots. The picturesque coastal towns have retained their centuries-old charm to this day. The people are also special: Winegrowers, shepherds, singing fishermen. Their openness and hospitality are impressive. In recent decades, Istria has developed into Croatia's most popular holiday region, attracting millions of visitors from Europe every year. It can get quite crowded in high summer.
3sat, 9.45 a.m.
Travelling through the south-eastern tip of France is a feast for the senses. In summer, the blooming lavender fields are a favourite photo motif. The scent of truffles and Mediterranean herbs wafts through the markets. Picturesque mountain villages invite you to explore. From Avignon, it is only a Katzensprung to the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine-growing region in the southern Rhone Valley.
hr television, 9.15 a.m.
A trip through Rheinhessen is worthwhile. It's just a short hop across the Rhine on the ferry. The route takes you through gently rolling vineyards with views of many wind turbines and many small villages that end in "-heim". Nina Thomas visits some of the many dedicated winegrowers in their vineyards. There is also food to go with the wine - from a hearty winegrower's snack and pike-perch with black pudding to rack of lamb and chocolate dessert.
arte, 18.35 hrs
For Christian Müller-Schick, oak wood from the Palatinate Forest is the most important raw material. He is the only stave maker in Germany and uses it to make longitudinal timbers that are used to build barrels. Frank John is one of the winegrowers who prefer to age their wine in Palatinate oak. He practises biodynamic viticulture and is a pioneer of natural farming in the Palatinate. His wines are among the best in Germany. One of the reasons for this is the special climate on the edge of the Palatinate Forest.
3sat, 11.50 a.m.
The journey leads from the former royal city of Évora through the Alentejo hinterland with its unique cork oak forests, olive groves and vineyards, via Estremoz, Marvao and Monsaraz, which lies on Europe's largest reservoir, to the Atlantic coast and Vasco da Gama's birthplace of Sines.
Bavarian Television
The Winegrower King
Season 2, episode 10
The Stickler family is very worried about Hermine. After an attack of weakness, she waits in hospital for the final diagnosis. In the meantime, Thomas also has to take care of the inn, as chef Fabian wants to quit due to his heartbreak over Anna. Unsurprisingly, Thomas and Claudia hardly have any time for each other outside of work. With a heavy heart, they decide to take a break from their relationship. And while Andrea hopes for a quick divorce, she is put under massive pressure by her still-husband, Mayor Georg Plattner. After a conversation with Thomas, she decides to draw a line in the sand - and makes Georg a surprising offer.
3sat, 4.05 pm
With "vapore", the "Treno Natura" puffs through the magically lit Orcia Valley. Gentle hills on which medieval villages are enthroned, cypress avenues leading to romantic country estates, olive groves, fields and vineyards. On one of the hills lies the small town of Montalcino, famous for its wines. Brunello di Montalcino is considered a wine for the most discerning palates. Not far from Montalcino, nestled in an enchanting landscape, lies the Tenuta di Collosorbo. The traditional winery has been in female hands for 25 years. Mother Giovanna and her daughters Lucia and Laura produce an outstanding wine year after year. Their Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino are among the best wines in Italy. Terroir and expertise are Collosorbo's formula for success.
arte, 9.00 a.m.
France, the land of wine: hills full of vines characterise the landscape in many regions. But in some places, cultivation methods have exhausted the vineyards. Some winegrowers are therefore breaking new ground - with unusual ideas and in harmony with nature. One person fighting against the death of vineyards in France is grape grower Lilian Bérillon. He owns a nursery in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a small municipality in the south of France. It tips the scales when it comes to the survival and longevity of the plants: the quality of the vines he breeds also determines the quality of the grapes that will later grow on them. The Beaujolais wine region to the north of Lyon is also going through a turbulent time. The controversial quality of Beaujolais Nouveau has led an entire region into crisis. Julien Merle, a young fifth-generation winegrower, has broken with tradition here. Together with his partner Nathalie, he works in a farmer's way: organically, without chemicals. The result is young natural wines that are not only in vogue in France, but worldwide.
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3sat, 11.45 a.m.
The Rhine island of Mariannenaue belongs to Reinhartshausen Castle. Special wine grows there in a special climate. And a vintner's beer is brewed from the wild hops that grow there. Nearby is the Klostermühle in Kiedrich - with down-to-earth cuisine and a long Rheingau tradition.
arte, 9.00 a.m.
Narbonne in southern France is a quiet provincial town today, but was once one of the most important metropolises of the Roman Empire. In the first century BC, Narbo Martius, the first Roman colony in Gaul, developed into the capital of a huge province called Gallia Narbonensis. Excavations have brought to light residential areas, ancient streets, vineyards, harbour facilities and even a magnificent 2,500 square metre villa.
Phoenix, 23.45 hrs
Rome's rule on the Rhine has left countless traces. A particularly large number of monuments can be found in the former imperial residence of Trier. There was even talk of a second Rome. Archaeologist Matthias Wemhoff goes in search of traces along the Rhine and Moselle. The Romans on the Rhine not only left behind countless buildings, their traces can also be found in the cuisine. They cultivated wine on the Moselle, Rhine and Nahe, which was even exported to Rome, and provided fresh vegetables in the form of rocket and goutweed.
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arte, 4.35 pm
Zeus is known in mythology as a true womaniser. One day he seduces a mortal: Semele, the princess of Thebes. She gives him a son, Dionysus, who is initially denied access to Olympus due to his dual nature and the anger of Hera, Zeus' wife. Dionysus is raised by nymphs. He knows that he will have a long and arduous journey ahead of him until the gods recognise him. He becomes a wandering god, a vagabond. One morning, Dionysus makes a discovery that will change the lives of mortals: The young god finds grapes, and the idea matures in his mind to plant vines and press wine from the grapes. He decides to travel the world and pass on the knowledge of how to make wine to the people. After his journey, he travelled through Syria and Egypt to Thrace and India with a noisy, strange entourage of maenads and satyrs. As an outsider, however, he often encounters rejection. Even in his native city of Thebes, he finds it difficult to make his voice heard. King Pentheus, who reigned there, struck at the young demigod's pride - and had to pay bitterly for it. It would be a long time before his tolerance and openness, his love of poetry and theatre and his enjoyment of dressing up and partying would prevail and the cult of Dionysus would emerge.
Bavarian Television
The Winegrower King
Season 2, episode 11
A young woman, Sarah Richards, turns up unexpectedly at Rust and wants to speak to Claudia's father Blasius. She is Claudia's younger half-sister and it would have been her mother's last wish to deliver letters from her to him and Claudia. In the meantime, Thomas and Jakob Ressler and their citizens' initiative are trying to inform the residents of Rust about the machinations surrounding the financing of Bergham Castle. They want to collect enough signatures to submit a motion to the local council against the overly expensive project. But Mayor Plattner doesn't have to wait long for a targeted counter-attack: on his initiative, Stickler & Stickler are deprived of an important grant. Suddenly Thomas is completely up in the air financially.