German Wine Queen contest opens to men for first time in 80 years

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2025-03-16

Mannheim, Germany (dpa) - The traditional election of the German Wine Queen is set for major changes after nearly 80 years. The German Wine Institute, based in Bodenheim in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, confirmed to dpa that the annual contest will now be known as the Election of the Wine Monarch, reflecting a key shift: Men can now compete. For the first time, on September 26, two male candidates will participate in the competition in Neus......

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