Now this isn’t exactly NEW news, but whoever said I was quick on the uptake. ACT NOW WHILE YOU STILL CAN – BE HEARD MY FRIENDS, BE HEARD!! Many of you may already know that some silly German politicians (for one, cough, cough – Kurt Beck, glad the SPD has taken a nose dive) have decide to push plans through in order to build the B50, a bridge spanning 1,7 KM, in the Mosel Valley (Germany’s largest bridge!).

Not only will this “kinda” ruin the natural beauty of the area but also damage natural resources and destroy cultural wealth built up over thousands of years – the world renown and loved Mosel Riesling!

Now this doesn’t mean that it will affect all Riesling producers in the Mosel Valley, but it will affect more than enough. “Who cares” you may ask? Well it’s exactly that type of mentality which is taking us to hell in a handbasket faster than a Porsche GT3 on a German Autobahn! Get it?

Reasons to sign the petition:
1. This bridge will only save commuters approx. 30 minutes. That’s it?? And they want to spend hundreds of Millions of Euros (270 M to be exact, projected, which means double that!!) – part of which are my hard earned Euros!!! Bastards!!
2. World famous Riesling vineyards will be affected.
3. The eco-systems in towns such as Ürzig, Zeltingen, Wehlen, Graach and Bernkastel are at risk. Who gives a hoot? OK, let them build a bridge in your backyard and let’s talk in 10 years… while they’re at it, let them add a couple of cell phone antennas and electrical masts.
4. Huge negative effect on tourism.
5. 7 years of planned construction… hehe, YA RIGHT! Make it a double, Charlie!!!
6. It’s a cultural bashing – and not just on wine culture!
7. Godzilla will possibly damage that little church in the foreground of the pic since he will more than likely use fire on his path of destruction when this monster gets built!

Save the Mosel Valley and crush the B50 before Godzilla does. Contact Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel: Yes, she would love to hear from you!!! Trust me on this one!!

Sign the petition here. Scroll down a bit for the English version.

Don’t let me ramble on since I’m not even a writer. You’ll find much better articles here (by real writers):
- JancisRobinson.com
- Decanter
- Harper’s Wine & Spirit
- S.A. Wine Information
- Bibendum Times

Keep on keepin’ ON!