Whatever happened to the German summer? It certainly ended suddenly this year. At least we can take comfort in a couple things. Despite the cold and rain of the past few days, the weather often picks up towards the end of September, and the season of the wine festival kicks into full swing. Bad Dürkheim's Wurstmarkt figured into many of our past weekend travel plans, and those who missed it this weekend, or didn’t get quite enough, have next weekend to attend as well. And the Rhine and Mosel regions will be hosting yet more celebrations of the grape both large and intimate.