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SUMMARY:Comparative Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays Tasting: Germany and Burgundy
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to join the German Wine Society on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 at 7:00 pm for a comparative presentation on Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in Germany and the Burgundy region of France\, and tasting of twelve wines to illustrate the varieties of wine made from these grapes in these countries\, by our own Annette Schiller.  Registrations for this event are due by Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026\, and the price is $55 for GWS members\, $62 for non-members.  Please be aware that\, due to limited supply of the wines and size of the venue\, we have a maximum cap of 40 for attendance at this event.  Reserve early to avoid disappointment! What comes to your mind when you hear: “Chardonnay” or “Pinot Noir”? Burgundy\, of course! That is rightly so. Burgundy is one of the world’s most revered wine regions and unique in focusing on two grape varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. For more than 1000 years Burgundy vintners have understood that different soils and climates give different wines. They have honed their skills to produce wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that reflect the place they are coming from.  When you hear: “Germany” – you think Riesling. Riesling also is a terroir expressive grape variety and the Germans know about producing a wine that reflects its place. But Germany is not a mono-varietal wine region like Burgundy. There are many more grape varieties growing successfully here. For more than 1000 years Pinot Noir has been grown in Germany\, where it is called “Spätburgunder\,” directly translating as “late Burgundy.”  Pinot Noir is now the most widely planted red grape in Germany\, accounting for 11.8% of all plantings.  Chardonnay\, in contrast\, has only officially been allowed since 1991\, though there were earlier trial plantings\, and is still only about 2.2% of total cultivation\, while Riesling has remained the flagship grape.  Climate change presents new opportunities for German vintners. There is an evolution beyond traditional wine styles and grape varieties. At the same time\, Burgundy’s prices have soared and wine lovers often get priced out of their favorite wine. Germany offers a genuine alternative. At this tasting we will show you Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from both wine regions side by side. We start with a comparison of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Germany and Burgundy on the regional level. The next flight will be a step-up quality-wise: a comparison on the village level. As a highlight we have a comparison of 1er Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Burgundy and Erste Lage (Germany’s designation of 1er Cru) Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Germany.  We will taste 12 wines with many in the upper price bracket. Join us for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to have wines from top Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers from two different but also in some aspects similar regions.  It will be fun to discuss the wines during the tasting and it will be very interesting to hear the verdict of the audience on the favorites. The planned wine list is depicted below: Part 1: PINOT NOIR / SPÄTBURGUNDER   Germany                                                                     Burgundy   FLIGHT A: REGIONAL LEVEL   2023 Weingut von Winning\, Pinot Noir Royal\,     2022 Albert Bichot\, Bourgogne          Pfalz         FLIGHT B: VILLAGE LEVEL   2018 Weingut Bercher\, Burkheimer\, Baden          2022 Domaine Raquillet\, Mercurey   FLIGHT C: 1er CRU / ERSTE LAGE LEVEL   2022 Kallstädter Steinacker\,                                   2022 Volnay Santenots\,           Weingut Rings\, Pfalz                                                Domaine Thierry Matrot     Part 2: CHARDONNAY   Germany                                                                     Burgundy   FLIGHT A: REGIONAL LEVEL   2021 Weingut Kühling-Gillot\, Réserve\,                  2022 Maison Vincent Girardin\,           Rheinhessen                                                               Cuvée St.-Vincent\, Bourgogne   FLIGHT B: VILLAGE LEVEL   2024 Weingut Jülg\, Schweigen\, Pfalz                     2023 Domaine Ferret\, Pouilly-Fuissé   FLIGHT C: 1er CRU / ERSTE LAGE LEVEL   2023 Bönningheimer Sonnenberg\,                          2023 Beaune – Grèves\, Le Clos Blanc          Weingut Dautel\, Württemberg                               Louis Jadot                                                               A tasty buffet of cheeses\, bread\, crackers\, charcuterie\, grapes and veggies will be provided to accompany the wines.  Our tasting will begin at 7 p.m on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\, with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. to admit guests.  The location is the Van Ness Room that we have often used before for membership meetings and other events\, including many of Annette’s presentations to the GWS\, at 3001 Veazey Terrace NW\, Washington\, DC 20008.  Enter through the main lobby of the apartment building on the 5th floor\, and then go down to the 2nd floor by elevator and proceed down the hall to the clubroom.  While there is not off-street parking at this location\, on-street parking is available (bear in mind DC parking restrictions and meters)\, and there is easy access to Metro\, at the Van Ness Red Line station.   You can register and pay for this event in either of two ways.   First\, you can register on our chapter website\, https://germanwinesocietydc.org \, and make payment by PayPal.   You will need to create a GWS account for the website if you do not already have one\, and you will also need to have a PayPal account\, as we cannot accept payment by other forms of credit or online transfer.  If you are coming as a couple or other group\, you can either register and pay for each individual separately\, or do it as part of a single transaction and complete the payment on PayPal together.  If you do a single transaction\, please also email the Secretary of the GWS Capital Chapter at the address below to provide the names of each individual coming\, as the individual names will not all appear on the website form for multiple persons registering together. Second\, if you prefer to register by mail and pay by check for the event\, please clip off the registration form attached to this notice\, indicate the names of all who will be attending\, and mail a check made out to the German Wine Society in the proper amount along with the form to:  Carl Willner President and Secretary\, GWS Capital Chapter 1014 Reserve Champion Drive Rockville\, MD 20850 You can also reach the Secretary by e-mail at carl.willner1@verizon.net . Whether you are registering by mail or online\, please be sure to provide the names of all persons for whom you are registering\, and pay the appropriate price depending on whether each person is a GWS member (with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member.   You can also become a member or renew\, if your membership is not current\, together with your registration for this event by including an annual $35 dues payment (for an individual or a couple)\, through PayPal\, or by mail using a check\, in the same manner as registering for the event.   If you have been a member of the GWS Capital Chapter in the past but are not sure of your current membership status\, please email the Secretary at the above e-mail to confirm your status.       We do request that if you are experiencing symptoms of covid-19\, flu or other contagious illness\, or have tested positive for such an illness\, you stay home and recover\, and avoid putting other guests at risk.  Refunds can be provided in these circumstances if you notify us before the day of the event\, to allow us time to find another guest to take your place.  Otherwise\, refunds can only be made if you notify us before the deadline for registration. All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication.   Members and guests should use public transportation to events\, rely on a designated driver\, or taste the wines rather than finish them. If you have questions about this event\, you may contact the event organizer and presenter\, Annette Schiller\, at aschiller@ombiasypr.com \, or by phone at 703-459-7513.  Annette’s website is www.ombiasypr.com . For questions about registration and membership\, please contact Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, at  carl.willner1@verizon.net . If you no longer wish to receive our announcements\, please reply to this email to the sender.   To register by mail\, please fill out and cut the reservation form below with your check – do not mail the entire notice.     _______________________________________________________________________   REGISTRATION FORM FOR GERMAN WINE SOCIETY COMPARATIVE PINOT NOIRS AND CHARDONNAYS TASTING\, MAY 2\, 2026   $55.00 Members / $62.00 Non-Member Guests   Member(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________   Guest(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________   Total Enclosed: _________________________________________________________________   Daytime Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________   E-Mail: __________________________________________________________________ \nRegister for this Event
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SUMMARY:VISIT THE ALTO ADIGE WITH THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY AND ANNETTE SCHILLER!
DESCRIPTION:The German Wine Society’s Capital Chapter invites you to join us on Saturday\, September 13th\, 2025 at 7.00 pm for a tour presented by our own Annette Schiller through the Alto Adige (or in the German language: Süd-Tirol) and Trentino vineyards. A few of our tasting events have included wines of this region before\, such as the Austro-Hungarian Empire dinner\, but we have never had the opportunity to do a tasting before now focused entirely on the Alto Adige. This is an area where German and Alpine winemaking traditions merge with Italian ones\, on the edge of the German-speaking region of Europe\, and thus a very suitable topic for the German Wine Society. Registrations for this event are due by Tuesday\, September 9\, 2025\, and the price is $50 for GWS members\, $57 for non-members. Please be aware that\, due to limited supply of the wines and size of the venue\, we have a maximum cap of 40 for attendance at this event. Reserve early to avoid disappointment!As the climate gets warmer the wine connoisseur’s focus shifts more and more to higher altitude\, cooler climate regions such as Trentino-Alto Adige in search of elegant\, moderate alcohol wines.We will taste the following wines:The Whites:1. 2022 Riesling\, Kloster Neustift\, Eisacktal\, DOC Alto Adige2. 2023 Weissburgunder\, J.Hofstätter\, Tramin\, DOC Alto Adige3. 2022 Nosiola\, Cesconi Società Agricola\, IGT\, Vigneti Delle Dolomiti4. 2023 Gewürztraminer\, Elena Walch\, Tramin\, DOC Alto AdigeSparkling Wine:5. NV Ferrari Rosé\, Brut\, Trento DOCThe Reds:6. 2023 Schiava\, Alois Lageder\, Magrè\, DOC Alto Adige7. 2023 Pinot Noir\, Cantina Terlan\, DOC Alto Adige8. 2023 Lagrein\, Muri-Gries\, DOC Alto Adige9. 2022 Teroldego\, Foradori\, IGT\, Vigneti Delle Dolomiti10. 2021 Dinotte Blend\, Cantina Mezzocorona\, IGT\, Vigneti Delle DolomitiA tasty buffet of cheeses\, bread\, crackers\, charcuterie\, grapes and veggies will be provided to accompany the wines. Our tasting will begin at 7 p.m on Saturday\, September 13\, with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. to admit guests. The location is the Van Ness Room that we have often used before for membership meetings and other events\, including our Comparative Rieslings tasting earlier this year\, at 3001 Veazey Terrace NW\, Washington\, DC 20008. Enter through the main lobby of the apartment building on the 5th floor\, and then go down to the 2nd floor by elevator and proceed down the hall to the clubroom. While there is not off-street parking at this location\, on-street parking is available (bear in mind DC parking restrictions and meters)\, and there is easy access to Metro\, at the Van Ness Red Line station.You can register and pay for this event in either of two ways. First\, you can register on our chapter website\, https://germanwinesocietydc.org \, and make payment by PayPal. You will need to create a GWS account for the website if you do not already have one\, and you will also need to have a PayPal account\, as we cannot accept payment by other forms of credit or online transfer. If you are coming as a couple or other group\, you can either register and pay for each individual separately\, or do it as part of a single transaction and complete the payment on PayPal together. If you do a single transaction\, please also email the Secretary of the GWS Capital Chapter at the address below to provide the names of each individual coming\, as the individual names will not all appear on the website form for multiple persons registering together.Second\, if you prefer to register by mail and pay by check for the event\, please clip off the registration form attached to this notice\, indicate the names of all who will be attending\, and mail a check made out to the German Wine Society in the proper amount along with the form to: Carl WillnerPresident and Secretary\, GWS Capital Chapter1014 Reserve Champion DriveRockville\, MD 20850You can also reach the Secretary by e-mail at carl.willner1@verizon.net .Whether you are registering by mail or online\, please be sure to provide the names of all persons for whom you are registering\, and pay the appropriate price depending on whether each person is a GWS member (with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member. You can also become a member or renew\, if your membership is not current\, together with your registration for this event by including an annual $35 dues payment (for an individual or a couple)\, through PayPal\, or by mail using a check\, in the same manner as registering for the event. If you have been a member of the GWS Capital Chapter in the past but are not sure of your current membership status\, please email the Secretary at the above e-mail to confirm your status. We do request that if you are experiencing symptoms of covid-19\, flu or other contagious illness\, or have tested positive for such an illness\, you stay home and recover\, and avoid putting other guests at risk. Refunds can be provided in these circumstances if you notify us before the day of the event\, to allow us time to find another guest to take your place. Otherwise\, refunds can only be made if you notify us before the deadline for registration.All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Members and guests should use public transportation to events\, rely on a designated driver\, or taste the wines rather than finish them.If you have questions about this event\, you may contact the event organizer and presenter\, Annette Schiller\, at aschiller@ombiasypr.com \, or by phone at 703-459-7513. Annette’s website is www.ombiasypr.com . For questions about registration and membership\, please contact Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net .If you no longer wish to receive our announcements\, please reply to this email to the sender.A Historical Overview of the Alto Adige and its WinemakingTrentino-Alto Adige\, as this region is referred to in English-language guide books to wine regions\, is the northernmost wine region of Italy and a very special place where Italian and German traditions merge. Trentino-Alto Adige is a fascinating and unique region in the Alps. It boasts of an extraordinary variety of landscapes: snow-capped mountains in the Dolomites\, valleys\, streams\, Lake Garda\, and century-old breathtakingly beautiful towns true to their hybrid Germanic-Italian culture. This region\, situated south of the Alpine Brenner Pass\, has been through a rollercoaster of invasions and was a continuous bone of contention due to its strategic importance. Even in Roman times\, the Brenner Pass was strategically significant\, on the northern frontier of the Empire. In the Middle Ages\, it served as the main connection between Central Europe and Italy for merchants\, pilgrims\, and armies. Finally\, in the early 1600s Trentino (Süd-Tirol)-Alto Adige became part of the Habsburg Empire. After the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Habsburg Empire and the Central Powers after WW I\, this region was annexed by Italy. Countless uprisings by the Germanic population followed and Italy tried to eliminate the German language and culture.Modern-day Süd-Tirol was created in 1948\, after WW II. It was in 1946 that an official agreement was signed which gave this region extensive autonomy. Since the 1970s\, most legislative and administrative powers have been transferred to the two self-governing provinces that make up the region: the province of Trento\, commonly known as Trentino and the province of Bolzano (Bozen)\, commonly known as Alto Adige or Süd-Tirol in German. Official languages are German and Italian. The people have Italian citizenship.Trentino-Alto Adige has a very long history of winemaking\, about 3000 years. Trentino-Alto-Adige’s vineyards are true Alpin vineyards on elevations of 700 – 3\,300 ft on mostly gravelly soils. Because of the altitude of this region\, even in the hot and sunny summers night temperatures are always cool and these diurnal temperature differences are excellent for the production of wines of great finesse. This makes the region famous for single variety crisp\, beautiful white wines such as Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc)\, Gewürztraminer\, and the indigenous grape Nosiola. In terms of quantity\, more red wine is produced than white. More than 50 percent of all vineyards are planted with the light Schiava (Vernatsch in German). More and more vineyard area has been dedicated to Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir). The red Lagrein vine actually comes originally from Trentino\, but the finest Lagrein grows in Gries on flatter\, lower-lying vineyards directly near Bozen in Alto Adige. The often almost opaque\, dark purple Teroldego Rotaliano\, also an indigenous grape variety of the region\, on the other hand\, comes from one of the few rock-lined valleys in the northern part of Trentino. Trentino is also home of the production of modern style red blends. To register by mail\, please fill out and cut the reservation form below with your check – do not mail the entire notice._______________________________________________________________________REGISTRATION FORM FOR GERMAN WINE SOCIETY ALTO ADIGE TASTING\, SEPTEMBER 13\, 2025$50.00 Members / $57.00 Non-Member GuestsMember(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________Guest(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________Total Enclosed: _________________________________________________________________Daytime Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________E-Mail: __________________________________________________________________\n\nRegister for this Event
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SUMMARY:Comparative Riesling Tasting: Germany\, Austria\, Alsace   UPDATED
DESCRIPTION:We now have the full wine list for our Comparative Riesling Tasting — and there are not just nine wines as originally announced\, but twelve\, a bonus of three sparkling wines!  Please plan to join the German Wine Society on Saturday\, March 29\, 2025 at 7:00 pm for a presentation on the Riesling grape in Germany\, Austria and Alsace\, and tasting of twelve wines to illustrate the varieties of Riesling in these countries\, by our own Annette Schiller.    Registrations for this event are due by Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025\, and the price is $45 for GWS members\, $52 for non-members.  Please be aware that\, due to limited supply of the wines and size of the venue\, we have a maximum cap of 40 for attendance at this event.  Reserve now to avoid disappointment! One of the world’s most celebrated grape varieties is Riesling.  The Riesling is a perfect translator of the soils where it grows. This transparency of terroir means that Rieslings grown in different regions will produce wines with a markedly individual characteristic and distinct taste profile. The three countries whose Rieslings we will compare are all at the heart of Riesling cultivation in Europe.  Germany is the homeland of Riesling\, while Austria and Alsace are the two other major European Riesling producing regions.  Indeed\, Germany has been known in the U.S. mostly for its delicious Rieslings. Riesling is the #1 grape produced in Germany and Germany is also the #1 producer of Riesling world-wide (40% of the global Riesling production is in Germany). But Austria and Alsace\, while known for other varietals too\, both produce outstanding Rieslings as well\, with unique reflections of their own terroir. All wines have been acquired from top-notch wine makers and each flight will be a comparison within the same quality level to be fair to each wine.  There will now be four flights of three wines each\, one from each country\, progressing from sparkling wines to the estate level to village level to single vineyard wines. Flight 1: Sparkling wines 1)    2022 Sekt\, Riesling Reserve\, Brut\, Weingut Steininger\, Kamptal\, Austria  2)    2022 Sekt\, Riesling\, Brut\, Weingut Braunewell\, Rheinhessen\, Germany  3)    NV\, Crémant d’Alsace\, Riesling\, Brut\, Domaine Fey-Sohler\, Alsace   Flight 2: Estate wines 4)    2021 Riesling\, Weingut Steininger\, Kamptal\, Austria  5)    2021 Riesling\, Pur Mineral\, Weingut Rudolf Fürst\, Franken\, Germany  6)    2021 Riesling\, Maison Trimbach\, Alsace  Flight 3: Village level wines       7)   2022 Riesling\, Furth\, Weingut Müller-Grossmann\, Kremstal\, Austria        8)   2023 Riesling\, Birkweiler\, Weingut Rebholz\, Pfalz\, Germany        9)   2022 Riesling\, Berg\, Domaine Melanie Pfister\, Alsace    Flight 4: Single vineyard Grand Cru wines     10) 2022 Riesling Ried Steinertal\, Weingut Tegernseerhof\, Wachau\, Austria      11) 2018 Riesling Hattenheimer Nussbrunnen\, Grand Cru\, Weingut Balthasar Ress\,            Rheingau\, Germany     12) 2021 Riesling\, Grand Cru Schlossberg\, Domaine Weinbach\, Alsace It will be fun to discuss the wines during the tasting and it will be very interesting to hear the verdict of the audience on the favorites A tasty buffet of cheeses\, bread\, crackers\, charcuterie\, grapes and veggies will be provided to accompany the wines.  Our tasting will begin at 7 p.m on Saturday\, March 29\, with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. to admit guests.  The location is the Van Ness Room that we have often used before for membership meetings and other events\, including our New German Wine Law tasting in 2023\, at 3001 Veazey Terrace NW\, Washington\, DC 20008.  Enter through the main lobby of the apartment building on the 5th floor\, and then go down to the 2nd floor by elevator and proceed down the hall to the clubroom.  While there is not off-street parking at this location\, on-street parking is available (bear in mind DC parking restrictions and meters)\, and there is easy access to Metro\, at the Van Ness Red Line station.   You can register and pay for this event in either of two ways.   First\, you can register on our chapter website\, https://germanwinesocietydc.org \, and make payment by PayPal.   You will need to create a GWS account for the website if you do not already have one\, and you will also need to have a PayPal account\, as we cannot accept payment by other forms of credit or online transfer.  If you are coming as a couple or other group\, you can either register and pay for each individual separately\, or do it as part of a single transaction and complete the payment on PayPal together.  If you do a single transaction\, please also email the Secretary of the GWS Capital Chapter at the address below to provide the names of each individual coming\, as the individual names will not all appear on the website form for multiple persons registering together. Second\, if you prefer to register by mail and pay by check for the event\, please clip off the registration form attached to this notice\, indicate the names of all who will be attending\, and mail a check made out to the German Wine Society in the proper amount along with the form to:  Carl Willner President and Secretary\, GWS Capital Chapter 1014 Reserve Champion Drive Rockville\, MD 20850 You can also reach the Secretary by e-mail at carl.willner1@verizon.net . Whether you are registering by mail or online\, please be sure to provide the names of all persons for whom you are registering\, and pay the appropriate price depending on whether each person is a GWS member (with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member.   You can also become a member or renew\, if your membership is not current\, together with your registration for this event by including an annual $35 dues payment (for an individual or a couple)\, through PayPal\, or by mail using a check\, in the same manner as registering for the event.   If you have been a member of the GWS Capital Chapter in the past but are not sure of your current membership status\, please email the Secretary at the above e-mail to confirm your status.       We do request that if you are experiencing symptoms of covid-19\, flu or other contagious illness\, or have tested positive for such an illness\, you stay home and recover\, and avoid putting other guests at risk.  Refunds can be provided in these circumstances if you notify us before the day of the event\, to allow us time to find another guest to take your place.  Otherwise\, refunds can only be made if you notify us before the deadline for registration. All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication.   Members and guests should use public transportation to events\, rely on a designated driver\, or taste the wines rather than finish them. If you have questions about this event\, you may contact the event organizer and presenter\, Annette Schiller\, at aschiller@ombiasypr.com \, or by phone at 703-459-7513.  Annette’s website is www.ombiasypr.com . For questions about registration and membership\, please contact Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, at  carl.willner1@verizon.net . If you no longer wish to receive our announcements\, please reply to this email to the sender.   To register by mail\, please fill out and cut the reservation form below with your check – do not mail the entire notice.     _______________________________________________________________________   REGISTRATION FORM FOR GERMAN WINE SOCIETY COMPARATIVE RIESLINGS TASTING\, MARCH 29\, 2025   $45.00 Members / $52.00 Non-Member Guests   Member(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________   Guest(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________   Total Enclosed: _________________________________________________________________   Daytime Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________   E-Mail: __________________________________________________________________ \n\nRegister for this Event
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SUMMARY:TASTING WITH WINEGUT ÖKONOMIERAT REBHOLZ AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY
DESCRIPTION:INVITATION TO WINE TASTING WITH WINEGUT ÖKONOMIERAT REBHOLZ AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY\, JAN. 16\, 2025   NOTE: This event is FULL. No more reservations are accepted.   The German Wine Society Capital Chapter is proud to announce a very special event at the German Embassy in  Washington\, DC.  Please join us when we organize a tasting of the wines of Weingut Rebholz\, one of the top 5 wine estates in Germany. Twins Hans and Valentin Rebholz are the fourth generation at Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz (Ökonomierat -Economic  Councillor- is a professional honorary title which is only awarded in this form in the States of Rheinland-Pfalz and Saarland and which honors personalities who have made a particular contribution to agriculture and viticulture in the State) in  Siebeldingen in Germany’s southern Pfalz wine region. The Rebholz family’s connection with wine and winemaking can be  traced back to the 16th century but it was Hans’ and Valentin’s great-grandfather Eduard Rebholz who transformed the  agricultural farm into a wine estate with the clear focus to making pure “natural” wines. Hansjörg and Birgit Rebholz\, the third  generation of the Rebholz family continue what the founder\, the Ökonomierat Eduard Rebholz began: producing highly  individualistic wines by working as close as possible with nature. Today the winery is certified biodynamic. The Rebholz  wines do not undergo any chaptalization\, fining\, or deacidifying nor will sweet reserve be added to stay true to the  individuality of the terroir\, the climate\, and the grape. The Rebholz were the pioneers to producing fully fermented dry wines  in the southern Pfalz region. The majority of the 47 acres under vine is planted with Riesling and the Burgundy grapes. The  famous single vineyard sites are “Kastanienbusch” and “Im Sonnenschein”. Due to their purity the wines have an enormous  ageing potential. The Rebholz motto is: “No compromise!” Quoting the Vinum wine guide Germany of 2024\, where the estate  is among the very few being awarded the maximum of 5 stars: “The wines are absolutely captivating\, no compromise would ever leave the cellar\, there is no such thing as less than 100 percent.” Meet Hans Rebholz while he is in town. It will be fascinating to hear directly from the winemaker about his philosophy behind  each of the nine wines we will taste! The Wines: 2019 Riesling Sekt Extra Brut 2023 Muskateller Dry 2023 Riesling Estate Dry 2023 Riesling “vom Rotliegenden”\, Dry 2023 Riesling\, “Kastanienbusch” GG 2023 Pinot Blanc\, Estate 2023 Pinot Blanc\, “Im Sonnenschein” GG 2022 Chardonnay “R” 2019 Pinot Noir “R” There will be bread\, crackers\, and cheese bites to accompany the tasting. Date and Time: .   Thursday\, January 16\, 2025\, 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm.   Registrations for this event are due no later than Friday\, January 10\, 2025.  There is a maximum cap of 60 for this event\, given the supply of wines\, so register early to avoid disappointment. Location and Parking: Carl Schurz Auditorium German Embassy 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW Washington\, DC 20007 Gates open at 4.30 pm. Pass through security at the Reservoir Road gate to enter the Embassy.  You must bring a government issued valid picture ID. Please do not be late\, as Embassy security will close at 5 pm and no further guests can be admitted after that time. There is no parking available on Embassy grounds\, but limited street parking is available in the vicinity of the Embassy.  While there is no Metro stop near the Embassy\, it can be reached using public transportation by bus (D6). Price and Registration:   Participation is $ 40 for members of the German Wine Society and $ 47 for non-members.   You can register and pay for this event in either of two ways.   First\, you can register on the website of the German Wine Society website https://germanwinesocietydc.org \, and make payment by PayPal.  You will need to create a GWS account for the website if you do not already have one\, and you will also need to have a PayPal account\, as we cannot accept payment by other forms of credit or online transfer.  Use the payment buttons on the Shop page of the website\, rather than trying to register directly from the Event description\, and be sure to choose the appropriate price depending on whether you are a member or non-member of the German Wine Society.  Annual dues can also be paid through the website\, and are $35 for an individual or a couple. If you are not sure of your current membership status\, please check with the President and Secretary of the chapter\, Carl Willner\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net . Each individual has to pay separately for your name to show on the registration.  If you register for more than one person in one transaction\, be sure to email the Secretary at the time you register and let us know the names of your other guests.. Security reasons demand that the Embassy needs to be provided in advance with the name of each individual attending. Second\, if you prefer to register by mail and pay by check for the event\, please clip off the registration form attached to this notice\, indicate the names of all who will be attending\, and mail a check made out to the German Wine Society in the proper amount along with the form to:    Carl Willner\, President and Secretary\, GWS Capital Chapter\, 1014 Reserve Champion Drive\, Rockville\, MD 20850 Questions about this event should be directed to Annette Schiller at aschiller@ombiasypr.com \, and questions about membership\, attendance and payment to Carl Willner at carl.willner1@verizon.net .   All Society members and guests are reminded that drinking alcohol can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events.  It is advisable to provide designated drivers or other alternative modes of transit to driving where available\, or mostly to taste rather than fully consume alcohol where such drivers or alternative modes of transit are not available. If you no longer wish to receive our announcements\, please reply by email to our Secretary\, Carl Willner\, at the above address. _____________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM FOR GERMAN WINE SOCIETY WEINGUT REBHOLZ TASTING\, JANUARY 16\, 2025   $40.00 Members / $47.00 Non-Member Guests   Member(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________   Guest(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________   Total Enclosed: _________________________________________________________________   Daytime Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________   E-Mail: __________________________________________________________________ \n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/tasting-with-winegut-okonomierat-rebholz-at-the-german-embassy/
LOCATION:German Embassy\, 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, 20007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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