BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//German Wine Society DC Chapter - ECPv6.8.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:German Wine Society DC Chapter X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for German Wine Society DC Chapter REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20260114T235009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T235009Z UID:12551-1771689600-1771698600@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:GWS Capital Chapter Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Dear Members and Friends of the German Wine Society\,Prosit Neujahr! Online registration for the 2026 Capital Chapter Membership Meeting is now open! Please make reservations by Monday\, February 16\, 2026.  This year’s Membership Meeting will take place on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026\, starting at 4:00 pm EST\, and planned to last until about 6:30 pm.  As with our last Membership Meeting in February 2025\, the Membership Meeting this year will be held online\, using Zoom.  Though the pandemic is over\, flu and other viruses still abound during this winter\, and meeting virtually also avoids the risk of having to postpone for inclement weather\, while permitting our members in more distant locations to attend conveniently.  You will need to have access to Zoom to participate in the meeting\, either downloaded on your computer or otherwise available through your browser (please note\, however\, that there is an option for members to vote in the election by mail even if you do not have Zoom access).  Everyone who provides notification of their intent to come (by registering on the website\, by mail or by email to the Secretary) will receive a Zoom link from Board member Karen Stokes by email prior to the event\, which can be used to log in at the start time.  The meeting’s start time at 4:00 pm EST allows members to finish in time for dinner\, and also allows members who may be in Europe to participate.    Our agenda will begin with reports from the officers of the Chapter\, including discussion of our finances\, membership\, and cellar status\, followed by the Board election\, and then open discussion of other chapter business and questions\, and plans for the future.  What would you like to have the Society do – what are your expectations? The Board needs to know!  The business portion of the meeting will be followed by the fun part – a multiple-choice quiz on knowledge of German wines with the chance to win several wine prizes from our cellar (to be delivered at the next in-person events the winners attend\, or by arrangement with the Cellarmaster for pickup).   We anticipate awarding four wine prizes\, and here is the list of five wines from which the prize winners can choose\, in order of the highest scores achieved: 2023 Keller Vom muscheligen Kalk\, Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris/Silvaner/Chardonnay blend\, Rheinhessen2023 Schäfer-Fröhlich Vulkangestein\, Riesling Trocken\, Nahe2020 Schloss Lieser Juffer Sonnenuhr\, Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel2022 Enderle & Moll\, Pinot Noir\, Baden2023 Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube\, Riesling Kabinett\, MoselOf course\, as this is an online event\, members will supply their own choice of wines\, cheeses and other foods\, and there will be an opportunity to discuss your wine choices with other participants\, as we did during the last Membership Meeting.  Members in good standing (current on dues) pay nothing for this event (but still need to register via our website or mail\, or by email to the Secretary\, so that we can have an accurate count of who is coming and can send the Zoom link to everyone); non-members (including those who have been registered as members before but are not current on dues) pay $15 each\, through website registration using PayPal or by check.    It is at this annual meeting we elect new officers and directors to the Chapter Board.   Only members in good standing\, with annual dues payments current\, are entitled to vote in the election or to attend this event free of charge; $35 annual dues payments per individual or couple may be made online through the website using PayPal or by check to ensure that you are current\, before the meeting.   A dues payment made prior to the meeting is sufficient to restore membership status and allow you to attend without charge and participate in the election.  Please contact the Secretary if you are not sure whether you are current. Members can vote in person at the meeting\, or by returning their written ballots (found at the end of the attached candidate statements) by February 16\, 2026. Candidate statements and the ballot form (for those who will not be voting in person at the election but would still like to submit a vote) are attached to this notice in a separate document\, in the version of the notice sent by e-mail.  Nominations of other candidates than those listed below and on the attached ballot have to be received by no later than Saturday\, February 7\, 2026\, under our By-Laws\, so as to allow revised ballots for the election to be prepared and distributed.  Most of the candidates running have already been serving in their positions\, but we have two new Director candidates\, one of whom has previously served on the Board.  The Chapter President is also running for Chapter Secretary\, in the absence of a separate candidate to fill the Secretary position; he was elected to serve in both capacities for the past five years.  As part of this meeting\, we will also recognize the service of Jim Palanchar\, who is stepping down from his position as Director after several years on the Board. The candidates running for positions on the Board this election are: Carl Willner – for Chapter President and Secretary (positions listed separately on ballot)Christian Schiller – for Chapter Vice PresidentKen Belsley – for Chapter TreasurerKaren Stokes – for Director\, also serving as CellarmasterKlaus Teuter – for Director\, also serving as WebmasterMaria So – for DirectorAnnette Schiller – for DirectorOur By-Laws do not permit nominations from the floor at the meeting for any position for which a candidate is already running\, but only in advance so that ballots for a disputed election can be prepared\, although floor nominations for uncontested positions are allowed.  For this election\, all Board positions have one candidate running.  You can give back to the Chapter by seeking to join the Board\, or by volunteering to plan or help with a monthly tasting.  Your active participation in planning and managing events helps the organization grow – and to do so in the direction you choose.  All correspondence in response to this email should be directed to our President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, by email to carl.willner1@verizon.net or by mail at: Carl Willner1014 Reserve Champion DriveRockville\, MD 20850Our website address for online registration is at http://germanwinesocietydc.org .    If you are attending as a non-member and need to pay online\, please be sure to have a PayPal account in advance\, as we cannot accept payments by other forms of credit.  If you decide to register by mail\, please mail your registration (and check\, made out to the German Wine Society\, if registering as a non-member) to the Chapter Secretary\, Carl Willner\, whose address is listed above.All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. Fortunately\, one of the benefits of holding an online event is that most of you will be safely at home and not driving to the event\, but should you decide to visit a friend in order to participate from there\, please bear in mind the usual cautions about having a designated driver where available\, or mostly tasting rather than consuming alcohol when such drivers are not available.  Drinking in moderation will also help to avoid any mishaps using your computer!  Carl WillnerPresident and SecretaryGerman Wine Society Capital Chapter  ___________________________________________________________________________________Please clip and return this registration form if registering by mail\, to the Secretary at the address listed above.  Do not return the entire event notice.   If you are voting by mail rather than by participating in the online meeting\, please also clip the ballot form from the attached Candidate Statement and return that to the Secretary. Reservation Form for GERMAN WINE SOCIETY CAPITAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING\, SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 21\, 2026 Name(s) _______________________________________________________________ Member or non-Member __________________________________________________ Payment submitted _______________________________________________________ E-mail contact ____________________________________________________________ Telephone contact _________________________________________________________\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-capital-chapter-membership-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Business ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net LOCATION:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-capital-chapter-membership-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20251101T221128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T220503Z UID:12439-1765562400-1765576800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE COSMOS CLUB DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT. Ho\, Ho\, Ho\, German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wines\, it’s nearly time to hang the stockings and dream of delicious German wine!  We can gather in person again in Washington\, D.C. amidst all the elegance of Embassy Row.  So\, please plan to attend the GWS Holiday paired dinner at the Cosmos Club\, Friday\, December 12\, 2025 for dinner starting at 7:00 pm\, with registration and service of welcoming sekt and hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6:00 pm.  We are very fortunate to have access to this elegant and festive venue again this year.   The paired dinner includes a variety of nine German wines and New York Riesling wines\, two sparkling\, six whites and a red\, among them three prädikat-level entree and dessert selections including a Beerenauslese\, accompanied by a three-course meal preceded by hors d’oeuvres.   This year\, we are offering a choice of three different entrees with different prices\, beef\, salmon and duck\, as well as a vegan “Chef’s Choice” alternative.  Be sure to register for the one you want\, and if there are multiple people on your order\, register separately for each different entree choice and let the Secretary know by email who is having each choice for the place cards. In addition\, there will be entertainment – a holiday piano trio featuring Christine Kharazian on violin\, Irina Ponomareva on cello\, and Nina Willner on piano\, with an opportunity to sing some German and other traditional songs together!    Location:  The address for our holiday dinner is 2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. 20008\, just a few blocks from Dupont Circle.   Metro is near (Dupont Circle Red Line) and parking is available to the rear of the club.   The stunning venue is\, as in past years\, the wood-paneled Members Dining Room on the 2nd floor in this landmark building.  This year\, both the opening reception and the dinner will take place in the same room – please come into the Members Dining Room when arriving to sign in rather than waiting in the Long Gallery outside.  With fireplaces lit\, perfect for a special holiday wine event with family and friends!  There is a coatroom on the first floor free for members and guests – no need to bring heavy bags and coats upstairs to the event. Safety Precautions:  We and the Cosmos Club are no longer requiring proof of vaccination.\, if you contract or test positive for covid-19 or other communicable disease in advance of the event\, we request that you not come for the safety of our other guests\, and request a refund which we can provide if notified ahead of of the day of the event\, to give us a chance to offer the place to another guest.  Mask use when arriving is optional.    Menu:  The paired menu will be as follows: Welcome Reception with passed hors d’oeuvres  Chicken Yakitori Skewers with sweet chili aioli Endive Boat with blue cheese\, candied walnuts\, anchovy-lemon vinaigrette Smoked Salmon Latkes – potato latke\, dill creme fraiche\, marinated cucumber 2022 Staatsweinkellerei Eberbach Riesling Sekt Brut (12.5% alc.) 2015 Raumland Blanc de Noirs Cuvee Marie-Luise Sekt Brut\, Rheinhessen (12% alc.) First (Appetizer) Course Compressed Apple Salad with candied walnuts\, local greens\, dried cherries\, crumbled feta\, cranberry dressing Cosmos Club Popovers with sweet creamery butter 2022 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Weissburgunder Trocken\, Pfalz (12% alc.) WS 89 2024 Dr. Konstantin Frank Eugenia Dry Riesling\, Finger Lakes\, New York (12% alc.) WS 90 Entree Course (choose one dish when registering) Grilled Beef Tenderloin with carrot puree\, roasted mushroom\, crispy sun chokes\, morel cognac sauce Fennel Spiced Duck Breast with fall squash risotto\, plumped cherries\, compressed fennel\, pepita crumble Everything Crusted Salmon with roasted brussels sprouts\, braised red cabbage\, compressed fennel\, dill\, mustard barre blanc “Chef’s Choice” Gluten Free Vegan Meal (specific dish to be determined) 2024 Dr. Konstantin Frank Reserve Riesling Medium-Sweet\, Finger Lakes\, New York (11% alc.) 2022 Meyer-Näkel Frühburgunder\, Ahr (13% alc.) WE 91 2014 Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese\, Pfalz (9.5% alc.) WE 87 Dessert Course Chocolate Mousse Cake\, with berries\, berry coulis 2023 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese\, Nahe (8.5% alc.) JS 99\, VM 97 2021 Karl Erbes Ürziger in der Kranklei Riesling Beerenauslese\, Mosel (6% alc.) WA 98 Coffee and Tea Service Parking:  Club parking is off Florida Avenue behind the club.  There is a small white sign showing the parking entrance.  Parking is included in the event price and there is no tipping at the club including the valet parking.  Parking is limited and club members have preference.  It is highly advisable not to arrive late in case there are other functions going on at the club that evening. Dress Code:  The dress code for the Cosmos Club is strict – jackets and ties for men\, comparable business or evening attire for women.  No jeans or tennis shoes are allowed. Prices:  The dinner price\, varying by entree selected\, is:  Grilled Beef Tenderloin $250 members/$260 non-membersEverything Crusted Salmon $240 members/$250 non-membersFennel Spiced Duck Breast $240 members/$250 non-membersVegan “Chef’s Choice” $230 members/$240 non-members If you are not sure of your current membership status\, please contact the Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net before ordering to confirm.   Membership costs $35 annually for an individual or couple\, and can be paid online using our website and PayPal\, or by check\, in the same way and at the same time as registering for the event. When and How to Register:  The deadline for reservations is Friday\, December 5\, 2025 so that we may provide the chef with an accurate count of total guests as well as the entrees chosen for each guest\, and allow time for place cards for each guest to be made.   No late reservations can be allowed for this event due to these club requirements.   This promises to be a wonderful event so please make your reservations right away and don’t miss out! There are two ways to join in the fun.   You can register on our website\, http://germanwinesocietydc.org \, and pay online for the event using PayPal.  If you do not already have an account on our website\, you will need to set one up.  There are separate buttons to choose each entree menu option\, and for members and non-members\, to reflect the varying prices.  An email message to the Secretary at carl.willner1@verizon.net to let us know who is having each entree option is requested\, if there are multiple guests on the reservation with different entree preferences – otherwise\, we will need to reach out to you.  Or\, you can submit a check for the event to our Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, payable to the German Wine Society\, at the following address and using the form below\, and making sure to note your entree preference for each guest.  Any member dues that may be owed can also be paid online or by check.  Please include names\, number of guests\, email and phone number. Carl Willner1014 Reserve Champion DriveRockville\, MD 20850    Tours:  The Cosmos Club has advised us that tours of the historic club mansion for interested guests are once again possible\, as in past years.  Availability of tours will depend on willingness of members who are also Cosmos Club members to conduct them\, but we understand that one or more Cosmos Club members will agree to lead tours.  If you would like to participate in a tour\, please reply to this message and let us know of your interest\, and you will be advised at a later date when to arrive for a tour (usually either an hour before the event\, or at the end of the event). Questions about Event:  The event organizer is Carl Willner\, who can be reached by email at carl.willner1@verizon.net\, or at 202-674-9044.   Please contact him with any questions\, including current membership status\, or correspondence in response to this email.    All Society Members and guests are reminded that drinking alcohol can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their 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 to this email to our Secretary\, Carl Willner. If registering by mail\, please cut and return the reservation form portion of the notice below – do not mail the entire notice. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Reservation form for GERMAN WINE SOCIETY HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE COSMOS CLUB\, FRIDAY\, DECEMBER 12\, 2025\, 7 pm – 10 pm (with registration and welcome beginning at 6:00 pm) Member Name(s) ______________________________________________________________ Guest Names(s) _______________________________________________________________ Total Enclosed ________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number _________________________________________________________ Email Address _________________________________________________________________ Entrees and number of each chosen:  Beef  _____ Salmon _____Duck _____ Vegan ______ Please indicate who is having each entree\, if multiple guests are on the reservation.\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/holiday-dinner-at-the-cosmos-club-2/ LOCATION:Cosmos Club\, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cosmos-Club.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.911755;-77.047859 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2121 Massachusetts Avenue:geo:-77.047859,38.911755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20250915T011934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T011934Z UID:12392-1760203800-1760216400@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:The German Wine Society Celebrates Oktober Weinfest DESCRIPTION:It is a pleasure to announce that the German Wine Society’s Capital Chapter will once again be celebrating its Oktober Weinfest!   This year we will be holding our fall harvest commemoration at the King Farm Community Center in Rockville\, MD\, where we have been hosting most of our New Vintage tastings in recent years.   We will be offering a bountiful spread of traditional German-style Binkert’s sausages\, Oktoberfest treats from the Heidelberg Bakery such as pretzels and pretzel sandwiches\, Oktoberfest cookies\, potato salad and sauerkraut\, and also homemade apple strudel.   And we will be enjoying twelve different German wines\, including sparkling\, red\, and Riesling dry\, Kabinett and Spätlese wines\, representing various top producers and seven of the thirteen wine regions of Germany – Mosel\, Rheingau\, Rheinhessen\, Nahe\, Ahr\, Baden\, and Pfalz.  We have been fortunate to acquire these wines at pre-tariff prices.  The price for this event is a very reasonable $80 for members\, and $87 for non-members.  Please plan to join us to share our love of German wine!   Registration for this event must be received by Monday\, October 6\, 2025.    Our “Oktober Weinfest” is being held just after the famed Munich Oktoberfest in Germany\, which runs this year from September 20 through October 5.   The fall harvest in Germany is not just celebrated with beer.  There are also numerous wine festivals in the fall\, including: the Moselfest Winningen\, Germany’s oldest wine festival\, from August 30 to September 6;  the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt in Bad Dürkheim\, the world’s largest wine festival\, in September; the German Grape Harvest Festival in Neustadt in late September and early October; the Mainzer Weinmarkt in Mainz; the Stuttgarter Weindorf in Stuttgart; and the Ingelheimer Rotweinfest from September 28 to October 6.   We hope to bring you a flavor of all these wonderful traditions! The Oktober Weinfest event will take place on the evening of Saturday\, October 11\, 2025\, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm\, with admission beginning at 5 pm to the King Farm Community Center at 300 Saddle Ridge Circle\, Rockville\, MD 20850.    Please park in the lot behind the swimming pool adjacent to the community center\, and then come around to the front of the circle (not through the pool area) to enter the building. The Shady Grove Metro station on the Red Line is right across MD-355.  The King Farm shuttle bus does not run on weekends\, so if you are arriving by Metro\, please plan on taking a cab\, or walking from the station\, which takes about 20 minutes.   The format for our event will be informal.  Rather than pouring wines in a set sequence with a presentation\, we will have all the wines available at wine tables\, and participants can sample them in whatever sequence desired\, apart from the welcoming sekt.  Feel free to discuss the wines with the experienced GWS members manning the tables and with the other guests!  Food will be served at a buffet\, and while there will be tables and chairs for all guests\, there will not be any set seating; guests can arrange themselves as desired and can move around between the tables to meet with various people during the event.   And while ample food will be provided\, those who are interested in preparing and bringing a favorite German dish are encouraged to do so\, with prior coordination with the event organizers.  The cost of ingredients for such dishes can be reimbursed if receipts are provided and the organizers agree that the dishes are appropriate.   THE WINES: Welcome Wine – NV Hild Elbling Sekt Brut Mosel 10-13% alc.  Mosel Rieslings: 2021 Vols-Ayler Kupp Riesling Spätlese Mosel 8.5% alc. 2022 J.J. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Mosel 9$ alc. 2022 J.J. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese Mosel 8% alc.  2023 Willi Schaefer Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Mosel 7.5% alc. 2023 A.J. Adam Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Kabinett Mosel 8.5% alc.   Rieslings from Other Regions: 2022 Schaefer Frölich Bockenauer Riesling Spätlese Gold Cap Nahe 7% alc. 2023 Rebholz Ökonomierat Riesling Trocken Pfalz 12% alc.   2023 Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Kabinett Rheingau 8.5% alc. 2024 Weingut Keller Riesling Trocken “Limestone” Rheinhessen 10.5% alc. Red Wines:    2021 Shelter Winery Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Lovely Lilly Baden 12.3% alc.   2022 Meyer-Näkel Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Estate Trocken Ahr 13% alc.  If you have any questions about the event\, including registration and membership status\, please email the organizer\, Carl Willner\, who is President and Secretary of the GWS Capital Chapter\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net .   If you do not already have an account on our website\, you will need to set one up.  We can only accept electronic payment by PayPal\, not credit cards or other electronic transfers.  If you are including others in your electronic registration\, please email the Secretary to let us know the names of your other guests for our registration list.  You can 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).   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 chapter Secretary at the above e-mail to confirm your status.  To register and pay by check\, detach and complete the form below\, indicating all names of persons who will be coming\, and mail it\, with your check made out to the ‘German Wine Society’\, to the Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner: 1014 Reserve Champion Drive\, Rockville\, MD  20850.  For this event\, we are no longer requiring that guests provide proof of vaccination against covid-19\, or wear masks when arriving.   We do request that if you contract covid-19\, flu\, or another communicable illness\, or test positive for such an illness\, you refrain from attending the event and protect the health of others.  We can refund payments if you notify us that you are not able to attend the event for this reason prior to the day of the event.   Otherwise\, refunds can only be made if the cancellation occurs prior to the event deadline. 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 registering by mail\, please fill out and cut the reservation form below with your check – do not mail the entire notice. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GERMAN WINE SOCIETY OKTOBER WEINFEST – October 11\, 2025 Member(s) Name________________________________________________________________________ Non-Member(s) Name___________________________________________________________________ Amount Paid ______________________________________________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________________________  Telephone__________________________________________________________________________________ \n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/the-german-wine-society-celebrates-oktober-weinfest/ LOCATION:300 Saddle Ridge Circle\, Rockville\, MD 20850\, 300 Saddle Ridge Circle\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850 CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20250621T185319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T185319Z UID:12278-1752944400-1752951600@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:POTOMAC WINE CRUISE DESCRIPTION:Get ready to cast off on the Potomac for a German wine cruise!  Yes\, the Capital Chapter of the German Wine Society is once again holding our Potomac wine cruise this summer\, back by popular demand after a series of successful voyages.  As we did in July 2021\, 2022\, 2023\, and 2024\, and also regularly for several years in 2010-2013 and earlier\, we will enjoy the traditional GWS summer wine cruise past the beautiful river banks and monuments of our nation’s Capital.   Please join us to taste many wines from Germany and other countries as we cruise along the Potomac for two hours\, from 5 pm to 7 pm on Saturday\, July 19\, 2025.   We will board Capitol River Cruises’ Nightingale from the Georgetown waterfront\, at 3050 K Street N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. – the end of 31st Street\, by the Fiola Mare restaurant.  Be sure to be on the wharf before departure time – the cruise boat cannot wait for late arrivals!   We can accommodate only 60 guests on the Nightingale for this event\, so reserve early to avoid disappointment.  Reservations for this event are due by Monday\, July 14\, 2025\, to give us sufficient time to have enough wine and supplies for all aboard. Parking is readily available in garages along the Georgetown riverfront\, and it is possible to walk from Metro at the Foggy Bottom station as well (if you are a good walker).   We will be providing all the wines for this event\, as well as disposable plastic glasses and cutlery\, paper plates and napkins\, and will also bring deli sandwiches or other snacks and desserts.  Guests are also welcome to bring their own favorite cheeses\, breads or other food on board\, but there will be enough food even if you do not choose to do so. This will be a relaxing cruise\, with no presentation\, allowing everyone to concentrate on the wines\, good company and atmosphere.   There are many outdoor and indoor dining establishments along the Georgetown waterfront for dinner after the cruise\, which we encourage you to try. The Nightingale is a boat we have used for several previous cruises.  It is all on one level\, with tables and chairs\, and a bar area from which we can serve wines (and where you can buy other drinks too if you choose).  It also has protection against inclement weather\, though we have been fortunate with most of our past wine cruises (sometimes we have weathered rain or a brief storm) and reasonably hope for a sunny afternoon once again.  The cruise will take place rain or shine\, unless weather conditions do not allow the cruise to set out safely\, in which case we will reschedule or provide refunds. THE WINES:  The wines for our cruise will be mostly whites but with a few reds. They will be primarily German but with one Austrian wine included as well.  Both dry and sweet wines will be offered\, including several Kabinett and Spätlese prädikat wines and even two Auslese!  Because this is not a formal presentation\, and we will only have one or two bottles on hand of each of the wines listed\, everyone will not get the same wines\, but all on the voyage should have the chance to savor around 10-12 different wines\, out of the 20 types available.  We look forward to sharing the lovely qualities of these German and international wines with our members and guests again.  Here’s the wine list we have planned (wines are single bottles unless two bottles are noted): German Wines (8 of 13 German wine regions represented!) Whites NV Dr. Loosen “Dr. L”  Riesling Sekt Mosel – 2 bottles 2017 Bollig-Lehnert Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Mosel (2 bottles\, 3 if needed) 2022 Carl Loewen Ritsch Riesling Auslese Mosel 2022 Carl Loewen Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2018 Dönnhoff Deichen Riesling GG Nahe 2017 Dr. Heyden Silvaner Old Vines Trocken Rheinhessen  2013 Fitz-Ritter Dürkheimer Gewürztraminer Spätlese Pfalz – 2 bottles 2016 G.A. Schneider Niersteiner Hipping Riesling Spätlese Rheinhessen (2 bottles\, 3 if needed) 2012 J.J. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Mosel – 2 bottles 2022 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Mosel 2012 Keller “von der Fels” Riesling Qba Trocken Rheinhessen  2008 Klemens Weber Burrweiler Altenforst Qba HT Pfalz – two 1000 ml bottles 2021 Max Müller Silvaner Trocken QbA Franken 2018 Selbach Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Schmit Riesling Auslese Mosel 2016 St. Christopher Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese Mosel  (2 bottles\, 3 if needed) 2017 Weingut Carl Ehrhard Rüdesheim Feinherb Riesling Kabinett Rheingau  2017 Weingut Carl Ehrhard Burg Roseneck Riesling Kabinett Rheingau (2 bottles\, 3 if needed) Reds 2018 Schnaitmann Steinwiege Lemberger Württemberg 2022 Meyer-Näkel Estate Spätburgunder Ahr Wines from Other Countries (one country represented) Whites 2016 Tegernseerhof Reid Steinerfal Smaragd Riesling Wachau\, Austria – 2 bottles PRICE AND RESERVATIONS:  Our event price is $72 for members and $79 for non-member guests\, payable in advance online through our website using PayPal or by check.  There has been no increase in prices since last year!  Whichever method you use\, please be sure to register and pay the appropriate price based on whether you are a GWS member or non-member.  If you are not sure of your current membership status\, please contact the GWS Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net .  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). To register and pay by PayPal\, go to our chapter website: germanwinesocietydc.org. 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 above 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.   To register and pay by check\, detach and complete the form below\, indicating all names of persons who will be coming\, and mail it\, with your check made out to the ‘German Wine Society’\, to the Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner: 1014 Reserve Champion Drive\, Rockville\, MD  20850.  Cut the reservation form below and send with your check – do not mail the entire page.   If you have questions about the event\, please contact Carl Willner by email at carl.willner1@verizon.net. HEALTH AND SAFETY:  We are not requiring any special health precautions to participate in this event\, but if you do contract covid-19 or other communicable disease before this event\, please respect our other guests and stay home to recover.  Refunds can be provided in these circumstances if we are notified prior to the day of the event.  Masks will not be necessary.  All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication.   Members and guests should use public transportation to events or rely on a designated driver\, and if those are not available\, taste the wines in moderation rather than finishing them. We are eagerly anticipating seeing all of you in person again for this comfortable afternoon on the Potomac! RESERVATION FORM for Saturday\, July 19\, 2025\, German Wine Society Potomac Wine Cruise   Member(s) Name(s)  ___________________________________________________   Guest(s) Names(s) _____________________________________________________   Total Enclosed  ________________________   Daytime/ Cell Phone Number _________________________   E-Mail _______________________________________________________________ \n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/potomac-wine-cruise-2/ LOCATION:Georgetown Waterfront\, 3050 K St.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States CATEGORIES:Group Outing,Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Nightingale-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9037534;-77.0671758 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Georgetown Waterfront 3050 K St. NW Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3050 K St.\, NW:geo:-77.0671758,38.9037534 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20250524T005054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T005054Z UID:12216-1749835800-1749850200@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:SPARGELFEST AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY DESCRIPTION:It is a pleasure to announce that the German Embassy has invited us once again to hold an event  at the German Embassy House!  And for this event\, our asparagus-themed Spargelfest dinner\, we will also have the opportunity to enjoy once again the cuisine of the German Embassy’s new chef\, Mikko Kosenen of Mikko Nordic Fine Foods.  Chef Mikko also operates a restaurant in Washington\, D.C.\, and was formerly executive chef for the Ambassador of Finland.  Please plan to join us to share our love of German wine paired with asparagus dishes\, at the German Embassy where the German Wine Society began. Spring in Washington announces itself with cherry blossoms\, migrating songbirds\, and tasty ramps at farmers’ markets.  In Germany\, nothing epitomizes Spring like the revered white stalks of Spargel (asparagus)!  The green variety is more popular in North America and tends to be available in supermarkets year-round.  Germans\, however\, prefer the white variety that is harvested from mid-April to near the end of June (St. John’s Day)\, and often is harder to find in the United States.  The Germans have given this harvest season its own name – Spargelzeit – and celebrate it with passion.   Though our event is taking place in June this year rather than May\, we are still within the Spargelzeit period in Germany. Rich in nutrients and very low in calories\, asparagus has become a culinary status symbol for many Germans.  To produce white asparagus\, soil is piled up into knee-high banks\, which give the fields their characteristic appearance.  White asparagus grows entirely surrounded by earth\, which protects the slender stalks from sunlight exposure and keeps them from turning green.  This also affects the subtle flavor of it.  The popular vegetable is cultivated in almost all federal states as well as in neighboring countries.  In fact\, Germans consume more white asparagus than their country produces\, so it is necessary to import it. Please join the German Wine Society’s Capital Chapter on the evening of Friday\, June 13\, 2025\, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm\, for a five-course asparagus-themed dinner in the German Embassy House\, plus an outdoor reception with served hors d’oeuvres on the Embassy House patio (weather permitting).  Our Spargelfest dinner will feature not only the elegant vegetable in both its green and white versions\, but also fine German wines\, including Silvaner\, known for its affinity with asparagus.  We will have ten wines including eight whites\, of which  two are the classic Franken Silvaners\, a red\, and a sparkling wine\, representing five of Germany’s wine regions (Ahr\, Franken\, Mosel\, Nahe and Rheinhessen).  It has been a tradition of the German Wine Society to hold Spargelfest dinners at this time of year at various locations\, including the German Embassy House\, Cafe Mozart (now regrettably closed)\, and Cafe Berlin two years ago  We look forward to our return to the Embassy where our Society began 48 years ago\, in 1977. Registration for this event must be received by Monday\, June 9\, 2025.    You can register and pay for events in either of two ways.      First\, you can register below on this website 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 electronic 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\,.  We will need a complete list of all attendee names in advance for Embassy security\, and 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 member of the German Wine Society (either the Capital Chapter\, or one of the other active chapters in the U.S. or an at-large member with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member.   You can join the GWS Capital Chapter either by using the website and registering to pay annual dues of $35 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 chapter Secretary at the above e-mail to confirm your status.    Here’s what we have planned for our Spargelfest:   June 13\, 5:30 pm (entry to Embassy compound passing through security beginning 5:30 pm): Reception and wine dinner at the German Embassy House.  Enter at the main Embassy gate on 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\, and proceed up the stairway alongside the main Embassy building depicted here to the Embassy House on the upper level.   For those who have difficulty ascending the stairs\, escorts from the Embassy staff can bring guests through the Embassy building and up an elevator.   For security purposes\, the Embassy requires a list of all attendees in advance; no walk-ins are allowed.  Please remember to bring a valid picture ID.    There is no parking available on Embassy grounds\, but it should not be difficult at this time of day to find parking on the street nearby if you are driving.   Be alert\, however\, to DC parking restrictions.  The German Embassy is not near a Metro subway stop\, but it is also possible to arrive by Metro bus (D6 to Foxhall Rd.) or by taxi/ride service.   5:30pm Welcoming menu: hors d’ oeuvres + Sparkling wine served at Patio             Blackened Salmon on Toast with Tartar Sauce             Asparagus Quiche Bites             Grilled Prawns Skewers with Gochujang Sauce             Bratwurst Bites with Spicy Mustard               These hors d’oeuvres will be accompanied by the following sparkling wine:             Nv Dr. Loosen Sparkling Riesling Dr. L Mosel    6:30pm Seated Dinner: inside cantina       First (Soup) Course       Cream of Asparagus with Whipped Feta Cream         Served with the following white wine:        2023 Weiser Kunstler Estate Riesling Feinherb Mosel          Second (Salad) Course       Green Asparagus / Yellow Beetroot Salad with Gorgonzola Sauce         Served with the following white wines:        2023 Dönnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett Nahe (VM 99)        2023 Thanisch Erben Thanisch Dr. H Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett Mosel          Third (Asparagus) Course       Grilled White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce / Rye Crisp         Served with the following white wines:        2021 Max Müller Silvaner Trocken QbA Franken        2021 Max Müller Volkach Silvaner Trocken Franken (in Bocksbeutel)         Fourth (Entree) Course       Crabmeat Crusted Cod with Browned Horseradish Sauce       Redwine Braised Beef Short Ribs (boneless) with Seasonal Vegetables       German Potato Salad         Served with the following white and red wines:        2022 Meyer-Näkel Estate Spätburgunder Ahr        2023 JJ Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Mosel (WA 94)         Fifth (Dessert) Course        Strawberry Rhubarb Pavlova with Lemon Creme         Served with the following sweet white wines:       2019 Weingut Keller Rieslaner Auslese Rheinhessen (1/2 bottles)        2023 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese Riesling Mosel (VM 96)         Coffee and Tea service at end\, with bottled still and sparkling water provided at tables   We anticipate being joined by members of the German Embassy staff.  Please take the opportunity to mingle with them and share your interests in German wines and Germany!   The price for this event will be $188 for members\, and $198 for non-members.  There will be a 64-person limit on attendance at this event\, including Embassy guests\, so reserve soon to avoid disappointment.   For this event\, we are no longer requiring that guests take special health precautions.  We do request that if you contract covid-19 or another communicable illness\, or test positive for one\, you refrain from attending the event and protect the health of others.  We can refund payments if you notify us that you are not able to attend the event for this reason prior to the day of the event.   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.   The event coordinator for the Spargelfest is Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, and National Vice President and Secretary.  Please send any questions to Carl at carl.willner1@verizon.net .   We look forward to seeing you for our Spargelfest!    Please register soon. If registering 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 SPARGELFEST EVENT ON JUNE 13\, 2025 AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY   $188.00 Members / $198.00 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/spargelfest-at-the-german-embassy/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 4645 Reservoir Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/october-Winefest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.914428;-77.0886529 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 4645 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20037 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4645 Reservoir Road NW:geo:-77.0886529,38.914428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20250121T003643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T003643Z UID:11417-1739635200-1739644200@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:GWS Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Prosit Neujahr! Online registration for the 2025 Capital Chapter Membership Meeting is now open! Please make reservations by Monday\, February 10\, 2025.  This year’s Membership Meeting will take place on Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\, starting at 4:00 pm EST\, and planned to last until about 6:30 pm.  As with our last Membership Meeting in February 2024\, the Membership Meeting this year will be held online\, using Zoom.  Though the pandemic is officially over\, viruses still abound during this winter\, and meeting virtually also avoids the risk of having to postpone for inclement weather\, while permitting our members in more distant locations to attend conveniently.  You will need to have access to Zoom to participate in the meeting\, either downloaded on your computer or otherwise available through your browser (please note\, however\, that there is an option for members to vote in the election by mail even if you do not have Zoom access).  Everyone who provides notification of their intent to come (by registering on the website\, by mail or by email to the Secretary) will receive a Zoom link from Board member Karen Stokes by email prior to the event\, which can be used to log in at the start time.  The meeting’s start time at 4:00 pm EST allows members to finish in time for dinner\, and also allows members who may be in Europe to participate.    Our agenda will begin with reports from the officers of the Chapter\, including discussion of our finances\, membership\, and cellar status\, followed by the Board election\, and then open discussion of other chapter business and questions\, and plans for the future.  What would you like to have the Society do – what are your expectations? The Board needs to know!  The business portion of the meeting will be followed by the fun part – a multiple-choice quiz on knowledge of German wines with the chance to win several wine prizes from our cellar (to be delivered at the next in-person events the winners attend\, or by arrangement with the Cellarmaster for pickup).  Of course\, as this is an online event\, members will supply their own choice of wines\, cheeses and other foods\, and there will be an opportunity to discuss your wine choices with other participants\, as we did during the last Membership Meeting.  Members in good standing (current on dues) pay nothing for this event (but still need to register via our website or mail\, or by email to the Secretary\, so that we can have an accurate count of who is coming and can send the Zoom link to everyone); non-members (including those who have been registered as members before but are not current on dues) pay $15 each\, through website registration using PayPal or by check.    It is at this annual meeting we elect new officers and directors to the Chapter Board.   Only members in good standing\, with annual dues payments current\, are entitled to vote in the election or to attend this event free of charge; $35 annual dues payments per individual or couple may be made online through the website using PayPal or by check to ensure that you are current\, before the meeting.   A dues payment made prior to the meeting is sufficient to restore membership status and allow you to attend without charge and participate in the election.  Please contact the Secretary if you are not sure whether you are current. Members can vote in person at the meeting\, or by returning their written ballots (found at the end of the candidate statements) by February 10\, 2025. Candidate statements and the ballot form (for those who will not be voting in person at the election but would still like to submit a vote) are in a separate document\, attached to the version of the notice sent by e-mail to all members.  Nominations of other candidates than those listed below and on the ballot have to be received by no later than Saturday\, February 1\, 2025\, under our By-Laws\, so as to allow revised ballots for the election to be prepared and distributed.  All of the candidates running have already been serving in their positions\, but we have one open Director position without a candidate.  The Chapter President is also running for Chapter Secretary\, in the absence of a separate candidate to fill the Secretary position; he was elected to serve in both capacities for the past four years.   The candidates running for positions on the Board this election are: Carl Willner – for Chapter President and Secretary (positions listed separately on ballot)Christian Schiller – for Chapter Vice PresidentKen Belsley – for Chapter TreasurerJim Palanchar – for DirectorKaren Stokes – for Director\, also serving as CellarmasterKlaus Teuter – for Director\, also serving as WebmasterOur By-Laws do not permit nominations from the floor at the meeting for any position for which a candidate is already running\, but only in advance so that ballots for a disputed election can be prepared\, although floor nominations for uncontested positions are allowed.  For this election\, most Board positions except for one Director slot have one candidate running.  You can give back to the Chapter by seeking to join the Board\, or by volunteering to plan or help with a monthly tasting.  Your active participation in planning and managing events helps the organization grow – and to do so in the direction you choose.  All correspondence in response to this email should be directed to our President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, by email to carl.willner1@verizon.net or by mail at: Carl Willner1014 Reserve Champion DriveRockville\, MD 20850Our website address for online registration is at http://germanwinesocietydc.org .    If you are attending as a non-member and need to pay online\, please be sure to have a PayPal account in advance\, as we cannot accept payments by other forms of credit.  If you decide to register by mail\, please mail your registration (and check\, made out to the German Wine Society\, if registering as a non-member) to the Chapter Secretary\, Carl Willner\, whose address is listed above.All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. Fortunately\, one of the benefits of holding an online event is that most of you will be safely at home and not driving to the event\, but should you decide to visit a friend in order to participate from there\, please bear in mind the usual cautions about having a designated driver where available\, or mostly tasting rather than consuming alcohol when such drivers are not available.  Drinking in moderation will also help to avoid any mishaps using your computer! If you no longer wish to receive our announcements\, please reply to this email to the sender. Carl WillnerPresident and SecretaryGerman Wine Society Capital Chapter  ___________________________________________________________________________________Please clip and return this registration form if registering by mail\, to the Secretary at the address listed above.  Do not return the entire event notice.   If you are voting by mail rather than by participating in the online meeting\, please also clip the ballot form from the attached Candidate Statement and return that to the Secretary. Reservation Form for GERMAN WINE SOCIETY CAPITAL CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING\, SATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 15\, 2025 Name(s) _______________________________________________________________ Member or non-Member __________________________________________________ Payment submitted _______________________________________________________ E-mail contact ____________________________________________________________ Telephone contact _________________________________________________________  \n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-membership-meeting/ ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net LOCATION:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-membership-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20241111T014211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T014211Z UID:10961-1733594400-1733608800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Holiday Dinner at the Cosmos Club DESCRIPTION:HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE COSMOS CLUB\, SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 7\, 2024\, 6 pm – 10 pm\n\nHo\, Ho\, Ho\, German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wines\, it’s nearly time to hang the stockings and dream of delicious German wine!  We can gather in person again in Washington\, D.C. amidst all the elegance of Embassy Row. \n\nSo\, please plan to attend the GWS Holiday paired dinner at the Cosmos Club\, Saturday\, December 7\, 2024 for dinner starting at 7:00 pm\, with registration and service of welcoming sekt and hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6:00 pm.  We are very fortunate to have access to this elegant and festive venue again this year.  The Cosmos Club is no longer requiring proof of vaccination against covid-19 for all staff\, members and guests in the mansion\, and we have also lifted this requirement\, though we still encourage guests to be vaccinated.\n\nThe paired dinner includes a variety of seven German wines\, one sparkling\, five whites and a red\, among them two high-prädikat dessert selections\, accompanied by a three-course meal preceded by hors d’oeuvres.   This year\, we are offering a choice of three different entrees with different prices\, beef\, salmon and duck\, as well as a vegan “Chef’s Choice” alternative.  Be sure to register for the one you want\, and if there are multiple people on your order\, register separately for each different entree choice and let the Secretary know by email who is having each choice for the place cards.\n\nIn addition\, there will be entertainment – a holiday piano trio featuring Christine Kharazian on violin\, Irina Ponomareva on cello\, and Nina Willner on piano\, with an opportunity to sing some German and other traditional songs together!   \n\nLocation:  The address for our holiday dinner is 2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. 20008\, just a few blocks from Dupont Circle.   Metro is near (Dupont Circle Red Line) and parking is available to the rear of the club.   The stunning venue is\, as in past years\, the wood-paneled Members Dining Room on the 2nd floor in this landmark building.  This year\, both the opening reception and the dinner will take place in the same room – please come into the Members Dining Room when arriving to sign in rather than waiting in the Long Gallery outside.  With fireplaces lit\, perfect for a special holiday wine event with family and friends!  There is a coatroom on the first floor free for members and guests – no need to bring heavy bags and coats upstairs to the event.\n\nSafety Precautions:  While we are no longer requiring proof of vaccination as indicated above\, if you contract or test positive for covid-19 or other communicable disease in advance of the event\, we request that you not come for the safety of our other guests\, and request a refund which we can provide if notified ahead of of the day of the event\, to give us a chance to offer the place to another guest.  Mask use when arriving is optional.   \n\nMenu:  The paired menu will be as follows:\n\nWelcome Reception with passed hors d’oeuvres \n\nThai Curry Chicken Skewers with coconut sauce\n\nSmoked Salmon Latkes – potato latke\, dill creme fraiche\, crispy capers\n\nGoat Cheese Spheres\, with salted candied pecans\, apricot chutney\n\nnv Loosen Bros. “Dr. L” Sparkling Riesling (Sekt)\, Germany  (12% alc.) \n\nFirst (Appetizer) Course\n\nSeared Day Boat Scallops with smoked cauliflower puree\, bacon lardon\, celery\, crispy prosciutto\, and basil brown butter emulsion\n\n(A custom starter alternative can be provided to meet dietary restrictions\, request by email when registering)\n\nCosmos Club Popovers with sweet creamery butter\n\n2023 Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Kabinett Mosel\, Germany (8% alc.) \n\n2023 Keller vom Muscheligen Kalk (blend of Pinot Blanc\, Chardonnay\, Silvaner) Rheinhessen\, Germany (12.5% alc.)\n\nEntree Course (choose one dish when registering)\n\nGrilled Beef Tenderloin with truffled potato puree\, carrot\, asparagus\, red wine sauce\n\nCoriander Duck Breast with grilled parsnip\, kabocha squash\, zucchini\, blackberry-fig gastrique\n\nGriller Atlantic Salmon with young carrots\, roasted Yukon potato\, rutabaga\, parsnip\, honey mustard sauce\n\n“Chef’s Choice” Gluten Free Vegan Meal (specific dish to be determined)\n\n2022 Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir Baden\, Germany (12% alc.)\n\n2020 Thomas Haag Schloss Lieser Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Mosel\, Germany (7.5/% alc.) \n\nDessert Course\n\nHoney Citrus Creme Brûlée\, with Vanilla Tuilles\, Blackberries\n\n2021 Keller Rieslaner Auslese Rheinhessen\, Germany (8% alc.) \n\n2021 Karl Erbes Ürziger in der Kranklei Riesling Beerenauslese Mosel\, Germany (6% alc.) \n\nCoffee and Tea Service\n\nParking:  Club parking is off Florida Avenue behind the club.  There is a small white sign showing the parking entrance.  Parking is included in the event price and there is no tipping at the club including the valet parking.  Parking is limited and club members have preference.  It is highly advisable not to arrive late in case there are other functions going on at the club that evening.\n\nDress Code:  The dress code for the Cosmos Club is strict – jackets and ties for men\, comparable business or evening attire for women.  No jeans or tennis shoes are allowed.\n\nPrices:  The dinner price\, varying by entree selected\, is:  Grilled Beef Tenderloin $245 members/$255 non-membersAtlantic Grilled Salmon $235 members/$245 non-membersCoriander Duck Breast $235 members/$245 non-membersVegan “Chef’s Choice” $225 members/$235 non-members\n\nIf you are not sure of your current membership status\, please contact the Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net before ordering to confirm.   Membership costs $35 annually for an individual or couple\, and can be paid online using our website and PayPal\, or by check\, in the same way and at the same time as registering for the event.\n\nWhen and How to Register:  The deadline for reservations is Saturday\, November 30\, 2024 so that we may provide the chef with an accurate count of total guests as well as the entrees chosen for each guest\, and allow time for place cards for each guest to be made.   No late reservations can be allowed for this event due to these club requirements.   This promises to be a wonderful event so please make your reservations right away and don’t miss out!\n\n\n\nThere are two ways to join in the fun.   You can register on our website\, http://germanwinesocietydc.org \, and pay online for the event using PayPal.  If you do not already have an account on our website\, you will need to set one up.  There are separate buttons to choose each entree menu option\, and for members and non-members\, to reflect the varying prices.  An email message to the Secretary at carl.willner1@verizon.net to let us know who is having each entree option is requested\, if there are multiple guests on the reservation with different entree preferences – otherwise\, we will need to reach out to you.  Or\, you can submit a check for the event to our Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, payable to the German Wine Society\, at the following address and using the form below\, and making sure to note your entree preference for each guest.  Any member dues that may be owed can also be paid online or by check.  Please include names\, number of guests\, email and phone number.\n\nCarl Willner1014 Reserve Champion DriveRockville\, MD 20850   \n\nTours:  The Cosmos Club has advised us that tours of the historic club mansion for interested guests are once again possible\, as in past years.  Availability of tours will depend on willingness of members who are also Cosmos Club members to conduct them\, but we understand that one or more Cosmos Club members will agree to lead tours.  If you would like to participate in a tour\, please reply to this message and let us know of your interest\, and you will be advised at a later date when to arrive for a tour (usually either an hour before the event\, or at the end of the event).\n\nQuestions about Event:  The event organizer is Carl Willner\, who can be reached by email at carl.willner1@verizon.net\, or at 202-674-9044.   Please contact him with any questions\, including current membership status\, or correspondence in response to this email.   \n\nAll Society Members and guests are reminded that drinking alcohol can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their 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.   \n\nIf you no longer wish to receive our announcements\, please reply to this email to our Secretary\, Carl Willner.\n\nIf registering by mail\, please cut and return the reservation form portion of the notice below – do not mail the entire notice.\n\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________\n\nReservation form for GERMAN WINE SOCIETY HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE COSMOS CLUB\, SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 7\, 2024\, 7 pm – 10 pm (with registration and welcome beginning at 6:00 pm)\n\nMember Name(s) ______________________________________________________________\n\nGuest Names(s) _______________________________________________________________\n\nTotal Enclosed ________________________________________________________________\n\nDaytime Phone Number _________________________________________________________\n\nEmail Address _________________________________________________________________\n\nDietary Alternative Requested for Appetizer Course and Number_______  (if not requested\, will receive scallops; indicate which guests to receive if multiple people on order)\n\nEntrees and number of each chosen:  Beef  _____ Salmon _____Duck _____ Vegetarian ______\n\nPlease indicate who is having each entree\, if multiple guests are on the reservation.\n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/holiday-dinner-at-the-cosmos-club/ LOCATION:Cosmos Club\, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cosmos-Club.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.911755;-77.047859 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2121 Massachusetts Avenue:geo:-77.047859,38.911755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20240906T194230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T194230Z UID:10204-1726855200-1726867800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:OKTOBER WEINFEST DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY’S OKTOBER WEINFEST CELEBRATION AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON\, D.C. ON SEPTEMBER 20\, 2024! German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\, It is a pleasure to announce that the German Embassy has invited us once again to hold our Oktober Weinfest celebration at the German Embassy House!  For this event\, we will once again be enjoying the cuisine of the German Embassy’s new chef\, Mikko Kosenen of Mikko Nordic Fine Foods\, who also operates a restaurant in Washington\, D.C.\, and was formerly executive chef for the Ambassador of Finland.  And we will be enjoying twelve different German wines\, including sparkling\, red\, non-Riesling dry white\, GG Riesling\, and Kabinett\, Spätlese and Auslese Riesling wines.  Please plan to join us to share our love of German wine\, at the German Embassy where the German Wine Society began 47 years ago.   Our “Oktober Weinfest” celebrates the fall harvest season and is being held on the eve of the famed Munich Oktoberfest in Germany.\, which runs this year from September 21 through October 6.    Oktober Weinfest will take place on the evening of Friday\, September 20\, 2024\, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Embassy House of the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C.\, with admission to the Embassy beginning at 6:00 pm.  Below are all the details you will need about the wines\, food\, registration\, payment and getting to the event.    Registration for this event must be received by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.    You can register and pay for events in either of two ways.    First\, you can register on our Washington\, D.C. 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.  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 we will need a complete list of all attendee names in advance for Embassy security.   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 member of the German Wine Society (either the Capital Chapter\, or one of the other active chapters in the U.S. or an at-large member with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member.   You can join the GWS Capital Chapter either by using the website and registering to pay annual dues of $35 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 chapter Secretary at the above e-mail to confirm your status.     Here’s what we have planned for our Oktober Weinfest: September 20\, 6:00 pm (entry to Embassy compound passing through security beginning 6 pm):   Reception and wine dinner at the German Embassy House.  Enter at the main Embassy gate on 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\, and proceed up the stairway alongside the main Embassy building depicted here to the Embassy House on the upper level.   For those who have difficulty ascending the stairs\, escorts from the Embassy staff can bring guests through the Embassy building and up an elevator. For security purposes\, the Embassy requires a list of all attendees in advance; no walk-ins are allowed.  Please remember to bring a valid picture ID.    There is no parking available on Embassy grounds\, but it should not be difficult at this time of day to find parking on the street nearby if you are driving.   Be alert\, however\, to DC parking restrictions.  The German Embassy is not near a Metro subway stop\, but it is also possible to arrive by Metro bus (D6 to Foxhall Rd.) or by taxi/ride service. Our Oktober Weinfest will feature twelve German wines\, representing four wine regions (Mosel\, Nahe\, Franken\, and Baden) and five grapes (Riesling\, Silvaner\, Grauburgunder\, Pinot Noir and Pinot Nero).  The wines featured in the dinner cover the 2021\, 2022\, and the newest 2023 vintages – and most of the 2022 wines differ from the ones from that vintage in our New Vintage tasting earlier this year\, completing the picture of this excellent vintage.  We will begin with a sekt reception on the patio (weather permitting) and followed by a seated buffet dinner inside the Embassy House\, with a main and dessert course and five flights of wines.  6:00pm Welcoming menu: hors d’ oeuvres + Sparkling wine served at Patio Gravlax on Rye Bread  Spinach Goat Cheese Quiche Seared Tuna on Bagel Chips with Wasabi and Soy Glaze Chicken Salad Wheel These hors d’oeuvres will be accompanied by the following sparkling wine: Nv Dr. Wagner Riesling Sekt Brut Mosel (Saar) 7:00pm Dinner Buffet: inside cantina House Smoked Salmon with Tartar Sauce Mustard Shrimp Salad Assortment of Sausages and Condiments Sauerkraut  Mini Chicken Schnitzel with Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce Roasted Vegetables German Potato Salad Caesar Salad with Tomato Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberry Demi-glace Pretzels with Cheese-Beer Dip Assortment of Bread/Whipped Butter These dishes will be served with four flights of wines as follows:   Red Wines   2022 Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir Baden   and  2021 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Rotwein (Pinot Noir/Pinot Nero blend)  Trocken #10 Mosel  Trocken (Dry)  Non-Riesling White Wines    2021 Max Müller Silvaner Trocken Franken  and  2022 Dönnhoff Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) Trocken Nahe  Grosses Gewächs (GG) Riesling White Wines   2022 Dönnhoff Felsenberg Riesling GG Nahe    and  2022 Peter Lauer Schonfels Riesling GG Fass 11 Mosel     Kabinett Riesling White Wines   2021 Thanisch Erben Thanisch Dr. H Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett Mosel    and  2022 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Mosel  Dessert buffet: Apple Tart with Calvados Cream Elderflower Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce Rhubarb Sour Cream Tart   These dishes will be served with a flight of three sweet Riesling wines:   2022 A.J. Adam Dhron Hofberg Riesling Spätlese Mosel  2023 Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Spätlese #24 Fuder Mammen  Mosel  and    2022 Thomas Haag Schloss Lieser Niederberg Helden Riesling Auslese GK Mosel  Coffee and Tea service at end\, with bottled still and sparkling water provided at tables We anticipate being joined by members of the German Embassy staff.  Please take the opportunity to mingle with them and share your interests in German wines and Germany! The price for this event will be $148 for members\, and $158 for non-members.  There will be a 60-person limit on attendance at this event\, including Embassy guests\, so reserve soon to avoid disappointment. For this event\, we are no longer requiring that guests provide proof of vaccination against covid-19\, or wear masks when arriving.   We do encourage our members and guests\, however\, to be up to date in vaccinations\, and request that if you contract covid-19 or another communicable illness\, or test positive for covid-19\, you refrain from attending the event and protect the health of others.  We can refund payments if you notify us that you are not able to attend the event for this reason prior to the start of the event. 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. The event coordinator for the Oktober Weinfest is Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, and National Vice President and Secretary.  Please send any questions to Carl at carl.willner1@verizon.net . We look forward to seeing you for our October Weinfest!    Please check our Capital Chapter website and register soon.                                               If registering 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 OKTOBER WEINFEST EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 20\, 2024 AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY $148.00 Members / $158.00 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/oktober-weinfest-5/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 4645 Reservoir Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/october-Winefest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.914428;-77.0886529 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 4645 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20037 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4645 Reservoir Road NW:geo:-77.0886529,38.914428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20240617T025217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T214726Z UID:8312-1721487600-1721494800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:ANNOUNCING THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY’S POTOMAC WINE CRUISE! DESCRIPTION:Get ready to cast off on the Potomac for a German wine cruise! Yes\, the Capital Chapter of the German Wine Society is once again holding our Potomac wine cruise this summer\, back by popular demand after a series of successful voyages. As we did in July 2021\, 2022\, and 2023\, and also regularly for several years in 2010-2013 and earlier\, we will enjoy the traditional GWS summer wine cruise past the beautiful river banks and monuments of our nation’s Capital. Please join us to taste many wines from Germany and other countries as we cruise along the Potomac for two hours\, from 3 pm to 5 pm on Saturday\, July 20\, 2024. We will board Capitol River Cruises’ Nightingale from the Georgetown waterfront\, at 3050 K Street N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. – the end of 31st Street\, by the Fiola Mare restaurant. Be sure to be on the wharf before departure time – the cruise boat cannot wait for late arrivals! We can accommodate only 60 guests on the Nightingale for this event\, so reserve early to avoid disappointment. Reservations for this event are due by Monday\, July 15\, 2024\, to give us sufficient time to have enough wine and supplies for all aboard.Parking is readily available in garages along the Georgetown riverfront\, and it is possible to walk from Metro at the Foggy Bottom station as well (if you are a good walker). We will be providing all the wines for this event\, as well as disposable plastic glasses and cutlery\, paper plates and napkins\, and will also bring some deli sandwiches or other snacks. Guests are also encouraged to bring their own favorite cheeses\, breads or other food on board\, but there should be enough food even if you do not choose to do so. This will be a relaxing cruise\, with no presentation\, allowing everyone to concentrate on the wines\, good company and atmosphere. There are many outdoor and indoor dining establishments along the Georgetown waterfront for dinner after the cruise\, which we encourage you to try.The Nightingale is a boat we have used for some previous cruises. It is all on one level\, with tables and chairs\, and a bar area from which we can serve wines (and where you can buy other drinks too if you choose). It also has protection against inclement weather\, though we have been fortunate with most of our past wine cruises (last year we weathered a brief storm) and reasonably hope for a sunny afternoon once again. The cruise will take place rain or shine\, unless weather conditions do not allow the cruise to set out safely\, in which case we will reschedule or provide refunds.THE WINES: The wines for our cruise will be mostly whites but with a few reds. They will be primarily German but with some other international wines included as well. Both dry and sweet wines will be offered\, including many Kabinett and Spätlese prädikat wines! Because this is not a formal presentation\, and we will only have one or two bottles on hand of each of the wines listed\, everyone will not get the same wines\, but all on the voyage should have the chance to savor around 10-12 different wines. We look forward to sharing the lovely qualities of these German and international wines with our members and guests again. Here’s the wine list we have planned (wines are single bottles unless two bottles are noted):German Wines (6 of 13 German wine regions represented)Whites2017 Bollig-Lehnert Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Mosel2018 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Spätlese Nahe2017 Dr. Heyden Silvaner Old Vines Trocken Rheinhessen – two bottles2013 Fitz-Ritter Dürkheimer Gewürztraminer Spätlese Pfalz – two bottles2012 J.J. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett Mosel2012 Keller “von der Fels” Riesling Qba Trocken Rheinhessen – two bottles2008 Klemens Weber Burrweiler Altenforst Qba HT Pfalz – two bottles2019 Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Fass 9 Kern Riesling Mosel2012 Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen 303 Riesling Spätlese Rheingau2016 St. Christopher Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese Mosel – two bottles2019 Vollenweider Kröver Steffensberg Riesling Spätlese Mosel2019 Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Spätlese Mosel2017 Weingut Carl Ehrhard Rüdesheim Feinherb Riesling Kabinett Rheingau – two bottles2017 Weingut Carl Ehrhard Burg Roseneck Riesling Kabinett Rheingau – two bottlesReds2014 Meyer-Näkel “S” Spätburgunder Ahr2017 Meyer-Näkel Spätburgunder AhrWines from Other Countries (3 countries represented)Whites2013 Ferdinand Rebula Brda\, Slovenia2000 Hirsch Zobiner Galsberg Alte Reben Riesling QW Trocken Kamptal\, Austria2016 Tegernseerhof Reid Steinerfal Smaragd Riesling Wachau\, Austria2015 Toreta Posip South Dalmatia Smokv\, CroatiaPRICE AND RESERVATIONS: Our event price is $72 for members and $79 for non-member guests\, payable in advance online through our website using PayPal or by check. There has been no increase in prices since last year! Whichever method you use\, please be sure to register and pay the appropriate price based on whether you are a GWS member or non-member. If you are not sure of your current membership status\, please contact the GWS Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net . 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).To register and pay by PayPal\, go to our chapter website: germanwinesocietydc.org. 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 above 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. To register and pay by check\, detach and complete the form below\, indicating all names of persons who will be coming\, and mail it\, with your check made out to the ‘German Wine Society’\, to the Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner: 1014 Reserve Champion Drive\, Rockville\, MD 20850. Cut the reservation form below and send with your check – do not mail the entire page. If you have questions about the event\, please contact Carl Willner by email at carl.willner1@verizon.net.HEALTH AND SAFETY: In light of the declared end of the covid-19 pandemic\, we are not requiring proof of covid-19 vaccination to participate in this event\, We still encourage participants to be up to date in their vaccinations. If you do contract covid-19 or other communicable disease before this event\, please respect our other guests and stay home to recover. Refunds can be provided in these circumstances if we are notified prior to the day of the event. Masks will not be necessary. All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Members and guests should use public transportation to events or rely on a designated driver\, and if those are not available\, taste the wines in moderation rather than finishing them.We are eagerly anticipating seeing all of you in person again for this comfortable afternoon on the Potomac!If you no longer wish to receive our announcements\, please reply to this email to the sender.RESERVATION FORM for Saturday\, July 20\, 2024\, German Wine Society Potomac Wine CruiseMember(s) Name(s) ___________________________________________________Guest(s) Names(s) _____________________________________________________Total Enclosed ________________________ Daytime/ Cell Phone Number _________________________E-Mail _______________________________________________________________\n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/announcing-the-german-wine-societys-potomac-wine-cruise/ LOCATION:Georgetown Waterfront\, 3050 K St.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States CATEGORIES:Group Outing,Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Nightingale-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9037534;-77.0671758 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Georgetown Waterfront 3050 K St. NW Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3050 K St.\, NW:geo:-77.0671758,38.9037534 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20240307T215654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T023329Z UID:6612-1714757400-1714771800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Spring Festival Celebration at the German Embassy DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY’S SPRING FESTIVAL CELEBRATION AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON\, D.C. ON MAY 3\, 2024!        NOTE: This event is FULL. No more reservations are accepted. German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\, It is a pleasure to announce that the German Embassy has invited us once again to hold an event  at the German Embassy House!  And for this event\, our asparagus-themed Spring Festival dinner\, we will also have the opportunity to enjoy once again the cuisine of the German Embassy’s new chef\, Mikko Kosenen of Mikko Nordic Fine Foods.  Chef Mikko also operates a restaurant in Washington\, D.C.\, and was formerly executive chef for the Ambassador of Finland.  Please plan to join us to share our love of German wine paired with asparagus dishes\, at the German Embassy where the German Wine Society began. Spring in Washington announces itself with cherry blossoms\, migrating songbirds\, and tasty ramps at farmers’ markets.  In Germany\, nothing epitomizes Spring like the revered white stalks of Spargel (asparagus)!  The green variety is more popular in North America and tends to be available in supermarkets year-round.  Germans\, however\, prefer the white variety that is harvested from mid-April to near the end of June (St. John’s Day)\, and often is harder to find in the United States.  The Germans have given this harvest season its own name – Spargelzeit – and celebrate it with passion.   Rich in nutrients and very low in calories\, asparagus has become a culinary status symbol for many Germans.  To produce white asparagus\, soil is piled up into knee-high banks\, which give the fields their characteristic appearance.  White asparagus grows entirely surrounded by earth\, which protects the slender stalks from sunlight exposure and keeps them from turning green.  This also affects the subtle flavor of it.  The popular vegetable is cultivated in almost all federal states as well as in neighboring countries.  In fact\, Germans consume more white asparagus than their country produces\, so it is necessary to import it. Please join the German Wine Society’s Capital Chapter on the evening of Friday\, May 3\, 2024\, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm\, for a four-course asparagus-themed dinner in the German Embassy House\, plus an outdoor reception with served hors d’oeuvres on the Embassy House patio (weather permitting).  Our Spring Festival dinner will feature not only the elegant vegetable in both its green and white versions\, but also fine German wines\, including Silvaner\, known for its affinity with asparagus.  We will have seven whites including two containing Silvaner grapes\, a red\, and a sparkling wine\, representing five of Germany’s wine regions.  It has been a tradition of the German Wine Society to hold Spargelfest dinners at this time of year at various locations\, including the German Embassy House\, Cafe Mozart (now regrettably closed)\, and Cafe Berlin last year.  We look forward to our return to the Embassy where our Society began 47 years ago\, in 1977. Registration for this event must be received by Monday\, April 29\, 2024.    You can register and pay for events in either of two ways.    First\, you can register on our Washington\, D.C. 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 electronic 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\,.  We will need a complete list of all attendee names in advance for Embassy security\, and 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 member of the German Wine Society (either the Capital Chapter\, or one of the other active chapters in the U.S. or an at-large member with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member.   You can join the GWS Capital Chapter either by using the website and registering to pay annual dues of $35 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 chapter Secretary at the above e-mail to confirm your status.    Here’s what we have planned for our Spring Festival: May 3\, 5:30 pm (entry to Embassy compound passing through security beginning 5:30 pm): Reception and wine dinner at the German Embassy House.  Enter at the main Embassy gate on 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\, and proceed up the stairway alongside the main Embassy building depicted here to the Embassy House on the upper level.   For those who have difficulty ascending the stairs\, escorts from the Embassy staff can bring guests through the Embassy building and up an elevator. For security purposes\, the Embassy requires a list of all attendees in advance; no walk-ins are allowed.  Please remember to bring a valid picture ID.    There is no parking available on Embassy grounds\, but it should not be difficult at this time of day to find parking on the street nearby if you are driving.   Be alert\, however\, to DC parking restrictions.  The German Embassy is not near a Metro subway stop\, but it is also possible to arrive by Metro bus (D6 to Foxhall Rd.) or by taxi/ride service. 5:30pm Welcoming menu: hors d’ oeuvres + Sparkling wine served at Patio                  Blackened Trout Salad Wraps                  Grilled Asparagus Frittata with Chive Sauce                  Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus Skewers                  Curry Wurst on Toast with Curry Ketchup         These hors d’oeuvres will be accompanied by the following sparkling wine:          Nv Dr. Loosen Sparkling Riesling Dr. L Mosel  6:30pm Seated Dinner: inside cantina                  First (Soup) Course                  Asparagus Soup with Lemon and Chive         Served with the following white wines:         2022 Kruger Rumpf Munsterer Rheinberg Kabinett Riesling Nahe (JS 91)         2021 Selbach Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Kabinett Riesling Mosel (WA 93-94)                  Second (Salad) Course                  Charred Asparagus\, Dates\, Goat Cheese Salad         Served with the following dry white wines:         2021 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Weissburgunder Trocken Mosel         2022 Weingut Keller vom Muscheligen Kalk Rheinhessen (a white Pinot Blanc/Chardonnay/Silvaner blend)                  Third (Main) Course                  Grilled White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce                  Crispy Miso-Butter Crusted White Fish                  Beef Striploin with Roasted Spring Vegetables/Potato Salad         Served with the following white and red wines:         2021 Max Müller Silvaner Trocken Franken         2017 Weingut Schnaitmann Steinwiege Pinot Noir Württemberg (WE 92)                  Dessert Course                   Rhubarb Sour Cream Cake                  Strawberry Salad with Sabayon                  Chocolate Mousse on Tart Shells         Served with the following sweet white wines:         2022 Carl Loewen Thornicher Ritsch Auslese Riesling Mosel (JS 96)         2020 J.J. Prüm Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese Riesling Mosel (WA 93)         Coffee and Tea service at end\, with bottled still and sparkling water provided at tables We anticipate being joined by members of the German Embassy staff.  Please take the opportunity to mingle with them and share your interests in German wines and Germany! The price for this event will be $168 for members\, and $178 for non-members.  There will be a 64-person limit on attendance at this event\, including Embassy guests\, so reserve soon to avoid disappointment.

\nFor this event\, we are no longer requiring that guests provide proof of vaccination against covid-19\, or wear masks when arriving. We do encourage our members and guests\, however\, to be up to date in vaccinations\, and request that if you contract covid-19 or another communicable illness\, or test positive for covid-19\, you refrain from attending the event and protect the health of others. We can refund payments if you notify us that you are not able to attend the event for this reason prior to the day of the event.\n\n\nAll 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.\n\n\n\nThe event coordinator for the Spring Festival is Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, and National Vice President and Secretary. Please send any questions to Carl at carl.willner1@verizon.net .\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you for our Spring Festival! \n\n\n\nPlease check our Capital Chapter website and register soon. \n\n\n\nIf you no longer wish to receive notices for GWS events\, please respond to this email with a request to unsubscribe.\n\n\n\nIf registering by mail\, please fill out and cut the reservation form below with your check – do not mail the entire notice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n _______________________________________________________________________________________________\n\nREGISTRATION FORM FOR GERMAN WINE SOCIETY SPRING FESTIVAL EVENT ON MAY 3\, 2024 AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY\n\n\n\n$168.00 Members / $178.00 Non-Member Guests\n\n \n\nMember(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\nGuest(s) Names: _____________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\nTotal Enclosed: ______________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\nDaytime Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________\n\n \n\nE-Mail: _______________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/spring-festival-celebration-at-the-german-embassy/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 4645 Reservoir Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/october-Winefest.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.914428;-77.0886529 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 4645 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20037 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4645 Reservoir Road NW:geo:-77.0886529,38.914428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20240116T025623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T025623Z UID:6361-1708185600-1708194600@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:GWS Capital Chapter Membership Zoom Meeting DESCRIPTION:Prosit Neujahr! Online registration for the 2024 Capital Chapter Membership Meeting is now open! Please make reservations by Monday\, February 12\, 2024.  This year’s Membership Meeting will take place on Saturday\, February 17\, 2024\, starting at 4:00 pm EST\, and planned to last until about 6:30 pm.  As with our last Membership Meeting in February 2023\, the Membership Meeting this year will be held online\, using Zoom.  Though the pandemic is officially over\, viruses still abound during this winter\, and meeting virtually also avoids the risk of having to postpone for inclement weather\, while permitting our members in more distant locations to attend conveniently.  You will need to have access to Zoom to participate in the meeting\, either downloaded on your computer or otherwise available through your browser (please note\, however\, that there is an option for members to vote in the election by mail even if you do not have Zoom access).  Everyone who provides notification of their intent to come (by registering on the website\, by mail or by email to the Secretary) will receive a Zoom link from Board member Karen Stokes by email prior to the event\, which can be used to log in at the start time.  The meeting’s start time at 4:00 pm EST allows members to finish in time for dinner\, and also allows members who may be in Europe to participate.    Our agenda will begin with reports from the officers of the Chapter\, including discussion of our finances\, membership\, and cellar status\, followed by the Board election\, and then open discussion of other chapter business and questions\, and plans for the future.  What would you like to have the Society do – what are your expectations? The Board needs to know!  The business portion of the meeting will be followed by the fun part – a multiple-choice quiz on knowledge of German wines with the chance to win several wine prizes from our cellar (to be delivered at the next in-person events the winners attend\, or by arrangement with the Cellarmaster for pickup).  Of course\, as this is an online event\, members will supply their own choice of wines\, cheeses and other foods\, and there will be an opportunity to discuss your wine choices with other participants\, as we did during the last Membership Meeting.  Members in good standing (current on dues) pay nothing for this event (but still need to register via our website or mail\, or by email to the Secretary\, so that we can have an accurate count of who is coming and can send the Zoom link to everyone); non-members (including those who have been registered as members before but are not current on dues) pay $15 each\, through website registration using PayPal or by check.    It is at this annual meeting we elect new officers and directors to the Chapter Board.   Only members in good standing\, with annual dues payments current\, are entitled to vote in the election or to attend this event free of charge; $35 annual dues payments per individual or couple may be made online through the website using PayPal or by check to ensure that you are current\, before the meeting.   A dues payment made prior to the meeting is sufficient to restore membership status and allow you to attend without charge and participate in the election.  Please contact the Secretary if you are not sure whether you are current. Members can vote in person at the meeting\, or by returning their written ballots (found at the end of the candidate statements) by February 12\, 2024. Candidate statements and the ballot form (for those who will not be voting in person at the election but would still like to submit a vote) are attached in a separate document\, in the version of this notice sent by e-mail.  Nominations of other candidates than those listed below and on the attached ballot have to be received by no later than Saturday\, February 3\, 2024\, under our By-Laws\, so as to allow revised ballots for the election to be prepared and distributed.  All of the candidates running have already been serving in their positions\, but we have one open Director position without a candidate.  The Chapter President is also running for Chapter Secretary\, in the absence of a separate candidate to fill the Secretary position; he was elected to serve in both capacities for the past four years.   The candidates running for positions on the Board this election are: Carl Willner – for Chapter President and Secretary (positions listed separately on ballot) Christian Schiller – for Chapter Vice President Ken Belsley – for Chapter Treasurer Jim Palanchar – for Director Karen Stokes – for Director\, also serving as Cellarmaster Klaus Teuter – for Director\, also serving as Webmaster   Our By-Laws do not permit nominations from the floor at the meeting for any position for which a candidate is already running\, but only in advance so that ballots for a disputed election can be prepared\, although floor nominations for uncontested positions are allowed.  For this election\, most Board positions except for one Director slot have one candidate running.  You can give back to the Chapter by seeking to join the Board\, or by volunteering to plan or help with a monthly tasting.  Your active participation in planning and managing events helps the organization grow – and to do so in the direction you choose.  All correspondence in response to this email should be directed to our President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, by email to carl.willner1@verizon.net or by mail at: Carl Willner 1014 Reserve Champion Drive Rockville\, MD 20850   If you are attending as a non-member and need to pay online\, please be sure to have a PayPal account in advance\, as we cannot accept payments by other forms of credit.  If you decide to register by mail\, please mail your registration (and check\, made out to the German Wine Society\, if registering as a non-member) to the Chapter Secretary\, Carl Willner\, whose address is listed above. All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. Fortunately\, one of the benefits of holding an online event is that most of you will be safely at home and not driving to the event\, but should you decide to visit a friend in order to participate from there\, please bear in mind the usual cautions about having a designated driver where available\, or mostly tasting rather than consuming alcohol when such drivers are not available.  Drinking in moderation will also help to avoid any mishaps using your computer! \nRegister for this\nEvent URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-capital-chapter-membership-zoom-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Business,Wine Tasting ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231216T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231216T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20230205T192324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T011507Z UID:5190-1702749600-1702764000@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Holiday Dinner at the Cosmos Club - December 16\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:HAPPY HOLIDAYS! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE COSMOS CLUB\, SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 16\, 2023\, 6 pm – 10 pmHo\, Ho\, Ho\, German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wines\, it’s nearly time to hang the stockings and dream of delicious German wine! We can gather in person again in Washington\, D.C. amidst all the elegance of Embassy Row. So\, please plan to attend the GWS Holiday paired dinner at the Cosmos Club\, Saturday\, December 16\, 2023 for dinner starting at 7:00 pm\, with registration and service of welcoming sekt and hors d’oeuvres beginning at 6:00 pm. We are very fortunate to have access to this elegant and festive venue again this year. The Cosmos Club is no longer requiring proof of vaccination against covid-19 for all staff\, members and guests in the mansion\, and this year we have also lifted this requirement\, though we still encourage guests to be vaccinated.The paired dinner includes a variety of seven wines (mainly German\, with one Austrian)\, one sparkling\, five whites and a red\, among them two high-prädikat dessert selections\, accompanied by a three-course meal preceded by hors d’oeuvres. In addition\, there will be entertainment – a holiday music trio including piano\, violin and cello\, and an opportunity to sing some German and other traditional songs together! This year\, we are offering a choice of three different entrees with different prices\, beef\, salmon and duck. If anyone needs a vegetarian option there will also be a “chef’s choice” but we cannot specify what that will be in advance. Be sure to register for the one you want\, and if there are multiple people on your order\, register separately for each different entree choice and let the Secretary know by email who is having each choice for the place cards.Location: The address for our holiday dinner is 2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. 20008\, just a few blocks from Dupont Circle. Metro is near (Dupont Circle Red Line) and parking is available to the rear of the club. The stunning venue is\, as in past years\, the wood-paneled Members Dining Room on the 2nd floor in this landmark building. This year\, both the opening reception and the dinner will take place in the same room – please come into the Members Dining Room when arriving to sign in rather than waiting in the Long Gallery outside. With fireplaces lit\, perfect for a special holiday wine event with family and friends! There is a coatroom on the first floor free for members and guests – no need to bring heavy bags and coats upstairs to the event.Safety Precautions: While we are no longer requiring proof of vaccination as indicated above\, if you contract or test positive for covid-19 or other communicable disease in advance of the event\, we request that you not come for the safety of our other guests\, and request a refund which we can provide if notified ahead of of the day of the event\, to give us a chance to offer the place to another guest. Mask use when arriving is optional. Menu: The paired menu will be as follows:Welcome and hors d’oeuvres Gorgonzola and Mediterranean Fig Profiterole\, with Caramelized OnionMaui Shrimp Spring Roll\, with Coconut Milk\, Sweet Chili Dipping SauceGoat Cheese Spheres\, with Salted Candied Pecans\, Apricot Chutneynv Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Sparkling (Sekt) Riesling Salad appetizerRoasted Squash Salad\, with Kale\, Shaved Manchego\, Pomegranate Seeds\, Pine Nuts\, Maple Balsamic VinaigrettePopover Bread2021 Dr. H Thanisch Erben Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett Mosel2016 Tegernseehof Reid Steinerfal-Smaragd Riesling Wachau\, AustriaEntree (choose one dish when registering)Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Truffled Potato Puree\, Carrot\, Asparagus\, Red Wine SauceMaple Leaf Farms Duck Breast with Turnip Puree\, Brussels Sprouts\, Sautéed Mushrooms\, Charred Green Onions\, MadeiraAtlantic Salmon with Golden Polenta Cake\, Leek & Savoy Cabbage Fondue\, Cider Gastrique“Chef’s Choice” vegetarian meal2020 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Rotwein (Pinot Noir/Pinot Nero) Trocken Mosel2017 Bollig-Lehnert Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese MoselDessertHoney Citrus Creme Brûlée\, with Vanilla Tuilles\, Blackberries2020 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr “Rotlay” Riesling Auslese Mosel2018 Alfred Merkelbach Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese #11 Urglück MoselCoffee and Tea ServiceParking: Club parking is off Florida Avenue behind the club. There is a small white sign showing the parking entrance. Parking is included in the event price and there is no tipping at the club including the valet parking. Parking is limited and club members have preference. It is highly advisable not to arrive late in case there are other functions going on at the club that evening.Dress Code: The dress code for the Cosmos Club is strict – jackets and ties for men\, comparable business or evening attire for women. No jeans or tennis shoes are allowed.Prices: The dinner price\, varying by entree selected\, is: Grilled Beef Tenderloin $230 members/$240 non-membersAtlantic Salmon $220 members/$230 non-membersMaple Leaf Farms Duck Breast $220 members/$230 non-members“Chef’s Choice” Vegetarian $210 members/$220 non-membersIf you are not sure of your current membership status\, please contact the Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net before ordering to confirm. Membership costs $35 annually for an individual or couple\, and can be paid online using our website and PayPal\, or by check\, in the same way and at the same time as registering for the event.When and How to Register: The deadline for reservations is Saturday\, December 9\, 2023 so that we may provide the chef with an accurate count of total guests as well as the entrees chosen for each guest\, and allow time for place cards for each guest to be made. No late reservations can be allowed for this event due to these club requirements. This promises to be a wonderful event so please make your reservations right away and don’t miss out!There are two ways to join in the fun. You can register on our website\, https://germanwinesocietydc.org \, and pay online for the event using PayPal. If you do not already have an account on our website\, you will need to set one up. There are separate buttons to choose each entree menu option\, and for members and non-members\, to reflect the varying prices. An email message to the Secretary at carl.willner1@verizon.net to let us know who is having each entree option is requested\, if there are multiple guests on the reservation with different entree preferences – otherwise\, we will need to reach out to you. Or\, you can submit a check for the event to our Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, payable to the German Wine Society\, at the following address and using the form below\, and making sure to note your entree preference for each guest. Any member dues that may be owed can also be paid online or by check. Please include names\, number of guests\, email and phone number.Carl Willner1014 Reserve Champion DriveRockville\, MD 20850 Tours: The Cosmos Club has advised us that tours of the historic club mansion for interested guests are once again possible\, as in past years. Availability of tours will depend on willingness of members who are also Cosmos Club members to conduct them\, but we understand that one or more Cosmos Club members will agree to lead tours. If you would like to participate in a tour\, please reply to this message and let us know of your interest\, and you will be advised at a later date when to arrive for a tour (usually either an hour before the event\, or at the end of the event).Questions about Event: The event organizer is Carl Willner\, who can be reached by email at carl.willner1@verizon.net\, or at 202-674-9044. Please contact him with any questions\, including current membership status\, or correspondence in response to this email. All Society Members and guests are reminded that drinking alcohol can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their 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 to this email to our Secretary\, Carl Willner.If registering by mail\, please cut and return the reservation form portion of the notice below – do not mail the entire notice._____________________________________________________________________________________________Reservation form for GERMAN WINE SOCIETY HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE COSMOS CLUB\, SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 16\, 2023\, 7 pm – 10 pm (with registration and welcome beginning at 6:00 pm)Member Name(s) ______________________________________________________________Guest Names(s) _______________________________________________________________Total Enclosed ________________________________________________________________Daytime Phone Number _________________________________________________________Email Address _________________________________________________________________Entrees and number of each chosen: Beef _____ Salmon _____Duck _____ Vegetarian _____Please indicate who is having each entree\, if multiple guests are on the reservation.\n\nRegister for this\nEvent URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/holiday-dinner-at-the-cosmos-club-december-16-2023/ LOCATION:Cosmos Club\, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Cosmos-Club.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.911755;-77.047859 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2121 Massachusetts Avenue:geo:-77.047859,38.911755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20230810T033048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T043322Z UID:5548-1694800800-1694813400@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Oktober Weinfest DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY’S OKTOBER WEINFEST CELEBRATION AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON\, D.C. ON SEPTEMBER 15\, 2023!    German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\,It is a pleasure to announce that the German Embassy has invited us once again to hold our Oktober Weinfest celebration at the German Embassy House!  And for this event\, we will also be introduced to the German Embassy’s new chef\, Mikko Kosenen of Mikko Nordic Fine Foods\, who also operates a restaurant in Washington\, D.C.\, and was formerly executive chef for the Ambassador of Finland.  Please plan to join us to share our love of German wine\, at the German Embassy where the German Wine Society began 46 years ago.   Our “Oktober Weinfest” celebrates the fall harvest season and is being held on the eve of the famed Munich Oktoberfest in Germany.\, which runs this year from September 16 through October 3.    Oktober Weinfest will take place on the evening of Friday\, September 15\, 2023\, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Embassy House of the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C.\, with admission to the Embassy beginning at 6:00 pm.  Below are all the details you will need about the wines\, food\, registration\, payment and getting to the event.   Registration for this event is now closed. Here’s what we have planned for our Oktober Weinfest:September 15\, 6:00 pm (entry to Embassy compound passing through security beginning 6 pm):   Reception and wine dinner at the German Embassy House.  Enter at the main Embassy gate on 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\, and proceed up the stairway alongside the main Embassy building depicted here to the Embassy House on the upper level.   For those who have difficulty ascending the stairs\, escorts from the Embassy staff can bring guests through the Embassy building and up an elevator.\nOur Oktober Weinfest will feature eleven German wines\, representing six wine regions and three grapes.  All of the white wines featured in the dinner are from the 2021 vintage\, but differ from the 2021 wine in our New Vintages tasting earlier this year\, completing the picture of this excellent vintage.  We will begin with a sekt reception on the patio (weather permitting) and followed by a multi-course seated buffet dinner inside the Embassy House.  For security purposes\, the Embassy requires a list of all attendees in advance; no walk-ins are allowed.  Please remember to bring a valid picture ID.    There is no parking available on Embassy grounds\, but it should not be difficult at this time of day to find parking on the street nearby if you are driving.   Be alert\, however\, to DC parking restrictions.  The German Embassy is not near a Metro subway stop\, but it is also possible to arrive by Metro bus (D6 to Foxhall Rd.) or by taxi/ride service. 6:00pm Welcoming menu: hors d’ oeuvres + Sparkling wine served at Patio    Gravlax with House Pickled Cucumber/Bavarian Mustard Sauce    Beetroot Hummus on Seed Bread with Pickled Beets (GF)    Grilled Chicken Skewers with Spinach Sauce These hors d’oeuvres will be accompanied by the following sparkling wine:   Nv Dr. Loosen Sparkling Riesling Dr. L Mosel    7:00pm Dinner Buffet: inside cantina    Assortment of Sausages/Bratwurst\, Currywurst\, Austrian Mini Sausages/Mustard\, Sauerkraut    Herb Crusted Salmon with Small Dill Potatoes\, Herb Sauce    Mini Chicken Schnitzels with Lemon-Caper Butter    Assortment of Herring\, in Wine sauce\, Matjes\, Mustard/Egg Salad    German Style Potato Salad    Tomato-Mozzarella Salad    Kale Caesar Salad    Roasted Honey-Thyme Vegetables     Pretzels with Cheese-Beer Dip     Assortment of Bread/Whipped Butter  These dishes will be served with four flights of wines as follows:  Red Wines     2019 Rebholz Spätburgunder Pfalz       and     2018 Meyer-Näkel Blue Slate Spätburgunder Ahr  Trocken (Dry) White Wines      2021 Max Müller Volkach Silvaner Trocken Franken (in Bocksbeutel)      and     2021 Dönnhoff Tonschiefer Riesling Trocken Nahe   Kabinett White Wines      2021 Hermann Ludes Thornitcher Ritsch “Monster” Riesling Kabinett Feinherb Mosel       and      2021 Thanisch Erben Thanisch Dr. H Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Kabinett Mosel   Spätlese White Wines      2021 Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen 303 Riesling Spätlese Rheingau       and      2021 Willi Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Mosel    Dessert buffet:    Lingonberry Bread Pudding    Apple Tart    Chocolate Pannacotta  These dishes will be served with a flight of two sweet wines:      2021 Karl Erbes Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Gold Cap Mosel (1/2 bottle)      and      2021 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Mosel (1/2 bottle)  Coffee and Tea service at end\, with bottled still and sparkling water provided at tables We anticipate being joined by members of the German Embassy staff.  Please take the opportunity to mingle with them and share your interests in German wines and Germany! The 60-person limit on attendance at this event\, including Embassy guests\, has been reached and registration is now closed. For this event\, we are no longer requiring that guests provide proof of vaccination against covid-19\, or wear masks when arriving.   We do encourage our members and guests\, however\, to be up to date in vaccinations\, and request that if you contract covid-19 or another communicable illness\, or test positive for covid-19\, you refrain from attending the event and protect the health of others.  We can refund payments if you notify us that you are not able to attend the event for this reason prior to the start of the event. 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. The event coordinator for the Oktober Weinfest is Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, and National Vice President and Secretary.  Please send any questions to Carl at carl.willner1@verizon.net . We look forward to seeing you for our October Weinfest!    URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/oktober-weinfest-4/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 4645 Reservoir Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Pic1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.914428;-77.0886529 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 4645 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20037 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4645 Reservoir Road NW:geo:-77.0886529,38.914428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20230606T030522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T030522Z UID:5446-1688832000-1688839200@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:POTOMAC WINE CRUISE DESCRIPTION:ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY’S POTOMAC WINE CRUISE!Get ready to cast off on the Potomac for a German wine cruise! Yes\, the Capital Chapter of the German Wine Society is once again holding our Potomac wine cruise this summer\, back by popular demand after last year’s very successful voyage. As we did in July 2021 and 2022\, and also regularly for several years in 2010-2013 and earlier\, we will enjoy the traditional GWS summer wine cruise past the beautiful river banks and monuments of our nation’s Capital. Please join us to enjoy many wines from Germany and other countries as we cruise along the Potomac for two hours\, from 4 pm to 6 pm on Saturday\, July 8\, 2023. We will board Capitol River Cruises’ Nightingale from the Georgetown waterfront\, at 3050 K Street N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. – the end of 31st Street\, by the Fiola Mare restaurant. Be sure to be on the wharf before departure time – the cruise boat cannot wait for late arrivals! We can accommodate only 60 guests on the Nightingale for this event\, so reserve early to avoid disappointment. Reservations for this event are due by Monday\, July 3\, 2022\, to give us sufficient time to have enough wine and supplies for all aboard.Parking is readily available in garages along the Georgetown riverfront\, and it is possible to walk from Metro at the Foggy Bottom station as well (if you are a good walker). We will be providing all the wines for this event\, as well as disposable plastic glasses and cutlery\, paper plates and napkins\, and will also bring some deli sandwiches or other snacks. Guests are also encouraged to bring their own favorite cheeses\, breads or other food on board. This will be a relaxing cruise\, with no presentation\, allowing everyone to concentrate on the wines\, good company and atmosphere. There are many outdoor and indoor dining establishments along the Georgetown waterfront for dinner after the cruise\, which we encourage you to try.The Nightingale is a boat we have used for some previous cruises\, and is all on one level\, with tables and chairs\, and a bar area from which we can serve wines. It also has protection against inclement weather\, though we have been fortunate with our past wine cruises and reasonably hope for a sunny afternoon once again. The cruise will take place rain or shine\, unless weather conditions do not allow the cruise to set out safely\, in which case we will reschedule or provide refunds.THE WINES: The wines for our cruise will be a mixture of whites and reds\, mostly German but with some other international wines included as well. There will be a good variety of both dry and sweet wines\, including many Kabinett and Spätlese prädikat wines! Because this is not a formal presentation\, and we will only have one or two bottles on hand of each of the wines listed\, everyone will not get the same wines\, but all on the voyage should have the chance to savor around 10-12 different wines. We look forward to sharing the lovely qualities of these German and international wines with our members and guests again. Here’s the wine list we have planned (wines are single bottles unless two bottles are noted):German Wines (6 of 13 German wine regions represented)Whites2019 A.J. Adam Dhron Hofberg Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2020 Carl von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2019 Clemens Busch vom Roten Schiefer Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2018 Falkenstein Niedermenninger Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese Feinherb Mosel 2013 Fitz-Ritter Dürkheimer Gewürztraminer Spätlese Pfalz – two bottles2020 Hans Wirsching Iphöfer Kalb Silvaner Erste Lage Franken 2020 J.J. Prüm Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese Mosel 2020 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2020 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Mosel 2014 Müller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Trocken Pfalz2018 Spreitzer Winkeler Jesuitengarten Riesling Spätlese Rheingau2016 St. Christopher Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese Mosel – two bottles2017 Weingut Carl Ehrhard Rüdesheim Riesling Feinherb Kabinett Rheingau- two bottles2017 Weingut Carl Ehrhard Burg Roseneck Riesling Kabinett Rheingau – two bottles2021 Weingut Pawis Quarzit Riesling Trocken Saale-UnstrutReds2018 Valckenberg Dornfelder RheinhessenWines from Other Countries (4 countries represented)Whites2008 Dirler Riesling Grand Cru Alsace\, France Reds2017 Ernst Triebaumer Blaufränkisch (Lemberger) Burgenland\, Austria 2015 Recas La Putere Fetească Neagră\, România2019 Steindorfer St. Laurent Reserve Burgenland\, Austria2008 Windsong Dornfelder Virginia\, USA – two bottlesPRICE AND RESERVATIONS: Our event price is $72 for members and $79 for non-member guests\, payable in advance online through our website using PayPal or by check. Despite substantially increased costs for our boat rental\, our event price is only $4 more than last year. Whichever method you use\, please be sure to register and pay the appropriate price based on whether you are a GWS member or non-member. If you are not sure of your current membership status\, please contact the GWS Capital Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner\, at carl.willner1@verizon.net . 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).To register and pay by PayPal\, go to our chapter website: germanwinesocietydc.org. 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 above 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. To register and pay by check\, detach and complete the form below\, indicating all names of persons who will be coming\, and mail it\, with your check made out to the ‘German Wine Society’\, to the Chapter President and Secretary\, Carl Willner: 1014 Reserve Champion Drive\, Rockville\, MD 20850. Cut the reservation form below and send with your check – do not mail the entire page. If you have questions about the event\, please contact Carl Willner by email at carl.willner1@verizon.net.HEALTH AND SAFETY: In light of the declared end of the covid-19 pandemic\, we have further modified our GWS policy and are not requiring proof of covid-19 vaccination to participate in this outdoor event. We still encourage participants to be up to date in their vaccinations\, and will be considering based on experience with this event whether to lift covid vaccination requirements entirely for indoor events in the fall. Masks will not be necessary. All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Members and guests should use public transportation to events or rely on a designated driver\, and if those are not available\, taste the wines in moderation rather than finishing them.We are eagerly anticipating seeing all of you in person again for this comfortable afternoon on the Potomac!RESERVATION FORM for Saturday\, July 8\, 2023\, German Wine Society Potomac Wine CruiseMember(s) Name(s) ___________________________________________________Guest(s) Names(s) _____________________________________________________Total Enclosed ________________________ Daytime/ Cell Phone Number _________________________E-Mail _______________________________________________________________\n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/potomac-wine-cruise/ LOCATION:Georgetown Waterfront\, 3050 K St.\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9037534;-77.0671758 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Georgetown Waterfront 3050 K St. NW Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3050 K St.\, NW:geo:-77.0671758,38.9037534 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20231208T155541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T160407Z UID:6169-1665167400-1665178200@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Oktober Weinfest at the German Ebassy- October 7\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN OKTOBER WEINFEST AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY AS THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY CELEBRATES OUR 45TH ANNIVERSARY IN WASHINGTON\, D.C. ON OCTOBER 7\, 2022! It’s been a challenging past few years\, but at last the chapters of the German Wine Society are able to gather again to share our love of German wine\, at the German Embassy where it all began 45 years ago.  Please make plans to join us!   In 1977\, the German Wine Society began when 83 graduates of the German Wine Academy were inducted in a ceremony at the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C.   Ever since then\, we have been carrying out our missions of improving knowledge of German wines and enjoying them with those of similar interests. Much has changed in the world of German wines over the past 45 years.    Germany reunified\, and two eastern regions were added to the eleven wine-growing regions in western Germany.   Production of red wines has expanded from only a tenth to a full third of all German wines.   There are many more good dry white wines to enjoy along with the traditional sweet\, high-prädikat ones.   And Germany now has two wine classification systems\, the newer terroir-based one developed by the VDP and embodied in the 2021 wine law being used alongside the familiar one from the 1971 German Wine Law\, with its prädikat levels.   But through all these changes\, the members of the German Wine Society have continued to enjoy Germany’s wonderful wines.    Now it is time to bring our chapters together again\, for the first time since our 40th Anniversary celebration in 2017. Our 45th Anniversary event is an “Oktober Weinfest” in celebration of the fall harvest season and the famed Oktoberfest in Germany.  It will take place on the evening of Friday\, October 7\, 2022\, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Embassy House of the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C.\, with admission to the Embassy beginning at 6:00 pm.  For this event\, we welcome GWS members from our Washington\, D.C.\, Philadelphia\, and San Francisco chapters\, and Canadian GWS members as well as non-members are also welcome to register and attend.   Below are all the details you will need about the wines\, food\, registration\, payment and getting to the event.    We are not booking a block of hotel rooms for the 45th anniversary\, so that you are free to choose where you would like to stay if coming from out of town (or even locally\, if you prefer to stay near to the event and avoid a long drive afterward).   We suggest\, if you need a hotel\, that you select one convenient to our event in the Dupont Circle\, Embassy Row or downtown Washington\, D.C. area (hotels are not adjacent to the German Embassy\, which is in a residential area).   These websites may be useful in finding a hotel:    https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/all-places-to-stay https://www.expedia.com/Washington-Hotels.d178318.Travel-Guide-Hotels Registration for this event must be received by Sunday\, October 2\, 2022.    You can register and pay for events in either of two ways.    First\, you can register on our Washington\, D.C. 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 as a member of our Capital Chapter\, and you will also need to have a PayPal account.  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 we will need a complete list of all attendee names in advance for Embassy security.   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 member of one of the active chapters in the U.S. (with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member (including Canadian GWS).   There is still time to become a member – just contact the Secretary or other officers of the local chapter most convenient for you (Capital Chapter for the Washington\, D.C. area\, or the Delaware Valley/Philadelphia or San Francisco chapters).  You can join the GWS Capital Chapter either by using the website and registering to pay annual dues of $35 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 chapter Secretary at the above e-mail to confirm your status.   Here’s what we have planned for our 45th Anniversary: October 7\, 6:30 pm (entry to Embassy compound passing through security beginning 6 pm):   Reception and wine dinner at the German Embassy House.  Enter at the main Embassy gate on 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20007\, and proceed up the stairway alongside the main Embassy building depicted here to the Embassy House on the upper level.   For those who have difficulty ascending the stairs\, escorts from the Embassy staff can bring guests through the Embassy building and up an elevator. You can celebrate the 45th Anniversary of our society where it began!  As we have done for other anniversary events and national conventions\, we will offer a tour of the wine regions of Germany\, with a representative wine from all 13 regions plus a sekt\, for a total of 14 wines from ten different grapes!  This is a tasting opportunity impossible to replicate elsewhere in the United States\, as wines from three of these regions are not normally imported and had to be brought directly from Germany for this event.  We will begin with a sekt reception on the patio (weather permitting) and followed by a multi-course seated dinner inside the Embassy House.  For security purposes\, the Embassy requires a list of all attendees in advance; no walk-ins are allowed.  Please remember to bring a valid picture ID.    There is no parking available on Embassy grounds\, but it should not be difficult at this time of day to find parking on the street nearby if you are driving.   Be alert\, however\, to DC parking restrictions.  The German Embassy is not near a Metro subway stop\, but it is also possible to arrive by Metro bus (D6 to Foxhall Rd.) or by taxi/ride service. Wines at the Embassy House Reception and Seated Dinner Patio Reception: nv Hild Elbling Brut Sekt  Seated Dinner: First Flight: Trocken Duo from the East 2021 Pawis Riesling Quarzit trocken\, Saale-Unstrut 2020 Tim Strasser Rotling trocken\, Sachsen Second Flight: Trocken Duo from the West 2021 Kloster Eberbach Chardonnay trocken\, Hessische Bergstrasse 2020 Donnhoff Weissburgunder trocken\, Nahe Third Flight:  Whites Beyond Riesling 2020 Hans Wirsching Iphöfer Kalb Silvaner trocken\, Franken 2020 Wörner “Steillage Weiss” (blend of Riesling and Müller-Thurgau\, trocken)\, Baden  Fourth Flight: The Trend Toward Reds 2019 Meyer-Näkel Spätburgunder (trocken)\, Ahr 2021 Beurer Trollinger (trocken)\, Württemberg Fifth Flight: A Pair of Spectacular Spätlese 2020 J.J. Prüm Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel 2018 Spreitzer Winkeler Jesuitengarten Riesling Spätlese\, Rheingau Sixth Flight: Auslese Grand Finale 2019 Müller-Catoir Haardter Herzog Rieslaner Auslese\, Pfalz 2018 K.P. Keller Rieslaner Auslese\, Rheinhessen 2004 Ratzenberger Bacharacher Wolfshöhle Riesling Auslese\, Mittelrhein Embassy chef Daniel Labonne will provide a menu of delicious German-style foods in several courses chosen to accompany the wines\, plus dessert\, as listed below. Patio Reception:  Smoked Salmon on Soft Pretzel & Cream Cheese Canapes  First Seated Course:  Leek and Potato Soup with Truffle Peeling Second Seated Course:  Sautéed Branzini Fillet with Creamy Spinach gratin & Lobster Sauce Third Seated Course:  Pork Medallion Wrapped in Smoked Bacon with Spatzle\, Red Cabbage\, and Lingonberry & Mustard Sauce Dessert:  Assortment of Mini Desserts – Opera Cake\, Bavarian Cream with raspberry coulis\, and Apple Strudel Coffee and Tea service at end\, with bottled water provided at tables We anticipate being joined by members of the German Embassy staff.  Please take the opportunity to mingle with them and share your interests in German wines and Germany! The price for this event will be $85 for members\, and $115 for non-members.  Members enjoy the benefit of support of this event from the National GWS organization and your dues payments.   There will be a 60-person limit on attendance at this event\, including Embassy guests\, so reserve soon to avoid disappointment. During the event\, GWS members from all U.S. chapters will vote to elect officers and directors of the national German Wine Society Board.  Any nominations for the national Board from current members in good standing should be submitted to National President Beth Sheligo\, at bsheligo@germanwinesociety.org \, no later than September 20\, 2022 to allow time for ballots to be prepared and circulated before the meeting.  Nominations submitted to the GWS Capital Chapter President and Secretary at carl.willner1@verizon.net will be forwarded to President Sheligo.  Candidates for the Board will be announced before the meeting.  Members can vote on the Board and on by-laws either in person or by providing written proxies to other members attending the meeting (ballots and proxies will be e-mailed separately to members).  Members must be in good standing (current on dues payments) to be eligible to vote in person or by proxy. For the health and safety of all members and guests\, those attending this event are required to show proof of vaccination against covid-19.  This may be done in advance by sending an e-mail to the GWS Capital Chapter Secretary with a legible photo image of a vaccination card\, or by producing a vaccination card at the event either physically or by a legible photo image at the time of signing in at the event at the Embassy House.   The GWS Capital Chapter has consistently followed this policy at our in-person events since resuming those events in the summer of 2021\, and in respect to our German Embassy hosts as well as due to concern for our members and friends\, we are maintaining that policy for this event as well.  Guests who fail to provide proof of vaccination will not be admitted.  Please also have masks available in case they are required when passing through Embassy security\, though masks will not be necessary and would be impractical during the reception and dinner. 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. The event coordinator for the 45th Anniversary is Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President and Secretary.  Please send any questions to Carl at carl.willner1@verizon.net . We look forward to seeing you in October for the GWS 45th Anniversary!    Please check our Capital Chapter website and register soon. Beth C. Sheligo Carl Willner National President Capital Chapter President  German Wine Society and Secretary\, and National Vice-President German Wine Society   If registering 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 45th ANNIVERSARY OKTOBER WEINFEST EVENT ON OCTOBER 7\, 2022 AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY $85.00 Members / $115.00 Non-Member Guests Member(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________ Chapter of Membership ____________________________________________________________ Guest(s) Names: _____________________________________________________________________ Total Enclosed: ______________________________________________________________________  Daytime Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________________________________________ URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/oktober-weinfest-at-the-german-ebassy-october-7-2022/ LOCATION:German Embassy\, 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, 20007\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Weinfest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9144913;-77.088852 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy 4645 Reservoir Road NW Washington 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4645 Reservoir Road\, NW:geo:-77.088852,38.9144913 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190209T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190209T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20190109T043816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190109T043816Z UID:2768-1549740600-1549747800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Prosit Neujahr! Online registration for the 2019 Members Meeting is now open! Please make reservations by February 4.  This year’s membership meeting will take place on Saturday\, February 9\, 2019. The doors will open at 7:00 and we begin discussing business (of course mixed with a little fun) promptly at 7:30 pm.  For this year’s Members Meeting\, we are returning to the Van Ness Room at: 3001 Veazey Terrace NWWashington\, DC  20008 Metro is very accessible from the Van Ness stop on the Red Line.  Members pay nothing for this tasting (but still need to register via our website or mail so that we can have an accurate count of who is coming and bring wines and food accordingly); non-members pay $15 each. We will sample a wide variety of wines from our cellar and also have our traditional quiz game and cheeses and bread. There will be a discussion of our finances\, membership and cellar status\, followed by an open discussion of plans for the future. What would you like to have the society do – what are your expectations? The Board needs to know!It is at this annual meeting we elect new officers and directors to the chapter Board.   Only members in good standing\, with annual dues payments current\, are entitled to vote in the election or to attend this event free of charge; dues payments may be made online or by check to ensure that you are current before the meeting.   Nominations of other candidates than those listed on the attached ballot must be received by no later than Friday\, January 25\, 2019.  We do have two director positions and one officer position\, the Chapter Secretary\, opening up for new candidates this election cycle (should no candidate run for Secretary\, the Board has determined that the President will also serve as Acting Secretary until a suitable candidate is available to take over this necessary position).  Our bylaws do not permit nominations from the floor at the meeting for any position for which a candidate is already running\, but only in advance so that ballots for a disputed election can be prepared\, although floor nominations for uncontested positions are allowed.  Please consider giving back to the Chapter by serving on the board or by volunteering to plan a monthly tasting. Your active participation in planning and managing events help the organization grow – and to do so in the direction you choose. Members can vote in person at the meeting\, or by returning their written ballots by February 4\, 2019.Members: FREENon-members: $15Register for this Event click here URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/annual-membership-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Van Ness Room\, 3001 Veazey Terrace NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9447041;-77.0622397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Van Ness Room 3001 Veazey Terrace NW Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3001 Veazey Terrace NW:geo:-77.0622397,38.9447041 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180928T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180928T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20180613T201258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180902T214728Z UID:2415-1538159400-1538168400@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Embassy of Luxembourg Wine Tasting: Friday\, September 28 DESCRIPTION:We will once again be at the beautiful Embassy of Luxembourg in Washington\, D.C. for our next tasting on Friday\, September 28\, 2018 at 7 pm (with guests admitted for registration starting at 6:30 pm).  The tasting will conclude at 9 pm.  Many of you will remember our very successful events at the Embassy of Luxembourg in 2011\, 2013\, and 2016\, and this provides us with another exciting opportunity to try the varied wines of the “other Mosel\,” the Moselle River in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.   Our host for this evening will be Ambassador Sylvie Lucas\, and in preparing for this event we have worked closely with Consul Stan Myck\, who has aided us in obtaining all these wonderful Luxembourg wines. We will offer a very extensive selection of twenty-two wines from Luxembourg for this event\, including the wines of both of Luxembourg’s largest producers\, the Domaines Vinsmoselle cooperative and Bernard-Massard\, and one wine from the Domaine de l’Etat and one Rosé supplied by the Embassy and not available for public sale\, but served only at diplomatic and other government functions.  Most of the wines from Luxembourg are white\, and tend to be dry\, but we have also been able to include a few red and rosé wines.  During the latter part of the evening\, we will serve several of the sweeter “specialty wines” from Luxembourg\, such as Vin Moelleux (mellow or medium-sweet wine)\, Vendange Tardive (late harvest)\, Vin de Glace (ice wine) and Vin de Paille  (straw wine)\, which are produced in very limited quantities and rarely exported – but you can enjoy them now on the territory of the Grand Duchy through the German Wine Society without having to make a trip to Europe!   Lovers of the high-praedikat wines from the producers of the Mosel in Germany will find these specialty wines a fascinating comparison.  Wines for this event will include: Embassy wines: Welcoming glass: Caves Bernard-Massard\, Cuvée de l’Ecusson\, Brut Crémant Domaine de l’Etat\, Côteaux de Remich\, Grand Premier Cru\, Riesling\, 2014 Schram & Fils\, Côtes de Wellenstein\, Gris de Pinot Gris (rosé)\, 2014 Domaines Vinsmoselle Wines: Cuvée Millésimée\, Brut Crémant\, 2013 “Spirit of Schengen”\, Pinot Noir\, Brut Crémant  Greiveldange Herrenberg\, Grand Premier Cru\, Auxerrois\, 2016 Stadtbredimus Rousenberg\, Grand Premier Cru\, Pinot Blanc\, 2016 Wormeldange Mohrberg\, Grand Premier Cru\, Pinot Gris\, 2016 Wormeldange Weinbour\, Grand Premier Cru\, Riesling\, 2016 Machtum Gollebour\, Grand Premier Cru\, Gewürztraminer\, 2016 Vin Rosé\, Appellation d’Origine Protégée\, Elbling\, 2016 Château Edmond de la Fontaine\, Cuvée Réserve élevée en barrique\, Pinot Noir\, 2014 Vieilles Vignes\, Grand Premier Cru\, Riesling\, 2015 Caves Bernard-Massard Wines: Grand Premier Cru\, Riesling\, 2013 Grand Premier Cru\, Pinot Gris\, 2014 Grand Premier Cru\, Auxerrois\, 2014 Vin de Qualité\, Rivaner\, 2014 Domaines Vinsmoselle “Specialty” Wines: Vin Moelleux\, Grand Premier Cru\, Gewürztraminer\, 2016 Vendange Tardive\, Grand Premier Cru\, Pinot Gris\, 2015 Vin de Paille\, Grand Premier Cru\, Auxerrois\, 2015 Vin de Paille\, Grand Premier Cru\, Gewürztraminer\, 2015 Vin de Glace\, Grand Premier Cru\, Riesling\, 2016 And throughout the evening\, the Embassy will be serving hors d’oeuvres and amuse-bouches\, as well as desserts prepared by the Embassy’s French chef to accompany the wines.The price for this event is $72 for members\, and $80 for non-member guests.  Registration will be limited to 60 guests\, so register early to avoid disappointment.  You can register and pay for this event in either of two ways.   You can register on our website (germanwinesocietydc.org) and make payment by Paypal.   You will need to set up a GWS account if you have not done so already for past events\, and have a Paypal account.   You can also pay by check\, made out to the German Wine Society\, and mailed to the GWS Secretary\, Joseph Aguiar\, at 1130 45th Place SE\, Washington\, DC 20019\, along with the completed form below.   The deadline to register for this event is September 25\, 2018\, as we must provide a list of guests to the Embassy for security reasons several days in advance of the event.   There will be no admissions at the door for those who have not registered in advance. \nRegister for this Event click hereThe Embassy of Luxembourg is located at 2200 Massachusetts Avenue\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. 20008\, within easy walking distance of the Dupont Circle Red Line Metro station.  Street parking in the area is limited\, so planning to arrive by Metro is likely to be easiest.All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events.  Members and guests should use public transportation\, rely on a designated driver\, or mostly taste the wines rather than finish them when such drivers or alternative modes of transportation are not available.The coordinator for this event is GWS Capital Chapter\, President Carl Willner\, who can be reached at 202-674-9044\, or at carl.willner1@verizon.net .   URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/embassy-of-luxembourg-tasting-friday-september-28/ LOCATION:Luxembourg Embassy\, 2200 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Lux_image_2018.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.91132;-77.049166 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Luxembourg Embassy 2200 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 Massachusetts Ave NW:geo:-77.049166,38.91132 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180525T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180525T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20180428T235605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180429T214638Z UID:2321-1527273000-1527283800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:SPECIAL SPARGELFEST DINNER AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY HOUSE DESCRIPTION:The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Wine Society are pleased to co-sponsor the traditional annual GWS Spargelfest dinner at the German Embassy House on the evening of Friday\, May 25\, 2018.  “Spargelfest” is a feast of asparagus-themed dishes\, including white asparagus\, paired with wines.   We will begin this memorable evening with a welcoming Sekt paired with hors d’oeuvres\, served outside on the Embassy House terrace if weather permits.   The dinner will be served in the Embassy House itself\, with three plated courses followed by a dessert buffet. The Embassy will begin admitting guests at 6:30 pm through the main Embassy entrance at 4645 Reservoir Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, with dinner beginning at 7:15 pm.   You will need to ascend the stairs from the Embassy courtyard to the House\, or be escorted through the main Embassy building to use the elevator to reach the House\, which is located on the upper side of the Embassy grounds on Foxhall Road.   Only guests with special needs can be admitted through the Embassy House doors on the street side\, 1900 Foxhall Road NW\, and only if they notify GWS in advance so that we can inform Embassy security.   Street parking is available along Reservoir Road within walking distance of the Embassy entrance.   Guests can also arrive by taxi or the nearest bus lines (D6). Dishes for this dinner will be prepared by the Embassy’s talented Chef Daniel Labonne\, who was also responsible for food served at our 40th Anniversary reception at the Embassy in June 2017\, and our Oktober Weinfest at the Embassy House in September 2017. Chef Labonne\, who hails from Martinique in the French Caribbean\, was trained as a chef in Toulouse\, France.  He has been a chef in Washington\, DC for the past 18 years\, most recently at the French Embassy. The evening will unfold as follows: Welcome on Embassy House terrace – Passed Hors d’oeuvres (2 types) 2016 Winzerhof Stahl Spark (Scheurebe/Riesling Sekt Franken) First Course – White Asparagus Veloute with White Truffle Oil Drizzling Top with Crispy Roasted Parmesan 2010 J.J. Prüm Riesling Kabinett Mosel Second Course – Duo of White and Green Asparagus Wrapped in Cured Westphalian Ham\, Served with Hollandaise Sauce and Salmon Caviar\, Baby Arugula 2016 Hans Wirsching Iphöfer Kalb Silvaner Trocken Franken 2016 Selbach Oster Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) Trocken Mosel Third Course – Surf and Turf – Bronzini Filet and Beef Tenderloin Served with a White Asparagus Flan\, Fingerling Potato Confit\, Green Peppercorn Sauce 2011 Ökonomierat Rebholz “Tradition” Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) Trocken Pfalz 2014 Hans Wirsching Julius Iphöfer Scheurebe GG Franken Dessert Buffet – Assortment of Pastries\, Tea and Coffee 2010 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Mosel 2001 Dr. Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Spätlese Mosel   All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation.   It is advisable to provide designated drivers or other modes of transit where available\, or mostly to taste rather than consume alcohol where such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available.  The price for this very special event will be $87 for members\, as well as guests from the German Embassy\, and $97 for non-members.   Register early\, as attendance will be limited to 60 guests.  Reservations must be received by Tuesday\, May 22\, 2018 for Embassy security\, and late reservations cannot be accepted.\n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/special-spargelfest-dinner-at-the-german-embassy-house/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 4645 Reservoir Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wine_4_2018.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.914428;-77.0886529 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 4645 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20037 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4645 Reservoir Road NW:geo:-77.0886529,38.914428 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180203T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180203T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20180120T163323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T012006Z UID:2173-1517684400-1517695200@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 2018 DESCRIPTION:Registration Closed.Dear Members and Friends of the German Wine Society\, Prosit Neujahr! You are cordially invited to attend this year’s membership meeting on Saturday 3 February 2018. The doors will open at 7:00 and we begin discussing business (of course mixed with a little fun) promptly at 7:30 pm. We will sample a wide variety of wines from our cellar and also have our traditional quiz game and cheeses and bread. There will be a discussion of our finances\, membership and cellar status\, followed by an open discussion of plans for the future. What would you like to have the society do – what are your expectations? The Board needs to know! It is at this annual meeting we elect new officers. Nominations of other candidates must be received by 20 January 2018.  We do have one vacant director position this election cycle. Please consider giving back to the Chapter by serving on the board or by volunteering to plan a monthly tasting. Your active participation in planning and managing events help the organization grow – and to do so in the direction you choose. Members can vote in person at the meeting\, or by returning their written ballots by 20 January 2018. All correspondence in response to this email should be directed to our Secretary\, Joseph Aguiar\, by email to josephlaguiar@gmail.com or by mail at: Joseph L. Aguiar 2501 Calvert St NW Apt 501 Washington\, DC 20008   For this event we are returning to the Van Ness Room at 3001 Veazey Terrace NW Washington\, DC  20008   Metro is very accessible from the Van Ness stop on the Red Line. Members pay nothing for this tasting (but still need to register via our website or mail); non-members pay $15 each. Please make reservations by 5 February. If you decide to register by mail\, please mail your form to Chapter Secretary\, Joe Aguiar\, whose address is listed above. All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. It is advisable to provide designated drivers where available or mostly to taste rather than consume alcohol when such drivers are not available. \n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/membership-meeting-2018/ LOCATION:Van Ness Room\, 3001 Veazey Terrace NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Business ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Features_German-VDP-Wines_08072010.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9447041;-77.0622397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Van Ness Room 3001 Veazey Terrace NW Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3001 Veazey Terrace NW:geo:-77.0622397,38.9447041 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170929T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170929T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20170913T054253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T054957Z UID:1952-1506711600-1506722400@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Oktober Weinfest DESCRIPTION:Dear German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\,JOIN US FOR OKTOBER WEINFEST AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY!   In Germany Oktoberfest is celebrated beginning in September\, and so we are returning to the German Embassy House for our Oktober Weinfest on Friday\, September 29\, 2017 at 7:00 pm. The Embassy House doors will open at 6:30 pm for registration of guests\, and to allow you to enjoy some welcoming sekt and hors d’oeuvres before the main tasting begins.  The theme of our Oktober Weinfest this year is a tour of three major German wine regions lying west of the Rhine\, the Mosel\, Rheinhessen and Pfalz\, and we will have fifteen wines\, including primarily Rieslings\, but also two Gewürztraminers and a Dornfelder.  There will be four wines from each region in the main part of the tasting\, including 2 trocken\, 2 QW\, 4 Kabinett\, and 4 Spätlese wines\, followed by a Riesling Auslese and a Riesling Beerenauslese wine with dessert.   Wines will be poured for you by our own experienced members\, who have been to a number of these regions.  This tasting provides the opportunity for us to explore the diversity of wines and producers in these three regions at once\, including several older vintages not readily available on the market.  Together with these wines\, we will have an ample buffet of delicious foods\, many in German style\, prepared by the Embassy’s outstanding new chef Daniel Labonne and his staff.  Those of you who attended the 40th Anniversary reception at the Embassy in June have already experienced Chef Labonne’s culinary skills and we now have the chance to savor his dishes again!   The price for this very special event will be $83 for members\, and $90 for non-members – lower than last year’s Weinfest!   The Board encourages all members and friends of the Society to reserve as early as possible\, as this event is expected to be very popular.   We will be limiting attendance to 50 guests\, to ensure that everyone can best enjoy the event.   Reservations must be received by Monday\, September 25\, 2015\, for Embassy security – no late reservations or signups at the event can be accepted.  Weather permitting\, the Embassy House terrace will be open for you to relax with your welcoming sekt and savor the wines.   We anticipate Embassy personnel to be present for our event as well. The evening will unfold as follows: WELCOME: Nv Dr. Loosen Sparkling Riesling “Dr. L” Passed hors d’oeuvres: Mini Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Philo Dough Tart Gougère\, Cheese Puff Mini Quiche Assortment MAIN EVENT:  DINNER AND TASTING OF GERMAN MOSEL\, RHEINHESSEN\, AND PFALZ WINES MOSEL 2001 Dr. Thanisch Bernkastler Doktor Riesling Spätlese 2010 J.J. Prüm Riesling Kabinett 2010 Dr. Fischer Ockfener Bockstein Riesling QW 2015 Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett RHEINHESSEN 2012 Schneider Neirsteiner Hipping Riesling Spätlese 2012 Dr. Heyden Oppenheimer Sacktrager Riesling Spätlese 2013 Dr. Pauly Bergweiler “Noble House” Dornfelder QW 2015 J.u.H.A. Strub Riesling Kabinett PFALZ 2008 Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese  2012 Kurt Darting Durkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett Feinherb 2013 Von Winning Deidesheimer Paradiesgarten Riesling Trocken 2014 Müller-Catoir Haardt Burgergarten Riesling Trocken  Buffet: Cold Cuts Assortment Cheese Assortment Platters served with breads Avocado & Shrimp in Verrine Smoked Salmon Toast Weisswurst Knockwurst Braised Red Cabbage Fingerling Potatoes Bottles of Mineral Water available at tables DESSERT: 2006 Willi Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Beerenauslese 2010 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Assortment of Mini Desserts Other Beverages (coffee\, tea) available on consumption The German Embassy House is located at 1900 Foxhall Road N.W.  However\, guests will need to enter through the main Embassy entrance at 4645 Reservoir Road\, N.W.\, Washington D.C. 20007\, pass through security there\, and then ascend to the Embassy House by stair or elevator through the Embassy if necessary.  Only those guests who are physically unable to use the normal route will be admitted through the Foxhall Road entrance\, and only by advance arrangement with the organizers\, who will need to coordinate special admission with Embassy staff.  A limited amount of parking is available on nearby streets off Reservoir Road and Foxhall Road.   Guests should plan to arrive by driving\, taxi or the nearest bus lines (D6 is closest). All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events.  It is advisable to provide designated drivers or other modes of transit where available\, or mostly to taste rather than consume alcohol where such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available.    Event coordinator:  Carl Willner\, 301-216-2531\, carl.willner1@verizon.net You can register and pay for this event in one of two ways.  Members and guests can still send in a check to the German Wine Society\, using the reservation form below.   But you can alternatively register for events on our website using the button below and make payment by Paypal.  You will need to set up a GWS account on our website to register\, if you have not already done so for past events\, and also have a Paypal account ready to use for payment. And\, now that the fun is out of the way\, just a reminder that most of you have received notices about renewing your annual membership dues to the GWS for the year July 1\, 2017 to June 30\, 2018 (except for those who have recently joined this year).  Dues ($35 a year for either a single or a couple membership) can be paid by check to the German Wine Society\, and addressed to Joseph Aguair\, Secretary\, German Wine Society\, 2501 Calvert Street N.W.\, Apartment 501\, Washington\, DC 20008.  Alternatively\, dues can now also be paid online through our website using Paypal\, in the same manner as when registering for an event.  For those of you who have already taken care of this\, a hearty thank you!  For those of you who haven’t\, a hearty thank you awaits.  A membership payment at the same time as your reservation will qualify you for the member price for this event\, if you’re not already a paid-up member (and if there are two of you coming as a couple\, that will save you nearly half the cost of annual membership on this one event!). \n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/oktober-weinfest-3/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 1900 Foxhall Road N.W.\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner,Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/EmbassyHouseNight.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.919086;-77.0887469 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 1900 Foxhall Road N.W. Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 Foxhall Road N.W.:geo:-77.0887469,38.919086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20170513T060711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170515T054416Z UID:1745-1497121200-1497132000@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Banquet at Elizabeth’s on L Street DESCRIPTION:For our final Anniversary event\, we will have exclusive access for the evening at an elegant Federalist townhouse in downtown Washington.   We will enjoy an extensive menu specially selected for us\, paired with fine German wines\, including high-prädikat ones\, with several from the famed Mosel producer J.J. Prüm reserved for just such a special occasion.     Enter the townhouse from L Street.   Guests will receive sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres\, then proceed to the second floor where the banquet will take place.   If you have difficulty walking up the steps at the L Street entrance\, you may enter at the rear of the townhouse and use its elevator.   Please let us know if you expect you will use this option and we will make arrangements (if arriving from the rear\, go to the alley between L and M Streets on 13th Street\, turn left and make a second left\, and the rear entrance is by the white vans; call 202-640-0360 for assistance in entering the building).  Parking is available at a discounted rate by arrangement with Elizabeth’s in a nearby garage\, at 1018 13th Street N.W. (around the corner from Elizabeth’s\, an easy walk) for those driving; please remember to obtain a payment voucher before leaving the event.  Both members and non-members are welcome.  The charge for this event will be $115 for members of U.S. GWS chapters\, and $125 for non-members.   The Banquet menu paired with our selection of wines:   Passed Hors d’oeuvres:  Smoked Salmon Rillettes (with dill\, fried capers and roasted garlic crostini)\, Lamb Carpaccio (with candy endive and lemon Israeli couscous)   NV Peter Lauer Riesling Sekt\, Mosel   Appetizers:  Potato Gnocchi (with tempura scallions St. Andre\, forest mushrooms\, truffle foam)\, Rustic Breads with citrus butter   2010 J.J. Prüm Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel  2012 Fürst Bürgstadter Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder)\, Franken   Entrée:  Poached Branzini Filet Brushed with Fermented Black Bean Oil (with roasted baby turnips\, clam sabayon\, butter poached oysters)  OR  Roasted Pork Belly (with sweet rainbow pepper relish\, parsnip purée\, grilled broccolini)  (choice of guest – please indicate your preference during the checkout process)   2010 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel 2012 Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen 303 Riesling Spätlese\, Rheingau   Dessert:  Coconut-Pineapple Flan Dulce de Leche\, organic Santa Lucia coffee and assorted teas   2010 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese\, Mosel 2002 J.J. Christoffel Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Eiswein\, Mosel   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.   The event coordinator for the Anniversary events is Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President.  Please send any questions to Carl at carl.willner1@verizon.net\, or to Capital Chapter Secretary Joe Aguiar at josephlaguair@gmail.com.   We look forward to seeing you in June for the GWS 40th Anniversary!   Please check our Capital Chapter website and register soon.   Beth C. Sheligo  National President German Wine Society    Carl WillnerCapital Chapter PresidentGerman Wine Society \n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/banquet-elizabeths-l-street/ LOCATION:Elizabeth’s\, 1341 L Street NW\, Washington\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/gallery_venue.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9039613;-77.0312591 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Elizabeth’s 1341 L Street NW Washington 20005 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1341 L Street NW:geo:-77.0312591,38.9039613 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170610T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20170513T054905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170514T214445Z UID:1739-1497096000-1497103200@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Luncheon and Members Meeting at the Cosmos Club DESCRIPTION:The Members Dining Room on the 2nd floor of the Cosmos Club\, in a grand mansion at the heart of Washington’s Embassy Row near Dupont Circle\, will be the site of our own membership meeting and seated buffet luncheon this day\, accompanied by several delicious German wines.   For those driving\, parking is available to the rear of the Cosmos Club\, and charges are included in the price of the event.  During the lunch members will vote to elect officers and directors of the national German Wine Society Board\, and on approval of proposed by-law amendments.   Candidates for the Board will be announced before the meeting\, and members can vote on the Board and on by-laws either in person or by providing written proxies to other members attending the meeting.  Non-members are also welcome.   The charge for this event will be $75 for members of U.S. GWS chapters\, and $85 for non-members.  Wines at the Luncheon and Members Meeting: NV Barth Riesling Sekt Sparkling Trocken\, Rheingau (welcoming wine) 2014 Müller-Catoir Bürgergarten Riesling Trocken\, Pfalz 2014 Wirsching Iphöfer Julius Echter Berg Grosses Gewächs Riesling\, Franken 2013 Reichsgraf von Kesselstadt Josephhofer Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel 2015 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Kabinett\, Mosel 2012 Will. Schaefer #5 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel (with dessert) 2006 W. Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Beerenauslese\, Mosel (with dessert)   The lunch\, served buffet style\, will feature a choice of entrées\, either Ginger Sesame Crusted Seared Salmon with Sweet and Sour Sauce or Preserved Lemon Chicken with Green Peppercorn Sauce\, along with several side dishes – Tiny String Bean and Julienne Vegetable Sauté\, Multi-grain Pilaf\, Vegetable Market Salad\, Farro Salad\, and whole wheat rolls and hot Popovers.  For dessert\, Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Chambord Cake will be offered\, with coffee and tea.   For those joining the Board\, a board meeting will immediately follow lunch\, held in the Board Room on the 3rd floor of the Cosmos Club. \n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/luncheon-members-meeting-cosmos-club/ LOCATION:Cosmos Club\, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Cosmos-Club-Pic2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.911755;-77.047859 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cosmos Club 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2121 Massachusetts Avenue:geo:-77.047859,38.911755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20231208T162200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T163952Z UID:6176-1497034800-1497121200@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:GWS 40th announcement DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US AS THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY CELEBRATES OUR 40TH ANNIVERSARY IN WASHINGTON\, D.C. ON JUNE 9-10\, 2017! Can you believe it’s been 40 years already?    In 1977\, the German Wine Society began when 83 graduates of the German Wine Academy were inducted in a ceremony at the German Embassy in Washington\, D.C.   Ever since then\, we have been carrying out our missions of improving knowledge of German wines and enjoying them with those of similar interests. Much has changed in the world of German wines over the past 40 years.    Germany reunified\, and two eastern regions were added to the eleven wine-growing regions in western Germany.   Production of red wines has expanded from only a tenth to a full third of all German wines.   There are many more good dry white wines to enjoy along with the traditional sweet\, high-prädikat ones.   And Germany now has two wine classification systems\, the newer terroir-based VDP one being used alongside the familiar one in the German Wine Law\, with its prädikat levels.   But through all these changes\, the members of the German Wine Society have continued to enjoy Germany’s wonderful wines.    Now it is time to bring our chapters together again\, for the first time since our 30th Anniversary celebration in 2007. Our 40th Anniversary events will take place over two days\, June 9 and 10\, at three locations in Washington\, D.C.    Many of you responded to our “save the date” version of this notice earlier in May\, from our Washington\, D.C.\, Philadelphia\, and San Francisco chapters and even Canada.   Below are all the details you will need about the wines\, food\, registration\, payment and getting to the events.    We are not booking a block of hotel rooms for the anniversary\, so that you are free to choose where you would like to stay if coming from out of town (or even locally\, if you prefer to stay near to the events and avoid driving afterward).   We suggest\, if you need a hotel\, that you select one convenient to our events in the Dupont Circle\, Embassy Row or downtown Washington\, D.C. area.   These websites may be useful in finding a hotel:    https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/all-places-to-stay https://www.expedia.com/Washington-Hotels.d178318.Travel-Guide-Hotels Registration for all events must be received by Sunday\, June 4\, 2017.    You can register and pay for events in either of two ways.    First\, you can register on our Washington\, D.C. chapter website\,\, www.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 as a member of our chapter\, and you will also need to have a Paypal account.  Registration and payment will need to be entered separately for each of the two paid events on June 10\, if you plan to come to both\, although you can complete the payment on Paypal as a single transaction.   For couples or others being paid for together\, there is a place on our online registration form to provide the names of additional guests.  You will also need to register for the June 9 members-only event even though no payment is required\, as we will need a complete list of attendees in advance for Embassy security.    Second\, if you prefer to register by mail and pay by check for the events\, please clip off the registration form attached to this notice\, indicate which events you plan to attend and the names of all who will be attending\, and mail a check made out to the German Wine Society in the proper amount for all events along with the form to:   Joseph Aguiar Secretary\, GWS Capital Chapter 2501 Calvert Street N.W.\, Apt. 501 Washington\, D.C. 20008     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 member of one of the active chapters in the U.S. (with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member (including Canadian GWS).   Also\, please only register for the free Embassy event if you are a member of one of the U.S. GWS chapters\, or a Canadian GWS member.  There is still time to become a member – just contact the Secretary or other officers of the local chapter most convenient for you.     Here’s what we have planned for our Anniversary: June 9\, 7 pm:   Reception at the German Embassy\, Karl Schurz Hall                     4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20007.     You can celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our society where it began!  As we have done for other anniversary events and national conventions\, we will offer a tour of the wine regions of Germany\, with a representative wine from all 13 regions (even the ones that don’t normally export here) along with a selection of catered hors d’oeuvres and other food.   For this anniversary\, the Embassy reception will be FREE for members\, and limited to members of U.S. GWS chapters (Washington\, D.C\, Philadelphia\, San Francisco)\, and Canadian GWS members.  For security purposes\, the Embassy requires a list of all attendees in advance; no walk-ins are allowed.  Those attending this event should enter the Embassy grounds through the main gate on Reservoir Road\, and proceed across the courtyard to the main Embassy building pictured above.   Please remember to bring a valid picture ID.    There is no parking available on Embassy grounds\, but it should not be difficult at this time of day to find parking on the street nearby if you are driving.    Wines at the Embassy Reception: nv Dr. Loosen Sparkling Riesling “Dr. L”\, Mosel (welcoming wine) 2012 Künstler Hochheimer Kirchenstück Riesling Kabinett Trocken\, Rheingau 2015 Ratzenberger-Bacharacher Riesling Kabinett Feinherb\, Mittelrhein 2015 J.u.H.A. Strub Niersteiner Brücken Riesling Kabinett\, Rheinhessen 2015 Schloss Lieser Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel 2013 Kruger-Rumpf Scheurebe Spätlese\, Nahe 2013 Von Winning Deidesheimer Paradiesgarten Riesling Trocken\, Pfalz 2014 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Scheurebe Trocken Kabinett\, Franken 2012 Shelter Winery Spätburgunder\, Baden 2014 Weingut Meyer-Näkel Spätburgunder “S”\, Ahr 2015 Weingut Knauss Trollinger\, Württemberg 2015 Vinum Autmundis Riesling Off Dry Kabinett\, Hessische Bergstrasse 2015 Vinum Autmundis Pinot Blanc\, Hessische Bergstrasse 2012 Weingut Proschwitz Prinz zur Lippe Grauburgunder Spätlese Trocken\, Sachsen 2015 Weingut Hey Weissburgunder Trocken\, Saale-Unstrut Embassy chef Daniel Labonne will provide a buffet menu\, including platters with a cold cuts assortment\, a cheese assortment\, deviled eggs\, smoked salmon toast\, bread\, and an assortment of mini desserts.   Frankfurt sausage wrapped in puff pastry\, scallops wrapped in bacon\, Gougère cheese puffs\, and mini quiches will be passed as hors d’oeuvres.    We anticipate being joined by members of the German Embassy staff.  Please take the opportunity to mingle with them and share your interests in German wines and Germany! June 10\, noon:   Luncheon and Members Meeting at the Cosmos Club              2121 Massachusetts Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, D.C. 20008.     The Members Dining Room on the 2nd floor of the Cosmos Club\, in a grand mansion at the heart of Washington’s Embassy Row near Dupont Circle\, will be the site of our own membership meeting and seated buffet luncheon this day\, accompanied by several delicious German wines.   For those driving\, parking is available to the rear of the Cosmos Club\, and charges are included in the price of the event.  During the lunch members will vote to elect officers and directors of the national German Wine Society Board\, and on approval of proposed by-law amendments.   Candidates for the Board will be announced before the meeting\, and members can vote on the Board and on by-laws either in person or by providing written proxies to other members attending the meeting.  Non-members are also welcome.   The charge for this event will be $75 for members of U.S. GWS chapters\, and $85 for non-members.   Wines at the Luncheon and Members Meeting: nv Barth Riesling Sekt Sparkling Trocken\, Rheingau (welcoming wine) 2014 Müller-Catoir Bürgergarten Riesling Trocken\, Pfalz 2014 Wirsching Iphöfer Julius Echter Berg Grosses Gewächs Riesling\, Franken 2013 Reichsgraf von Kesselstadt Josephhofer Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel 2015 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Kabinett\, Mosel 2012 Will. Schaefer #5 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel (with dessert) 2006 W. Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Beerenauslese\, Mosel (with dessert) The lunch\, served buffet style\, will feature a choice of entrées\, either Ginger Sesame Crusted Seared Salmon with Sweet and Sour Sauce or Preserved Lemon Chicken with Green Peppercorn Sauce\, along with several side dishes – Tiny String Bean and Julienne Vegetable Sauté\, Multi-grain Pilaf\, Vegetable Market Salad\, Farro Salad\, and whole wheat rolls and hot Popovers.  For dessert\, Key Lime Pie and Chocolate Chambord Cake will be offered\, with coffee and tea. For those joining the Board\, a board meeting will immediately follow lunch\, held in the Board Room on the 3rd floor of the Cosmos Club. June 10\, 7 pm:  Banquet at Elizabeth’s on L Street                                                     1341 L Street NW\, Washington\, DC. 20005.  For our final Anniversary event\, we will have exclusive access for the evening at an elegant Federalist townhouse in downtown Washington.   We will enjoy an extensive menu specially selected for us\, paired with fine German wines\, including high-prädikat ones\, with several from the famed Mosel producer J.J. Prüm reserved for just such a special occasion.    Enter the townhouse from L Street.   Guests will receive sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres\, then proceed to the second floor where the banquet will take place.   If you have difficulty walking up the steps at the L Street entrance\, you may enter at the rear of the townhouse and use its elevator.   Please let us know if you expect you will use this option and we will make arrangements (if arriving from the rear\, go to the alley between L and M Streets on 13th Street\, turn left and make a second left\, and the rear entrance is by the white vans; call 202-640-0360 for assistance in entering the building).  Parking is available at a discounted rate by arrangement with Elizabeth’s in a nearby garage\, at 1018 13th Street N.W. (around the corner from Elizabeth’s\, an easy walk) for those driving; please remember to obtain a payment voucher before leaving the event.  Both members and non-members are welcome.  The charge for this event will be $115 for members of U.S. GWS chapters\, and $125 for non-members. The Banquet menu paired with our selection of wines: Passed Hors d’oeuvres:  Smoked Salmon Rillettes (with dill\, fried capers and roasted garlic crostini)\, Lamb Carpaccio (with candy endive and lemon Israeli couscous) nv Peter Lauer Riesling Sekt\, Mosel  Appetizers:  Potato Gnocchi (with tempura scallions St. Andre\, forest mushrooms\, truffle foam)\, Rustic Breads with citrus butter 2010 J.J. Prüm Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel   2012 Fürst Bürgstadter Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder)\, Franken  Entrée:  Poached Branzini Filet Brushed with Fermented Black Bean Oil (with roasted baby turnips\, clam sabayon\, butter poached oysters)  OR  Roasted Pork Belly (with sweet rainbow pepper relish\, parsnip purée\, grilled broccolini)  (choice of guest – please make selection in advance on form or in online comments) 2010 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese\, Mosel  2012 Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen 303 Riesling Spätlese\, Rheingau  Dessert:  Coconut-Pineapple Flan Dulce de Leche\, organic Santa Lucia coffee and assorted teas 2010 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese\, Mosel  2002 J.J. Christoffel Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Eiswein\, Mosel  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. The event coordinator for the Anniversary events is Carl Willner\, Capital Chapter President.  Please send any questions to Carl at carl.willner1@verizon.net\, or to Capital Chapter Secretary Joe Aguiar at josephlaguair@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you in June for the GWS 40th Anniversary!    Please check our Capital Chapter website and register soon. Beth C. Sheligo Carl Willner National President Capital Chapter President German Wine Society German Wine Society   If registering 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 40th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS Events Planning to Attend: June 9 Reception at the German Embassy (free – members only) Member(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________ Chapter of Membership ____________________________________________________________ June 10 Luncheon and Members Meeting at the Cosmos Club   $75 members / $85 non-member guests Member(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________ Guest(s) Names: _____________________________________________________________________ June 10 Evening Banquet at Elizabeth’s on L Street $115 members / $125 non-member guests Member(s) Names: _________________________________________________________________ Guest(s) Names: _____________________________________________________________________ Choice of Entrée:   Poached Branzini Filet ________   Roasted Pork Belly _________ (default will be Poached Branzini if no choice made; indicate number of each) Total Enclosed: ___________________ Daytime Phone Number: ______________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________________________________________ URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/gws-40th-announcement/ LOCATION:German Embassy\, 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, 20007\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/451.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9144913;-77.088852 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy 4645 Reservoir Road NW Washington 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4645 Reservoir Road\, NW:geo:-77.088852,38.9144913 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170609T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170609T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20170513T054342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T035626Z UID:1731-1497034800-1497045600@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Reception at the German Embassy DESCRIPTION:You can celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our society where it began!  As we have done for other anniversary events and national conventions\, we will offer a tour of the wine regions of Germany\, with a representative wine from all 13 regions (even the ones that don’t normally export here) along with a selection of catered hors d’oeuvres and other food.   For this anniversary\, the Embassy reception will be FREE for members\, and limited to members of U.S. GWS chapters (Washington\, D.C\, Philadelphia\, San Francisco)\, and Canadian GWS members.  For security purposes\, the Embassy requires a list of all attendees in advance; no walk-ins are allowed. Those attending this event should enter the Embassy grounds through the main gate on Reservoir Road\, and proceed across the courtyard to the main Embassy building pictured above.   Please remember to bring a valid picture ID. There is no parking available on Embassy grounds\, but it should not be difficult at this time of day to find parking on the street nearby if you are driving.   Wines at the Embassy Reception: NV Dr. Loosen Sparkling Riesling “Dr. L”\, Mosel (welcoming wine) 2012 Künstler Hochheimer Kirchenstück Riesling Kabinett Trocken\, Rheingau 2015 Ratzenberger-Bacharacher Riesling Kabinett Feinherb\, Mittelrhein 2015 J.u.H.A. Strub Niersteiner Brücken Riesling Kabinett\, Rheinhessen 2015 Schloss Lieser Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel 2013 Kruger-Rumpf Scheurebe Spätlese\, Nahe 2013 Von Winning Deidesheimer Paradiesgarten Riesling Trocken\, Pfalz 2014 Wirsching Iphöfer Kronsberg Scheurebe Trocken Kabinett\, Franken 2012 Shelter Winery Spätburgunder\, Baden 2014 Weingut Meyer-Näkel Spätburgunder “S”\, Ahr 2015 Weingut Knauss Trollinger\, Württemberg 2015 Vinum Autmundis Riesling Off Dry Kabinett\, Hessische Bergstrasse 2015 Vinum Autmundis Pinot Blanc\, Hessische Bergstrasse 2012 Weingut Proschwitz Prinz zur Lippe Grauburgunder Spätlese Trocken\, Sachsen 2015 Weingut Hey Weissburgunder Trocken\, Saale-Unstrut   Embassy chef Daniel Labonne will provide a buffet menu\, including platters with a cold cuts assortment\, a cheese assortment\, deviled eggs\, smoked salmon toast\, bread\, and an assortment of mini desserts.   Frankfurt sausage wrapped in puff pastry\, scallops wrapped in bacon\, Gougère cheese puffs\, and mini quiches will be passed as hors d’oeuvres.     We anticipate being joined by members of the German Embassy staff.  Please take the opportunity to mingle with them and share your interests in German wines and Germany! \n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/reception-german-embassy/ LOCATION:German Embassy\, 4645 Reservoir Road\, NW\, Washington\, 20007\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Embassy_of_Germany_Washington.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9144913;-77.088852 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy 4645 Reservoir Road NW Washington 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4645 Reservoir Road\, NW:geo:-77.088852,38.9144913 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160930T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160930T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20160908T025606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T041651Z UID:1277-1475260200-1475272800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Oktober Weinfest DESCRIPTION:Dear German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\, JOIN US FOR OKTOBER WEINFEST AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY!   In Germany Oktoberfest is celebrated beginning in September\, and so we are returning to the German Embassy House for our Oktober Weinfest on Friday\, September 30\, 2016 at 7:00 pm.   The Embassy House doors will open at 6:30 pm for registration of guests\, and to allow you to enjoy some welcoming sekt early on the outdoor patio of the House (weather permitting) before the main tasting begins.  The theme of our Oktober Weinfest this year is a tour of the diversity of wines of Germany\, and so we will have fifteen wines\, including a mixture of Rieslings\, non-Riesling white wines (Scheurebe\, Silvaner\, Rieslaner)\, and red wines (Spatburgunder\, Trollinger)\, with TEN of the thirteen regions available for you to enjoy  — the Mosel\, Ahr\, Nahe\, Rheingau\, Rheinhessen\, Franken\, Pfalz\, Baden\, Mittelrhein and Württemberg.  There will be trockens\, Kabinett\, and Spatlese wines in the main part of the tasting\, followed by three Riesling Auslese wines with dessert.   Wines will be poured for you by our own experienced members\, who have been to a number of these regions.  Rarely does the opportunity arise to experience so many of these wine regions together at one time – these are all of the German wine regions that export to the United States! Together with these wines\, we will have an ample buffet of delicious German-style foods.   The price for this very special event will be $88 for members\, and $98 for non-members.   The Board encourages all members and friends of the Society to reserve as early as possible\, as this event is expected to be very popular.   We will be limiting attendance to 50 guests\, to ensure that everyone can best enjoy the event.   Reservations must be received by Monday\, September 26\, 2015\, for Embassy security – no late reservations can be accepted.  Weather permitting\, the Embassy House terrace will be open for you to relax with your welcoming Sekt and savor the wines.   We anticipate Embassy personnel to be present for our event as well. The evening will unfold as follows: WELCOME: “Dr. L” Sparkling Riesling nv Cheese Board – array of domestic and international cheeses\, arranged with an assortment of crusty bread and crackers MAIN EVENT:  DINNER AND TASTING OF GERMAN RIESLINGS\, NON-RIESLING WHITES\, AND REDS The Rieslings Nahe:  Schaefer Froelich 2012 Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Spätlese Mittelrhein:  2012 Weingut Florian Weingart Bopparder Hamm Engelstein Riesling Kabinett Feinherb Rheingau:  Kunstler 2012 Rüdesheimer Riesling Trocken The Non-Riesling Whites Rheinhessen:  Weingut Keller 2015 Gruner Silvaner Trocken Franken:  Wirsching 2014 Kronsberg Iphofer Scheurebe Kabinett Trocken Pfalz:  Muller-Catoir 2012 Herzog Rieslaner Spatlese Nahe:  Kruger Rumpf 2013 Scheurebe Spatlese The Reds Ahr:  Meyer-Näkel 2014 Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)  Mosel:  Ulrich Stein 2012 Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Estate Baden:  Shelter Winery 2012 Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)  Württemberg:  2013 Weingut Knauss Trollinger Trocken  Selection of Bratwurst\, Knockwurst and Weisswurst Sauerkraut Geschmorter Rotkohl (braised red cabbage) Kässpatzen (“cheese sparrows”\, small cheese-covered dumplings) Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) Garden Salad with Romaine\, Bibb and Watercress Assorted Pretzel and Pumpernickel Rolls  DESSERT: Mosel:  Dr. Thanisch 2012 Bernkasteler Doktor Riesling Auslese Nahe:  Schaefer Froelich 2005 Bockenauer Felseneck Riesling Auslese Rheingau:  Schloss Schoenborn 1993 Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Auslese Apple Strudel Coffee and Tea available from buffet The German Embassy House is located at 1900 Foxhall Road N.W.  A limited amount of parking is available on nearby streets off Foxhall Road.  Guests should plan to arrive by driving\, taxi or the the nearest bus lines (D6 is closest\, walk uphill on Foxhall). Guests should enter through the main Embassy entrance on Reservoir Road where they can check in. Only those guests with a disability should go through the Foxhall Road entrance. All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events.  It is advisable to provide designated drivers or other modes of transit where available\, or mostly to taste rather than consume alcohol where such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available.    Event coordinator:  Carl Willner\, 301-216-2531\, carl.willner1@verizon.net You can register and pay for this event in one of two ways.  Members and guests can still send in a check\, as in the past\, to the German Wine Society. Please include names of members and guests\, amount enclosed\, and a telephone & email contact. You can send the check to:Mike Fritze\, German Wine Society\, 1602 Greenbriar Court\, Reston\, VA You can alternatively register for events using Paypal by clicking the “Register for this Event” button below.  You will need to set up a GWS account on our website to register\, if you have not already done so for past events\, and also have a Paypal account ready to use for payment. Register for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/oktober-weinfest-2/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 1900 Foxhall Road N.W.\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/EmbassyHouseNight.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.919086;-77.0887469 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 1900 Foxhall Road N.W. Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 Foxhall Road N.W.:geo:-77.0887469,38.919086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160520T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160520T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20160423T052010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160525T041255Z UID:1152-1463770800-1463781600@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Spargelfest 2016 DESCRIPTION:Dear German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\, \n\nWe are at that time of year again for our traditional Spargelfest dinner\, one of our two annual seated wine dinner events.   This year\, as in 2013 and 2014\, we will hold the Spargelfest at Cafe Mozart\, a long-established German restaurant in Washington\, D.C.\, on Friday\, May 20\, starting at 7 p.m.  The price for the event will be $99 for members and $109 for non-members.   The Board encourages all members and friends of the Society to reserve as soon as possible\, as seating is limited.  The deadline for making a reservation is May 17.\n\nWe’ll celebrate this annual event beginning with a sparkling wine\, followed by a four-course dinner with various preparations of white and green asparagus and other dishes\, paired with seven other German\, Austrian and Alsatian white wines\, concluding with an Eiswein.  We have designed this meal using five wines from Cafe Mozart and three we have obtained ourselves to match the bountiful variety of dishes that Cafe Mozart is offering us\, in this delicious dinner combining familiar Spargelfest dishes such as asparagus wrapped in ham with others created for us by Cafe Mozart’s chef.   Some dishes will be plated and others served family-style\, allowing guests to choose what they prefer from the options available.  For those who attended the Spargelfests at Cafe Mozart in 2013 or 2014\, this year’s dinner promises to be just as varied and delicious\, and will include some new dishes we have not tried before.   Also\, there will be live musical entertainment!\n\n  \n\nWelcoming Sekt:  “Dr. L” Loosen Riesling\, Mosel\, Germany\n\n  \n\nFIRST COURSE – Appetizers \n\nGolden beets-asparagus (green + white) salad with a horseradish vinaigrette \n\nWestphalian ham wrapped white asparagus\n\n  \n\n2014 Anton Bauer Gmoerk Gruener Veltliner Trocken\, Wagram\, Austria 2014 Hans Wirsching Iphoefer Silvaner Trocken\, Franken\, Germany\n\n  \n\nSECOND COURSE – Soup \n\nCream of green asparagus with parmesan croutons\n\n  \n\n2013 St. Ludwin Bernkasteler Kurfurstlay Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel\, Germany \n\n2013 Willm Riesling\, Alsace\, France\n\n  \n\nTHIRD COURSE – Main Dishes \n\nMini beef rouladen stuffed with bacon-onion and asparagus braised in a mustard infused sauce \n\nFried pork filet medallions\n\nGrilled skewer of assorted German sausages (weiss-brat-smoked-knackwurst) \n\nArray of boiled and grilled white and green asparagus served with sauce hollandaise and sauce choron (tomato based sauce) \n\nSides:  buttered tomato spaetzli\, mushroom-corn ragout\n\n  \n\n2013 Dr. Thanisch Erben Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett\, Mosel\, Germany \n\n2008 St. Ludwin Bernkasteler Kurfurstlay Riesling Spatlese\, Mosel\, Germany\n\n  \n\nFOURTH COURSE – Dessert and choice of coffee or tea \n\nChoice of German truffle cake or German Black Forest cake\n\n  \n\n2010 J&H Selbach Riesling Eiswein\, Mosel\, Germany \n\nCafe Mozart is centrally located at 1331 H Street N.W.\, in downtown Washington\, D.C.\, and is readily accessible to Metro\, with the closest stations being McPherson Square and Metro Center.  Parking is limited on the street\, but various parking garages are also available nearby.   The restaurant is behind the German deli at the entrance.\n\nAll Society members are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events.  It is advisable to provide designated drivers\, or rely on public transportation or other modes of transit where available\, or mostly to taste rather than finish the wines when such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available. \n\nThe event coordinator for the Spargelfest is Carl Willner\, President of the Board of the GWS Capital Chapter. \n\nYou can register and pay for the event in either of two ways.  You can click the registration button below and make payment by Paypal.   You will need to set up a GWS account if you have not done so already for past events\, and have a Paypal account.   You can also pay by check\, made out to the German Wine Society\, and mailed to Mike Fritze at 1602 Greenbriar Court\, Reston\, VA 20190 (please be sure to include a contact number).   Whether registering by mail or online\, please be sure to provide the names of all persons for whom you are registering\, and to pay the appropriate price depending on whether the person is a member (with annual dues paid)\, or a non-member.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/spargelfest-2016/ LOCATION:Cafe Mozart\, 1331 H St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CafeMozartBetter2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.9005349;-77.0305698 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cafe Mozart 1331 H St NW Washington DC 20005 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1331 H St NW:geo:-77.0305698,38.9005349 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160408T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160408T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20160306T162456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T040318Z UID:1088-1460142000-1460152800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Luxembourg Embassy Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event is closed.\n\nTHE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY RETURNS TO THE EMBASSY OF LUXEMBOURG!\n\nDear German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\,\n\nWe will once again be at the beautiful Embassy of Luxembourg in Washington\, D.C. for our next tasting on Friday\, April 8\, 2016 at 7 pm.  Many of you will remember our very successful events at the Embassy of Luxembourg in 2011 and 2013\, and this provides us with another exciting opportunity to try the varied wines of the “other Mosel\,” the Moselle River in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.   Our host for this evening\, as at our 2013 event\, will be Ambassador Jean-Louis Wolzfeld\, who is nearing the end of his tour of duty in the United States this summer\, so this event also provides us with the opportunity to thank him a final time for his gracious hospitality to our Society.\n\nWines for this event will include:\n\nBernard Massard Cuvee de l’Ecusson Brut Blanc\nBernard Massard Cuvee de l’Ecusson Brut Rose\n2013 Bernard Massard Grand Premier Cru Riesling\n2012 Bernard Massard Vin de Qualite Rivaner\n2014 Bernard Massard Grand Premier Cru Auxerrois\n2014 Bernard Massard Grand Premier Cru Pinot Gris\n2014 Clos des Rochers Grand Premier Cru Pinot Blanc\n\nIn addition\, the Embassy is likely to\, as at our last event\, supply some wines from its own cellar for the event\, produced from the State Domain — ones that are not available for public sale but used only for events hosted by theLuxembourg government and its embassies.   And throughout the evening\, the Embassy will be serving light refreshments to accompany the wines.\n\nAnd as a final treat\, we will have some older vintages and Luxembourg specialty wines\, such as Vendange Tardive (late harvest)\, Vin de glace (ice wine)\, and Vin Moelleux (mellow or medium-sweet wine)\, as at our 2013 event.  Luxembourg’s specialty wines are produced in very small quantities and these wines are not normally available for sale in the United States\, but you can enjoy them now on the territory of the Grand Duchy through the German Wine Society without having to make a trip to Luxembourg!   Though guests will not be able to sample all of these wines in light of the limited quantities remaining from our cellar\, you should be able to try two or three of them.   These wines will include:\n\n\n2008 Bernard Massard Clos des Rochers Grand Premier Cru Pinot Gris\n2009 Bernard Massard Clos des Rochers Grand Premier Cru Auxerrois\n2011 Schram & Fils Bech-Kleinmacher Naumberg Riesling Vin Moelleux\n2010 Guy Krier-Welbes Ellange-Gare Auxerrois Vendange Tardive\n2009 Guy Krier-Welbes Ellange-Gare Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive\n2007 Caves St. Remy Remich Grand Premier Cru Riesling Vendange Tardive\n2007 Caves St. Remy Remich Grand Premier Cru Riesling Vin de Glace\n\nThe price for this event is a very reasonable $45 for members\, and $52 for non-member guests.  You can register and pay for this event via Paypal by heading to our Register page on the top menu.   You will need to set up a GWS account if you have not done so already for past events\, and have a Paypal account.  The deadline to register for this event is March 31\, 2016\, as we must provide a list of guests to the Embassy for security reasons a week in advance of the event. Registration will also close if the event reaches 60 attendees as this is the capacity for the embassy. If you are interested please register as soon as possible.\n\nThe Embassy of Luxembourg is located at 2200 Massachusetts Avenue\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C.\, within easy walking distance of the Dupont Circle Red Line Metro station.  Street parking in the area is limited\, so planning to arrive by Metro is likely to be easiest.\n\nAll GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events.  Members and guests should use public transportation\, rely on a designated driver\, or mostly taste the wines rather than finish them when such drivers or alternative modes of transportation are not available.\n\nThe coordinator for this event is GWS Capital Chapter President Carl Willner.\n\n  URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/luxembourg/ LOCATION:Luxembourg Embassy\, 2200 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Luxembourg-Embassy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.91132;-77.049166 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Luxembourg Embassy 2200 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC 20008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 Massachusetts Ave NW:geo:-77.049166,38.91132 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151120T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151120T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20150820T031246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151019T043338Z UID:851-1448046000-1448056800@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Tasting with Weingut Richard Bocking DESCRIPTION:The German Wine Society would like to invite you to a very special evening with Denman Zirkle and his daughter Sigrid Zirkle Carroll\, owners of Weingut Richard Böcking in the Mosel Valley\, Germany. The tasting will take place on Friday\, November 20\, 2015\, at 7:30 p.m. The price for the tasting is $35 for members and $42 for guests.   The deadline to register is Monday\, November 16. We do not often have the chance to welcome a Mosel producer in person at our tastings\, and to have one with such strong connections to the United States as well as Germany is unprecedented.  Weingut Richard Böcking is a Mosel estate with a long history\, established in 1623.  The Böcking family was once one of the wealthiest in the Mosel\, and even Goethe visited the family villa in 1792 and praised the Mosel wines.  The Böcking estate acquired precious vineyards such as the Ungsberg and Schlossberg after Napoleon ended the feudal system in the region\, with the family seat of Traben-Trarbach becoming a wine trade center of world renown. Though the family fortunes declined in the 20th century and the estate was virtually unknown a few years ago\, it is now being revived by the Böcking family.   The estate has 15 acres under cultivation\, with 95% Riesling plantings\, and four of its five vineyards are classified as Grand Cru\, including the Ungsberg\, Schlossberg and Burgberg\, all represented at this tasting. Interestingly\, two of the three protagonists in the revival process – Denman Zirkle and Sigrid Carroll – are based in Virginia.  Denman Zirkle\, Managing Partner of the estate\, is an American\, who married into the Richard Böcking family while he was on an external assignment for IBM in Frankfurt.   Sigrid Carroll\, Director of North American Marketing for the winery\, is a direct Böcking descendant through her mother\, who was a granddaughter of Kurt Böcking.  She was educated in the United States but has frequently traveled to Germany and worked summers in the family vineyards in Traben-Trarbach while in her teens.  You will hear more about this exciting undertaking during the tasting. Denman Zirkle and Sigrid Carroll will pour a selection of the Weingut Richard Böcking wines\, which are all available in the US (some in Washington\, D.C. and Virginia\, while others are available in Montana and the New York/New Jersey area). 2014 RichHeart Riesling 2014 RichHeart Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) 2013 Devon Riesling 2014 Devon Riesling 2012 “M” Trarbacher Burgberg Kabinett Riesling 2013 “M” Trarbacher Burgberg Spätlese  Riesling 2012 Trarbacher Ungsberg Alte Reben Riesling 2012 Trarbacher Burgberg Alte Reben Riesling 2014 Trarbacher Ungsberg Alte Reben  Riesling 2014 Trarbacher Schlossberg Alte Reben  Riesling Most of the Weingut Richard Böcking wines are in the dry to off-dry (feinherb) range\, with the exception of the “M” wines.  We will have a variety of light food (cheeses\, crackers\, pretzel sandwiches from Heidelberg Bakery) to accompany the tasting. The tasting will be held at the Harbour Square Club Room. The address for our tasting is 500 N St SW\, Washington\, DC. 20024. It is very easy to get to and park there. Marilyn Scarbrough has thoughtfully reserved a few spaces in her complex’s visitors parking\, but we cannot guarantee that these will be available. Metro is very accessible\, the Green Line\, Waterfront. All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events.  It is advisable to provide designated drivers or other modes of transit where available\, or mostly to taste rather than consume alcohol when such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available.   Event coordinators:  Carl Willner and Christian Schiller.   We can be reached with any questions through the GWS Capital Chapter website\, germanwinesocietydc.org . We now have two options to reserve and pay for attendance at our events!   Members and guests can still send in a check\, as in the past\, to the German Wine Society.   But we are now in the electronic age too\, and you can alternatively register for events on our website and make payment by Paypal.  You will need to set up a GWS account on our website to register\, and also have a Paypal account ready to use for payment. If you prefer to pay via check please make it payable to: German Wine Society Please send your check to: German Wine Society c/o Michael Fritze 1602 Greenbriar Court Reston\, VA  20190 \n\n\n \n Register for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/tasting-with-weingut-richard-bocking/ LOCATION:Harbor Square Party Room\, 500 N St SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Richard-Bocking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Christian Schiller":MAILTO:cgeschiller@gmail.com GEO:38.8740904;-77.0184463 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harbor Square Party Room 500 N St SW Washington DC 20024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 N St SW:geo:-77.0184463,38.8740904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20150918T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20150918T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20150816T173937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150909T050511Z UID:846-1442601000-1442613600@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Oktober Weinfest DESCRIPTION:OKTOBER WEINFEST AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY! Dear German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\, In Germany Oktoberfest is celebrated beginning in September\, and so we are returning to the German Embassy House for our Oktober Weinfest on Friday\, September 18\, 2015 at 6:30 pm. The theme of our Oktober Weinfest this year is a tour of the wine regions of Germany\, and we will have wines from eight of the thirteen regions available for you to enjoy — the Mosel\, Ahr\, Nahe\, Rheingau\, Rheinhessen\, Franken\, Pfalz and Baden. Wines will be poured for you by our own experienced members\, who have been to a number of these regions. Rarely does the opportunity arise to experience so many of these wine regions together at one time! Together with these wines\, we will have an ample buffet of delicious German-style foods. The price for this very special event will be $80 for members\, and $89 for non-members. The Board encourages all members and friends of the Society to reserve as early as possible\, as this event is expected to be very popular. We will be limiting attendance to 50 guests\, to ensure that everyone can best enjoy the event. Reservations must be received by Monday\, September 14\, 2015\, for Embassy security – no late reservations can be accepted. Weather permitting\, the Embassy House terrace will be open for you to relax with your welcoming Sekt and savor the wines. We anticipate Embassy personnel to be present for our event as well. The evening will unfold as follows: WELCOME: Henkell Riesling Sekt Rhein Cheese Board – array of domestic and international cheeses\, arranged with an assortment of crusty bread and crackersMAIN EVENT: DINNER AND TASTING OF GERMAN WINE REGIONS Mosel: Karthäuserhof 2013 Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Spätlese Nahe: Dönnhoff 2013 Norheimer Kirschbeck Riesling Spätlese Ahr: Meyer-Näkel 2011 Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) “S” Rheingau: Leitz 2011 Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling Spätlese Rheinhessen: Weingut Keller 2012 “Von der Fels” Riesling Trocken Franken: Fürst 2013 Pur Mineral Riesling Trocken Pfalz: Kurt Darting 2012 Durkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett Baden: Shelter Winery 2012 Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Mittelrhein:  2012 Weingut Florian Weingart Bopparder Hamm Engelstein Riesling Kabinett FeinherbWürttemberg:  2013 Weingut Knauss Trollinger TrockenSelection of Bratwurst\, Knockwurst and Weisswurst Sauerkraut Geschmorter Rotkohl (braised red cabbage) Kässpatzen (“cheese sparrows”\, small cheese-covered dumplings) Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) Garden Salad with Romaine\, Bibb and Watercress Assorted Pretzel and Pumpernickel Rolls DESSERT: Mosel: JJ Prüm 2010 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Pfalz and Rheinhessen:   A selection of single bottles of Auslese\, Beerenauslese\, Trockenbeerenauslese\, and Eiswein wines from our cellar.  We have substituted these for the Pfeffingen 2001 Ungsteiner Herrenberg Scheurebe Auslese previously listed\, giving you a chance to try a variety of these special and rarely offered high-prädikat wines.   Given limited quantities\, not all of these wines will be available to every guest.  Apple Strudel Coffee and Tea available from buffet The German Embassy House is located at 1900 Foxhall Road N.W. A limited amount of parking is available on nearby streets off Foxhall Road. Guests should plan to arrive by driving\, taxi or the the nearest bus lines (D6 is closest\, walk uphill on Foxhall). All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. It is advisable to provide designated drivers or other modes of transit where available\, or mostly to taste rather than consume alcohol where such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available. Also\, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that during our Oktober Weinfest event on September 18\, 2015 at 7 pm\, the Chapter will hold a brief special business meeting of members.   The purpose of this meeting will be to elect a new Secretary to fill out the remainder of the annual term for this position\, as our current Secretary\, Alan Knapp\, is leaving this position before the next regular annual members’  meeting.  Michael Fritze\, who is currently serving as a Director on the Board of the Chapter\, is running for Secretary to complete the current term\, until the next regular annual meeting.  Article VI of our Chapter by-laws provides that any vacancy on the Board is to be filled by a majority vote of the members voting at any business meeting.  All members in good standing attending the Oktober Weinfest on September 18 will be eligible to vote.   If others wish to run for this position\, nominations must be received by the Secretary at least fourteen days before the date of the meeting\, by September 4\, 2015.   Other nominations should be submitted to our Contact page\, and the person nominated must have agreed to run.\n\n\n \n Register for this Event URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/oktober-weinfest/2015-09-18/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 1900 Foxhall Road N.W.\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/EmbassyHouseNight.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.919086;-77.0887469 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 1900 Foxhall Road N.W. Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 Foxhall Road N.W.:geo:-77.0887469,38.919086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150515T220000 DTSTAMP:20260428T050248 CREATED:20150311T040651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150411T181644Z UID:587-1431716400-1431727200@germanwinesocietydc.org SUMMARY:Spargelfest 2015 DESCRIPTION:Dear German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine\,We are at that time of year again for our traditional Spargelfest dinner. This year we have the great pleasure to announce our return to the German Embassy House\, after an absence of several years while the Embassy was under renovation. We were last at the German Embassy in May 2010\, and our longtime members will fondly recall many excellent Spargelfests we held there.   This year’s Spargelfest will be on Friday\, May 15\, 2015 at 7 pm. The price for this very special event will be $83 for members and $93 for non-members. The Board encourages all members and friends of the Society to reserve as early as possible\, as this Spargelfest is expected to be very popular. The deadline for reservations is Monday\, May 11\, 2015.  We need to provide a final list of participants to the chef and for security purposes. Last-minute walk-ins will not be permitted\, and everyone must have a picture ID to be admitted. We will begin this memorable evening with a Sekt reception and appetizers\, served outside on the Embassy House terrace if weather permits. We anticipate several Embassy officials and staff joining us for the evening\, giving you the opportunity to talk with them.  Dinner will be in the Embassy House itself\, buffet-style following the plated salad course.  The evening will unfold as follows:   WELCOME: NV Henkell Riesling Sekt Rhein and Passed Hors D’oeuvres Spargeltoast mit Rührei (asparagus toasts with scrambled egg\, house smoked salmon\, chives) Asparagus Spoons (stir fried asparagus with shiitakes\, shrimp\, scallions & a cilantro-lime vinaigrette) Asparagus Tempura (sweet chili dipping sauce)   DINNER 2013 Gruener Veltliner\, Hofkirch\, Austria\, QbA\, Trocken 2012 Bollig Lehnert Trittenheimer Apotheke\, Riesling\, Kabinett\, Mosel Spargelsalat Vinaigrette (asparagus salad with miso dressing\, oranges & grapefruit & grilled fresh hearts of palm)   Main Course 2010 JJ Prüm Graacher Himmelreich\, Riesling\, Spätlese\, Mosel 2008 Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer\, Spätlese\, Pfalz Black Forest Ham White and Green Asparagus Salzkartoffeln Herb-crusted Rainbow Trout Sauce Choron / Sauce Hollandaise Warm Rolls and Breads   Dessert 2010 JJ Prüm\, Graacher Himmelreich\, Riesling\, Auslese\, Mosel   (compare with the JJ Prüm Spätlese in main course) 2001 Pfeffingen\, Ungsteiner Herrenberg\, Scheurebe\, Auslese\, Pfalz (waiting 14 years for you to enjoy this evening!) Apple Tartlets Strawberry-Lemon Trifle Cups Starbucks Coffee and Tea Service The German Embassy House is located at 1900 Foxhall Road N.W. A limited amount of parking is available on nearby streets off Foxhall Road. Guests should plan to arrive by driving\, taxi or the nearest bus lines (D6 is closest\, walk uphill on Foxhall). All Society members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication\, and therefore Society members and their guests are expected to drink in moderation at Society events. It is advisable to provide designated drivers or other modes of transit where available\, or mostly to taste rather than consume alcohol when such drivers or alternative means of transportation are not available. URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/spargelfest-2015/ LOCATION:German Embassy House\, 1900 Foxhall Road N.W.\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine Dinner,Wine Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/GermanEmbassy.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Willner":MAILTO: carl.willner1@verizon.net GEO:38.919086;-77.0887469 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=German Embassy House 1900 Foxhall Road N.W. Washington DC 20007 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1900 Foxhall Road N.W.:geo:-77.0887469,38.919086 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR