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SUMMARY:Germany vs. France: Pfalz\, Baden\, Alsace\, Bourgogne
DESCRIPTION:German wine lovers! We are excited to present another tasting in Washington\, DC. This time\, we will be comparing wines from Germany with wines from France. More specifically\, we will compare Germany’s Baden and Pfalz regions with French wines from Burgundy and Alsace. We will begin tasting at 7:00pm\, Friday October 27\, 2017. The tasting will be led by Annette Schiller\, long-time member of the German Wine Society.  We will start off with two Crémants from Burgundy and Alsace. Crémants are sparklers made in the Champagne Méthode\, but typically at much lower prices. We will then move on to Burgundy and Baden and focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Burgundy\, including Chablis\, is well known for its world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Not so well known\, Germany is the #3 Pinot Noir producer world-wide. Baden alone grows about as much Pinot Noir as the world’s fourth most important Pinot Noir grower\, New Zealand. Such is German enthusiasm for their Spätburgunder\, as Pinot Noir is known there\, that we don’t see huge quantities on export markets. And\, while Spätburgunders from renowned producers are rarely cheap\, Burgundy prices are now almost ludicrously high\, so alternatives to red Burgundy have become increasingly attractive.  Moving to the north from Burgundy and to the west from Baden\, Alsace is highly appreciated for its unoaked\, dry and crisp white wines\, such as Pinot Blanc\, Pinot Gris\, Gewürztraminer and Riesling. North of Alsace\, across the border in the Pfalz\, winemakers produce similar wines. Overall\, the whites from Alsace tend to be more full-bodied and higher in alcohol\, while the siblings from the Pfalz tend to be leaner and more elegant. We will compare wines from Alsace and the Pfalz. In total\, we plan to have 12 wines – 3 from each region. The tasting list is being finalized and will be communicated as soon as it is ready. Light refreshments of charcutterie\, cheese and baguette will be served with the wines.  Event cost is $33 for members and $40 non-members. All payment must be received by Monday October 23. 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. But you can alternatively register for events on our website by clicking 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. All GWS members and guests are reminded that alcohol consumption can lead to intoxication. Members and guests should use public transportation\, rely on a designated driver\, or taste the wines rather than finish them. The event coordinators are Annette and Christian Schiller. Please send any questions to them at cschiller-schiller-wine.com or aschiller@ombiasypr.com or to German Wine Society Capital Chapter Secretary\, Joe Aguiar\, josephlaguiar@gmail.com The address for our tasting is The Colonnade\, 2801 New Mexico Av\, NW\, at the intersection with 42nd St\, Tunlaw Rd and Fulton St in Glover Park. The closest bus stop is the D2 (from Dupont Circle) at Edmunds and 41st Sts. The N2 and N6 buses stop at New Mexico and Cathedral Aves. The 30 – 37 buses on Wisconsin Ave are a ten-minute walk away at the Garfield St stop. There is valet parking; a $2 gratuity is suggested. 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.   \n\nRegister for this Event
URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/germany-vs-france-pfalz-baden-alsace-bourgogne/
LOCATION:The Colonnade\, 2801 New Mexico Ave NW\, DC\, 20032\, United States
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SUMMARY:2013 Vintage Tasting with Phil Bernstein
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members of GWS and Guests\, Since April 3 presented too much of a conflict with Good Friday and the beginning of Passover\, we have moved the vintage tasting (and membership meeting) to April 10\, at the same time\, 7 p.m.\, but AT A  DIFFERENT VENUE: WE WILL NOW BE MEETING at the Colonnades\, an apartment building located at 2801 New Mexico Avenue\, N.W. in the District. Thank you\, Yolanda Mamone and Marilyn Scarbrough\, for helping to arrange this. If you have already sent in your reservation for the original date\, April 3\, we will assume that you are now coming to the April 10 vintage tasting. If you cannot come\, please send an email to the sender\, and we will return your check. Please sign up for this tasting and bring guests if you like – 15 wines for a very low price! All the other details remain the same. Below is a copy of the original meeting announcement\, with the original location and date updated. Hanne CaraherSecretary\, Capital ChapterDear German Wine Society Members and Guests\,  NOTE: Due to the inclement weather in early March\, we postponed the membership meeting and board election.  We will conduct this meeting and vote at the end of the New Vintage Tasting.  All information and request for nominations from the prior announcement remains valid and in effect.  Every year we host a tasting to provide members and guests with an early opportunity to taste wines from the new vintage.  The 2013 wines are just arriving\, and now is a great time to sample what is available so you can decide what to buy based on the most important information of all– what tastes good to you!  Please mark your calendars for our New Vintage Tasting on April 10th at 7PM.  The venue is the Colonnades\, an apartment building located at 2801 New Mexico Avenue\, N.W. in the District. . The price is $35 for members and $42 for non-members.  For a glowing assessment of this vintage\, please read this article by Terry Theise: www.skurnikwines.com/msw/2013germanvintage.html  We will taste these wines:  Starter: Hild Elbling Sekt Brut #52  Flight #1:  Stars of Halbtrocken 1. Peter Lauer Fass 6 “Senior” (pink grapefruit\, tart orange\, lemongrass\, rosemary\, lovely: JG). 2. Keller Von der Fels Riesling Trocken (salty stoniness\, lemongrass\, outstanding and a great bargain: JG) 3. Weiser-Kunstler Estate Feinherb (starts off with peach and toffee\, then intense and zesty: MFW)  Flight #2: Some of the best Kabinetts from a vintage for Kabinett 1. Karthauserhof Kabinett Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg 2. Adam (completely delicious; mirabelle\, quince and lemon pudding: TT) 3. Donnhoff Kreuznacher Krotenpfuhl (mint\, iris; gorgeous; shows how strong 2013 is for Kabinett: JG)  Flight #3: More of the best Kabinetts from a vintage for Kabinett 1. Haart Piesporter Goldtropfchen 2. Vollenweider Wolfer Goldgrube (stylish wine\, pear\, apricot blossom\, and slate-infused herbs: MFW) 3. Zilliken Saarburger Rausch (stunning grip and length; reference point Kabinett: JG)  Flight #4: Wines of the vintage? 1.  Egon Muller Kabinett 2. Donnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Spatlese (pure magic in the making: JG) 3. Donnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Spatlese (note of lavender and spring flowers\, brilliant: JG)  Flight #5: Give Auslese some love 1.  Karthauserhof Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg 2. Max Ferd. Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr 3. Merkelbach Urziger Wurzgarten Urgluck (naked slate; a masterpiece of primordial minerality: TT)  The venue is the Harbour Square Club Room\, 500 N St SW\, Washington\, DC. 20024-4605. Parking is available on the street\, and in the complex on a first-come-first-served basis. When you arrive\, tell the gatehouse guard that you are Marilyn Scarbrough’s guest\, and they will direct you.  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 Coordinator(s): David Wendler and Laura Tiehen Event Presenter: Phil Bernstein of MacArthur beverages: pbernstein@bassins.com; (202) 338-1433
URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/2013-vintage-tasting-with-phil-bernstein/
LOCATION:The Colonnade\, 2801 New Mexico Ave NW\, DC\, 20032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Janet Cam Pairing German Sekt
DESCRIPTION:The German Wine Society would like to invite you to a very special evening with Janet Cam\, who will be pairing a delicious global array of tapas-style foods with German Sekt. The event will take place on Friday\, November 14\, at 7:30 p.m.  Janet Cam is best known as the co-proprietor of the elegant LePavillon restaurant in Washington DC and the Managing Director of the legendary Lutèce restaurant in New York City. At LePavillon\, Nouvelle Cuisine was introduced to the United States. The restaurant garnered the Wine Spectator Grand Award and became one of the few dining experiences comparable to a Michelin 3 star restaurant in France. Today\, Janet provides consulting services to restaurant and hospitality businesses with a focus on wine and beverage programs.  Ms. Cam also conducts weekly food and wine tastings addressing various wine subjects including Value for Money Wines\, comparative tasting of cellared Entry Level Wines vs Current Release Wines from Great Producer as well as Tasting for Potential. Not well known\, Germany is one of the largest sparkling wine markets in the world. One of four bottles of sparkling wine produced in the world is consumed in Germany. Sparkling wine produced in Germany is called Sekt. Sekt is made in all German wine regions\, both in the méthode traditionnelle and charmat method. Janet Cam will offer the following selection of German Sekts: Henkell Trocken Weingut Dr. Loosen\, Mosel\, Dr. L – Riesling Sekt Weingut Fitz Ritter\, Pfalz – Riesling Sekt Weingut Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler\, Mosel – Riesling Sekt She will pair these Sekts with the following Tapas-style food: Barquettes of Herring Roe and Crème Fraîche Labneh and Ajvar served with Sangak Bread Onion and Cloud’s Ear Tofu Shiitake and Rice Dumpling Shanghai Spiced Nuts The deadline is Monday\, November 10. Please send your check ($35 for members\, $42 for guests) with your reservation to ensure your seat is reserved for you. For event registration please send check to: German Wine Society\, 5607 Huntington Parkway\, Bethesda\, Maryland 20814 Please be sure to include the event name\, member/guest names\, total enclosed\, daytime phone #\, & email address. Also\, if members have not paid their annual dues yet (July 1\, 2014 to June 30\, 2015)\, please include $35 with your check (single or couple membership). The address for our tasting is The Colonnade\, 2801 New Mexico Av\, NW\, at the intersection with 42nd St\, Tunlaw Rd and Fulton St in Glover Park.  The closest bus stop is the D2 (from Dupont Circle) at Edmunds and 41st Sts.  The N2 and N6 buses stop at New Mexico and Cathedral Aves.  The 30 – 37 buses on Wisconsin Ave are a ten-minute walk away at the Garfield St stop. There is valet parking; a $2 gratuity is suggested. 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/pairing-german-sekt-with-food-catered-by-janet-cam/
LOCATION:The Colonnade\, 2801 New Mexico Ave NW\, DC\, 20032\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rapturous Reds
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, October 14\, at 7 p.m.\, as we experience “Rapturous Reds” as presented by our own Michael Fritze\, who has spent his summer meticulously researching candidates for this tasting.The winemakers represented at this tasting are part of the  red wine revolution currently underway in Germany.  German red wines tend to be not like the fruity red wines we know from warmer countries.  Rather\, they show as lean and more elegant\, with a lot of finesse.30 years ago\, in the international scene\, people would not talk about German red wine.  This has changed\, and rightly so.  Germany now produces red wines that compete with the best of the world.  The share of red wines in terms of production has increased from 10 percent in the 1980s to about 35 percent now in Germany.The wines we will taste:TROLLINGER:  This very old red variety probably originated in\, and derives its name from\, Tirol\, where it is known as Schiava (Italy) and Vernatsch (Austria).  A large yielder that ripens very late\, it produces fragrant\, fruity\, light wines with a pronounced acidity.*NV Winzergenossenschaft Württemberg\,  TrollingerSPÄTBURGUNDER:  In Germany\, the Spätburgunder is to red wine what the Riesling is to white wine: the cream of the crop.  In fact\, Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Noir. The German name for the grape is Spätburgunder – late (spät) ripening pinot (burgunder).*2008 August Kessler Spätburgunder Qualitätswein Trocken\, Rheingau (Assmanshausen)2010 Vier Jahreszeiten Pinot Noir Qualitätswein\, Pfalz (Bad Dürkheim)2008 Meyer-Näkel Blauschiefer (Blue Slate) Pinot Noir Qualitätswein Trocken\, Ahr2008 Knipser Blauer Spätburgunder Trocken\, Pfalz (Laumersheim)2008 Becker Estate Pinot Noir Qualitätswein\, Pfalz (Schweigen)2008 Villa Wolf Pinot Noir\, Pfalz (Ernst Loosen owned)DORNFELDER:  Among new varieties\, the Dornfelder shows great promise.  A prolific\, relatively early ripener\, it produces wine far deeper in color than is typical of German reds.*  Additionally\, Dornfelder produces wines heavier and noticeably more tannic than spätburgunder.2009 Windsong VA Dornfelder2008 Georg Albrecht Schneider Dornfelder Qualitaetswein Trocken\, Rheinhessen (Nierstein)2007 Weingut Binz Dornfelder Trocken\, Rheinhessen (Nackenheim)2008 Weingut Walter Merk Dornfelder Trocken\, Pfalz* This information is cited from the German Wine Institute\, www.germanwines.de
URL:https://germanwinesocietydc.org/event/rapturous-reds/
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