Events
Past Events
Wines of Germany recently participated in the following events:
International Press Trip: Touristic Wine
May 10 - 15, 2013
U.S. attendees will join a group of international journalists to visit Germany’s tourist destinations, including Berlin and the wine growing regions of Sachsen and Saale-Unstrut. If interested in future trips, contact Megan McMonagle at megan.mcmonagle@rfbinder.com.
Sommelier Spring Class Trip with VDP Mainzer Weinbörse Visit
April 26 - 30, 2013
International sommeliers are invited to travel to Germany and experience a series of exciting seminars and tastings at one of the world's most reputed wine universities, the Geisenheim Institute. The trip will also include winery visits, the spectacular wine ball and the annual presentation of Germany's wine elite, the VDP Mainzer Weinbörse.
German Wine Academy Educators Trip
April 11 - 14, 2013
Top educators from across the U.S. will learn about new developments in German wine and visit top wineries in the Franken wine region.
Media and Trade Visit to ProWein, Düsseldorf
March 23 - 28, 2013
Journalists and wine trade representatives will visit the prestigious ProWein wine fair in Düsseldorf. If interested in attending, contact Andrea Davidoff at andrea.davidoff@rfbinder.com.
Pinot Trio Tasting
March 06, 2013
Trade and media will join German wine producers for a walk-around tasting as we celebrate Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc from Germany.
If interested in attending, contact megan.mcmonagle@rfbinder.com
Los Angeles Wine Dinner
December 10, 2012
Wines of Germany is participating in a dinner for travel and tour operators in Los Angeles along with the German National Tourist office, the State Tourist Board of Baden-Wurttemberg and Region Stuttgart. Guests will embark on a vintner’s journey through Germany while learning more about Germany’s wine regions in the southwest state of Baden-Württemberg and its vibrant capital Stuttgart. Sommelier Mario Leal-Cruz of the Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City at Beverly Hills, will guide a tasting of eight wines from across Germany paired with German-inspired dishes.
Food & Wine Chef Showcase
November 12, 2012
Wines of Germany will once again be exhibiting at the Food & Wine Chef Showcase being held November 12 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Featured wines will include Spätburgunder and a range of dry to sweet Riesling.
Wines of Germany Media Trip
September 09 - 13, 2012
Join qualified media on a trip to key German wine regions to learn about the latest trends in German winemaking. If interested in future trips, contact Megan McMonagle at megan.mcmonagle@rfbinder.com.
International Press Trip - Perfect Harmony: Excellent Cuisine and German Wine
August 27 - 31, 2012
Due to the great versatility of different styles and grape varieties of German wines, they are the perfect partners to many dishes. Discover the harmony of modern, regional and international cuisines with premium wines and take part in a cooking class at a winery.
The trip will start with the possibility to join the annual VDP Erste Lage tasting in Wiesbaden on August 28. Afterwards, we will visit top wineries and restaurants in the German wine growing regions of the Pfalz and Baden, which are famous for their excellent cuisine.
The 31 Days of German Riesling New York Harbor Concert Cruise
July 24, 2012
The 31 Days of German Riesling Concert Cruise
July 24, 2012
8pm - 11pm
$54.00
The 31 Days of German Riesling Takes Over
the Summer of Riesling 2012
as we embark on our second-annual
3-hour cruise around New York Harbor.
This year, we will ride the high seas in style aboard The Jewel, with 300 of our closest friends, leaving from the Marina at 23rd Street at 8pm, with boarding commencing at 7:30pm.
Our night will begin with opening act
DEAD EXES
to get our heart rates pumping and the dance floor bumping,
before we move on to our headlining talent,
LEZ ZEPPELIN,
a four-piece, all-female tribute band to the gods of rock n' roll.
The Deutschen Weinkönigin
(aka German Wine Queen)
Annika Strebel from the Rheinhessem
will captain the party and maybe even the ship.
Of course, as befits a Riesling celebration,
there will be a boatload of Riesling for you to savor throughout the evening...
all included in your admission charge.
We look forward to sailing, dancing, and drinking all of the grape juice with you.
Purchase tickets here!
The 31 Days of German Riesling
July 01 - 31, 2012
They say it takes 30 days to acquire a new habit.
So embrace the path to self-improvement with "The 31 Days of German Riesling," a celebration of Germany's most famous wine varietal.
As part of the overall "Summer of Riesling 2012" program, participating restaurants pledge to serve at least two German Rieslings during the month in at least one of the following ways:
- By the glass specials
- Flights
- Food and wine pairings
- Special dinners or tasting events
Retailers will offer at least one in-store tasting in July.
See the list here to check out the fabulous participants and "Summer of Riesling 2012", from our friends at Terroir, to view additional elements of the delicious summer program.
So raise a glass to "The 31 Days of German Riesling" - a new habit you'll never want to break!
International Press Trip: Modern Wine Country Germany
May 31 - June 02, 2012
A group of international journalists will discover modern vineyards and wine making techniques in Germany. If interested in future trips, contact Megan McMonagle at megan.mcmonagle@rfbinder.com.
The German wine growing regions of Rheinhessen and Franken have become increasingly dynamic. Each year new talent arises in the German wine scene. Visitors can enjoy an array of modern vineyards with impressive architecture and beautiful surrounding vineyards.
Riesling & Co. Vintage Tastings
May 08 - 10, 2012
SAVE THE DATE! The 2012 Vintage Tastings will showcase the versatility and range of styles and varietals from top German producers. Open to trade and media only.
San Francisco- May 8, Laurent Studio
New York- May 10, 360 in Tribeca
If you would like to attend these events, please contact andrea.davidoff@rfbinder.com.
LUCKYRICE Festival
May 03 - 05, 2012
For the third consecutive year, Wines of Germany will be part of the LUCKYRICE Festival, a week-long celebratory showcase of Asian culinary culture in New York City. Wines of Germany will participate in three festival events this year to highlight how perfectly German wines pair with Asian cuisine:
- Salute to Asian Spice dinner at the James Beard House on Thursday, May 3 - prepared by two of the country’s most celebrated Korean chefs: West Coast-based Sang Yoon (Father’s Office and Lukshon in Los Angeles) and East Coast-based Hooni Kim (DANJI).
- Grand Feast on Friday, May 4 - a celebrity chef-studded walk-around tasting at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
- Night Market on Saturday, May 5 - a multi-sensory street food experience that brings the flavor of Asian night markets to the historic Archway under the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn.
Sommelier Trip with VDP Mainzer Weinbörse Visit
April 27 - May 03, 2012
If you are a sommelier interested in participating in forthcoming trips, please contact Andrea Davidoff at andrea.davidoff@rfbinder.com.
Perfect Pairings: German Wines & Asian Flavors
February 29 - March 02, 2012
Join Jeannie Cho Lee, the first Asian MW, as she hosts leading sommeliers, beverage directors, and members of the wine media and trade through multi-course luncheons in New York and San Francisco. Each course will highlight a specific Asian flavor which Ms. Lee will match to two German wines. It's a great opportunity to meet a leading MW and explore how well German wines complement the wide variety of tastes and dishes from Asia.
Feb. 29, 2012 - Buddakan, NYC
March 2, 2012 - Ame, San Francisco
If you'd like more details, please contact Andrea Davidoff at andrea.davidoff@rfbinder.com.
Food & Wine Entertaining Showcase
November 14, 2011
Wines of Germany will showcase a table of German Riesling and Pinot Noir at the event at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Purchase tickets here.
Pinot Trio Press Trip
August 18 - 22, 2011
Visits to the Baden and Pfalz wine regions will illustrate why Germany is one of the world's top three producers of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc wines.
Aspen Food & Wine Classic
June 17 - 19, 2011
Wines of Germany will appear at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic, the premier food and wine festival in the U.S. that caters to a targeted group of 5,000 wine enthusiasts and VIP members of the trade and media.
Riesling Rendezvous
July 11 - 13, 2010
The Destination Riesling campaign will appear at Riesling Rendezvous, which is hosted by North America's premier Riesling producer, Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington state, and Ernst Loosen of Germany's renowned Dr. Loosen estate. The Grand Tasting for consumers & trade will feature Riesling producers from around the globe on the lawn at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Seattle, Washington. In addition to participating in the Grand Tasting, the Destination Riesling campaign will organize a "Generation Riesling" tasting lead by wine expert Stuart Pigott.
Toast of the Town
April 08 - June 11, 2010
These events are presented and executed by Wine Enthusiast, Spring 2009
The Destination Riesling Campaign will appear at the following Toast of the Town events in 2010:
--Atlanta, April 8, 2010
--San Francisco, April 22, 2010
--Chicago, May 6, 2010
--New York, May 24, 2010
--Washington, D.C., June 11,2010