In October 2020, Wines of Germany USA had the pleasure of hosting five unique virtual wine tastings as part of our “German Wine From Home” event series.
The events were offered exclusively to American wine trade and media, but now they can all be watched in their entirety here!
Enjoy the palate-pleasing presentations from our expert hosts, with special guests including German winemakers and the newly crowned German Wine Queen.
Germany’s Riesling Revolution
Wednesday, October 14
We revisited the remarkable history of German Riesling and its promising future with a discussion and tasting led by Master Sommelier Laura Williamson. Three winemakers from Germany’s Generation Riesling organization joined to present their wines each and answer questions about their distinct winemaking regions: Katharina Fladung of Weingut Familie Allendorf, Sophie Christmann of Weingut A. Christmann, and Philipp Kettern of Weingut Lothar Kettern.
Featured wines:
- 2018 Allendorf ‘Save Water Drink Riesling’ Dry, Rheingau
- Importer: Winesellers LTD
- SRP: $20.00
- 2018 A. Christmann Riesling, Pfalz
- Importer: M.S. Walker
- SRP: $23.99
- 2018 Lothar Kettern Riesling Kabinett Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Mosel
- Importer: Crystalline Wines / WineWise
- SRP: $25.00
Vino Vinyasa Yoga & The Superwomen of Sekt
Friday, October 16
Vino Vinyasa founder Morgan Perry and the recently-crowned 2020 German Wine Queen Eva Lanzerath met attendees on the mat for a virtual yoga class, followed by a tasting of Germany’s Superwomen of Sekt – a selection of German sparkling wines made exclusively by women.
Featured wines:
- 2016 Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Sekt Brut, Rheingau
- Importer: Weygandt-Metzler
- SRP: $27.99
- Female Proprietors/Winemakers: Viktoria Kühn, Angela Kühn, Sandra Kühn
- 2014 Raumland Cuvée Katharina Brut, Rheinhessen
- Importer: The German Wine Collection
- SRP: $22.99
- Female Proprietors/Winemakers: Marie-Luise and Katharina Raumland
- 2019 Villa Wolf Pinot Noir Sparkling Rosé, Pfalz
- Importer: Loosen Bros. USA
- SRP: $14.99
- Female Winemaker: Sumi Gebauer
You Had Me At Pinot
Wednesday, October 21
Media & trade fell head over heels for Germany’s Pinot trio (Weissburgunder, Grauburgunder, and Spätburgunder), as Wines of Germany’s D.C. Ambassador Brent Kroll and his Maxwell Park counterpart Niki Lang dove deep into these three beloved grape varieties.
Featured wines:
- 2018 Selbach-Oster Pinot Blanc, Mosel
- Importer: Skurnik Wines
- SRP: $23.99
- 2018 Friedrich Becker Pinot Gris Estate Dry, Pfalz
- Importer: Field Blend Selections
- SRP: $21.99
- 2019 Ökonomierat Rebholz Pinot Noir Rosé, Pfalz
- Importer: The German Wine Collection
- SRP: $22.99
- 2016 Schmitt Pinot Noir, Rheinhessen
- Importer: Shiverick Imports
- SRP: $16.99
Shaken or Stirred: Mixing Up A Cocktail Party with German Wine
Thursday, October 22
Attendees had their taste buds tickled during a hands-on cocktail party hosting & mixology class led by Sommelier and Entertaining Expert Sarah Tracey. We made a cocktail with Riesling Sekt & learned why German Riesling is the perfect pour for any party!
Featured wines:
- NV Fitz-Ritter Riesling Sekt Brut, Pfalz
- Importer: Winesellers LTD
- SRP: $21.99
- 2018 Clean Slate Riesling, Mosel
- Importer: Winebow
- SRP: $13.99
Corks & Forks: Pairing German Wine with Food Favorites
Friday, October 23
Food delivery will never be the same after Wines of Germany’s Ambassadors Amy Waller & Chris Poldoian shared their thoughts on how to pair German wines with a variety of regional cuisines – from classic American to comfort foods and Vietnamese to Mexican.
Featured wines:
- 2018 Schäfer Fröhlich Estate Dry Riesling, Nahe
- Importer: The German Wine Collection
- SRP: $16.00
- 2019 Leitz Pinot Noir Rosé, Rheingau
- Importer: Schatzi Wines
- SRP: $17.00
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