Deutsche Weine

Mario Batali, Tom Colicchio, David Chang, Masaharu Morimoto, Michael Symon and Jacques Pépin. The list of participating chefs read like the who is who of fine dining.

High-Profile Audience
This was an excellent opportunity to reach a high-profile audience that is passionate about food and wine. Timed to occur after the Riesling & Co. tastings in New York and San Francisco, the event helped reinforce the belief that Riesling is the perfect summer varietal.

At the Classic’s Grand Tasting, the European Union and Wines of Germany showcased wines from over 19 top Riesling producers from Germany, Alsace and Austria at the two “Destination Riesling” tables.

Expertises at “Destination Riesling” tables
Aldo Sohm, wine director of renowned New York restaurant, Le Bernardin, and named the “Best Sommelier in the World 2008” by the World Sommelier Association, along with Paul Grieco, partner, general manager and wine director of renowned New York restaurant Hearth and Terroir wine bars, poured at the “Destination Riesling” tables and provided their expertise on the varietal to attendees.

On Friday, June 18 from 1:30 – 4:00 pm, the team hosted a BBQ at the Blue Victorian for Classic event guests. Eight European Riesling Spätlese wines and German BBQ foods were served to 30 restaurant and beverage trade guests. The meal highlighted how Riesling is such a food-friendly varietal.

Paul Grieco hosted two “Riesling: A World Tour” seminars during the weekend which included:

–2007 Von Kesselstatt Riesling Trocken, Josephshofer, Mosel, Germany

–2008 Johannes Hirsch Zobinger Heiligenstein Riesling, Kamptal, Austria

–2005 Josmeyer Les Pierrets Riesling, Alsace, France

Riesling’s unique ability to pair with food
The presentation was well-received by over 60 attendees and drove traffic to the Destination Riesling tables at the Grand Tasting. On the evening of June19, the team, joined by Aldo Sohm and Paul Grieco, hosted a private reception at the Blue Victorian house to highlight Riesling’s unique ability to pair with food. This was the third year in a row we hosted this reception.

Over 16 wines were served, complemented by Asian food selections.

The party was an amazing success and we doubled the attendance over last year to host 200+ guests. VIP’s included:

–Ray Isle, Wine Editor, Food & Wine

–Megan Krigbaum, Asst. Wine Editor, Food and Wine

–Laura DiPasquale, MS, Palm Bay Imports

–Ken Fredrickson, MS, Tenzing Distributors

–Shayn Bjornholm, MS, Education Director for the Washington State Wine Commission

–Paolo Domingetti, Owner, Domaine Select Fine Wines

–Bernie Sun, Corporate Beverage Director, Jean Georges restaurants

–Josh Wesson, Founder, Best Cellars wine stores

–Marnie Old, Wine Writer and Educator

–Alder Yarrow, Vinography.com

–Chef José Andrés, Think Restaurant Group

–Chef David Chang, Momofuko restaurants

–Chef Marcus Samuelsson, Aquavit

–Chef Chris Cosentino, Incanto restaurnat

–Chef Sam Talbot, Montauk Surf Lodge restaurant and “Top Chef” Season 2 Finalist

21.07.10 | "Destination Riesling" in Aspen, Colorado Riesling in the Rockies

21.07.10 | "Destination Riesling" in Aspen, Colorado
Riesling in the Rockies