Riesling Events
Riesling wines are a source of endless fascination, discussion and just plain pleasure, which is why there are so many events around the world where Riesling is the focus.
Taste of Spring, Eden Valley Riesling Tasting, Australia, 16 September 2010
The annual tasting of new vintage, current release and back vintage Eden Valley Rieslings is held annually in Eden Valley, South Australia. A group of media, as well as local and interstate trade and winemakers, are invited to attend the tasting, which makes it a fantastic opportunity to showcase new vintage and older Riesling wines. After the tasting a light lunch, and a cleansing ale is served to provide an opportunity for attendees to mix with trade and media to discuss the individual wines.
Clare Valley Regional and International Riesling Focus Tasting, Australia, 29 September 2010
In association with the Clare Valley Winemakers a joint regional and international Riesling Focus Tasting is held in Clare at the end of September. Riesling winemakers are invited to attend the event.
International Riesling Symposium, 11-12 November 2010, Hotel Schloss Reinhartshausen, Rheingau, Germany
The two-day program includes lectures, wine tastings, and a “Walking Wine Dinner”. Details are available at www.vdp-rheingau.de
2011 Riesling Experience, 9-10 June, 2011 Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
Famed Alsatian producer Pierre Trimbach will conduct a tutored tasting of wines wine, a “Great Lakes” panel will include Riesling producers from several states, and a Riesling-friendly luncheon is included.
Finger Lakes Riesling Festival
August 14-15
Canandaigua, New York, Lakefront
Riesling tastings and sales, food vendors, farmers’ markets, music and entertainment (for consumers, free admission).
www.rieslingfestival.com
