Riesling Happenings

Summer of Riesling, June 21 – September 22, 2011, in major U.S. markets.

The incredibly popular Riesling promotion created by Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar in New York City is being expanded to other major markets with sponsorship by the International Riesling Foundation, featuring more than 150 top restaurants showcasing Riesling for a full three months. www.summerofriesling.com.

Finger Lakes Rieslings on VineTalk, starting June 2011 on the web

A popular public television series to make wine fun and friendly by having A-list celebrities taste and talk about the joys of wine is now offering the segment featuring Finger Lakes Rieslings on its web site. The Finger Lakes Riesling session is the most popular of the 13 produced, including Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy Pinot Noirs, and Spanish Riojas, according to the producers. Famed actor Stanley Tucci serves as the host, with comedian Nathan Lane, opera singer Harolyn Blackwell, and Chef Alfred Portale of Gotham Bar and Grill bantering about the different styles of Riesling they like best, guided by Food & Wine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle and Sommelier Stephanie Caraway. www.vinetalk.com.

2011 Finger Lakes Riesling Festival, August 13-14, 2011, Canandaigua Lakefront, New York.

Riesling tastings and sales, food vendors, farmers’ markets, music and entertainment (for consumers, free admission). www.rieslingfestival.com.

Frankland Estate International Riesling Tasting, February 6-7. 2012, Sydney, Australia.
This two-day celebration of the quality and diversity of Riesling wines will feature world- renowned Riesling experts Jancis Robinson and Stuart Pigott as key speakers and commentators. www.franklandestate.com.au.

International Riesling Symposium 2012 sponsored by VDP-Rheingau, Germany (tentative)

Riesling Rendezvous hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Estate, July 2013, Seattle Washington, USA www.rieslingrendezvous.com