WOODINVILLE, Wash. - (Business Wire) Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery: Who
Rendezvous with prestigious Riesling producers, trade and journalists from around the world at the third Riesling Rendezvous. Hosted by North America’s premier Riesling producer, Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington state and Ernst Loosen of Germany’s renowned Dr. Loosen estate.
What
Sunday
- Grand consumer & trade tasting featuring producers pouring Rieslings from around the globe on the lawn at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.
Monday
- Blind tastings guided by distinguished producers to explore Riesling styles, from powerful dry wines of Austria, Alsace and Australia to the elegant German variations and the flavorful, spicy interpretations from North America.
Tuesday
- Breakout sessions led by distinguished speakers and producers on topics including:
- The Greening of Riesling – explore the latest in sustainable and organic vineyard and winemaking practices associated with Riesling.
- Riesling at the Table – Chateau Ste. Michelle culinary director John Sarich and guest chefs demonstrate the versatility of Riesling with inspired Riesling and food pairings.
- Ageability of Rieslings – a rare tasting of older Rieslings from top producers.
- Marketing Riesling –Informative discussions on marketing to consumers, US buying trends, on-premise vs. off-premise distribution channels, developing a distribution network, etc.
- Winegrowers Only – Two sessions dedicated to a candid exchange of ideas on the challenges of growing and producing Riesling, ranging from climate-specific vineyard practices to closures.
- and more…
When
July 11, 12 & 13, 2010
Where
Seattle, Washington USA at the picturesque grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.
Why
Winemakers have an unprecedented opportunity to showcase their wines among the world’s great producers, share the alluring nature of Riesling with trade, media and consumers and exchange technical and aesthetic ideas with peers. Trade and consumers can learn from and taste with highly respected international Riesling producers and noted experts at an exceptional event dedicated to celebrating the versatility and attributes of the noble grape.
Further details including registration, participation fees, event program and participating speakers coming in the fall of 2009.
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Lynda Eller, 425-415-3364
lynda.eller@ste-michelle.com
