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June 04, 2007
RIESLING RENDEZVOUS JUNE 24-26, 2007
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Ernst Loosen cordially invite you to attend the inaugural Riesling Rendezvous, an exploration of the versatility of Riesling from leading world producers. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the foremost North American Riesling producer, and Ernst Loosen, esteemed German Riesling producer and ambassador, are dedicated to enhancing the image and enjoyment of Riesling around the globe.
The three day event will be held on the picturesque grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery near Seattle Washington. It begins on Sunday afternoon June 24th with a welcome reception followed by a complimentary concert featuring singer/songwriter Madeleine Peyroux on the lawn at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery.
Agenda:
Show Agenda at a Glance All Sessions - Optional
Sunday, June 24, 2007:
4:00 PM Bus service from hotels to Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Welcome reception followed by a complimentary concert featuring singer/songwriter Madeleine Peyroux
9:30 PM Bus departure for hotels
Monday, June 25, 2007:
7:30 AM Bus service from hotels to Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Beverage Service
Arrival of attendees at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM Keynote Address
Ted Baseler, CEO Stuart Pigott
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Ernst Loosen, Weingut Dr. Loosen Eminent Riesling authority and noted Author
9:15 AM - 11:15 AM International Tasting Dry Riesling
Our first blind tasting of the day will explore wines with 7 grams/liter or less of residual sugar.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Break
Beverage Service
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM International Tasting Off Dry Riesling
This blind tasting will look at global examples of this popular style between 5 and 18 grams/liter of residual sugar.
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Lunch featuring Old World Riesling
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Break
Beverage Service
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM International Tasting Classic Fruity Riesling
A blind tasting of these wines from around the globe will showcase stellar examples of this elegant, important and popular Riesling style.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grand Dinner at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
9:00 PM Bus departure for hotels
Tuesday, June 26, 2007:
7:30 AM Bus service from hotels to Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival of attendees at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Beverage Service
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Workshop North American Riesling
An insiders’ view of the exciting and increasingly fine Riesling being made in Canada and the U.S. in a wide variety of styles.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Break
Beverage Service
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM Workshop Classic Riesling of Germany, Austria and Alsace
Each area has legendary vineyards, producers and distinctive styles. Our panel will provide you an insiders’ perspective on growing wines ‘on the edge’.
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch featuring New World Riesling
2:15 PM - 4:15 PM Workshop Botrytis Riesling
An unparalleled group of producers discuss the complex factors making the most renown, rare and rich wines on the planet.
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM Closing Remarks
5:00 PM Bus departure for Seattle Art Museum Olympic Sculpture Park
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Gala Tasting
8:30 PM Bus departure for hotels
Wednesday, June 27, 2007:
Optional
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Vineyard tour by coach to southeastern Washington’s Yakima Valley
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Posted by fortna at June 4, 2007 05:04 AM
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