Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, VA, and the American Wine Society teamed up for a Winter Wine Weekend in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, about 2 hours by car away from Washington DC.
This was the third Winter Wine Weekend of Hotel Madison, consisting of a Sparkling Wine Brunch, 2 Wine-pairing Dinners, 5 Winter Wine Workshops and an all-day walk-around tasting with 15 Virginia wineries.
It was the first Winter Wine Weekend with AWS participation. Members of the American Wine Society offered 10 wine seminars, including 2 seminars by Annette Schiller on (1) Pinot Noir from France, USA and Germany and (2) A Journey through Bordeaux.
About 60 AWS members, all from the East Coast, attended the Winter Wine Weekend.
While AWS members were able to participate in all events - both AWS events and non-AWS events - non-AWS participants could not attend the AWS events. Hopefully this will change next year.
For Annette and me, all three days ended with private after-dinner tastings arranged by Al Guber, former President of the AWS.
For an overview, see:
WinterWine Weekend at Hotel Madison + American Wine Society Regional Conference in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, 2023: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens
This is the fourth in a series of postings covering the Winter Wine Weekend 2023.
WinterWine Weekend at Hotel Madison + American Wine Society Regional Conference in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, 2023: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens
Pinot Noir from the 3 Major Pinot Noir Producers in the World: France, USA, Germany - Tasting at the Winter Wine Weekend in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, 2023, led by Annette Schiller, ombiasy Wine Tours
The Diversity of German Wine - Tasting at the Winter Wine Weekend in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, 2023 led by Eric Feldhake, Vice-President, American Wine Society
Italian Cuisine and Cuisine and Wines - Dinner at the Winter Wine Weekend in Harrisonburg, VA, USA, 2023 with Chef with Pasquale Cozzolino, NYC
Winter Wine Weekend 2023 - Announcement
Hotel Madison:The Winter Wine Weekend is a one-of-a-kind event enjoyed by both beginners and connoisseurs alike that you do not want to miss. Join us over several days dedicated to wine. We welcome you to stay one or two nights or the entire extended weekend to take full advantage of the variety of offerings. Or purchase tickets for just the Grand Tasting on Saturday! Customize your experience with a-la-carte options.
This event will feature a grand tasting, wine pairing dinners and culinary experiences, educational classes and hands-on workshops, musical entertainment, self-directed vineyard excursions, and more. You will have access to some of Virginia's finest winemakers and certified specialists as they teach you about growing, aging, blending, and drinking wine. Certain of these events such as the dinners and classes will be made available for purchase separately.
Winter Wine Weekend 2023 will be hosted inside the Shenandoah Grand Ballroom, located in Hotel Madison. With 230 well-appointed rooms, your weekend stay will be comfortably sophisticated as you enjoy the elegance of Virginia wines and cuisine.
A Journey Through Bordeaux
The Wines
1) 2019 Château Chantegrive, Graves
2) Fleur de Fonplégade, Saint-Émilion
3) 2014 Château Garraud, Lalande de Pomerol
4) 2019 Château Jeandeman, Fronsac
5) Château Peyredoulle, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux
6) 2019 La Sirène de Giscours, Margaux
7) 2016 Dubourdieu Liaison, Sauternes
The Tasting
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The Power Point Presentation
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