Annette Schiller, President of ombiasy PR and WineTours and member of the American Wine Society, will lead 3 wine tastings - Germany, Burgundy and Alsace - at the forthcoming Annual Meetings of the American Wine Society. In addition, Annette and Christian Schiller will pour a selection of German wines at the Showcase of Wines event during the second evening.
The tastings are sponsored by ombiasy WineTours and the wine producers whose wines are being presented or their US importers.
The 2017 American Wine Society Annual Meetings will take place at the Kalahari in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania on November 2 - 5, 2017.
More than 800 members from all over the USA are coming to this 3-day event, filled with tastings, seminars and presentations.
The American Wine Society
The American Wine Society was founded in 1967 as a non-profit, educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more about all aspects of wine. On October 7, 1967, around 200 grape growers, home winemakers, and wine lovers gathered at Dr. Konstantin Frank’s vineyard on Keuka Lake near Hammondsport, NY for the AWS’ initial meeting.
In December of the same year, the thirteen charter members, led by Founder Dr. Konstantin Frank, met to determine the organization structure of AWS and elect officers. Now in its 49th year, the American Wine Society is the largest consumer based wine education organization in North America. Membership is open to anyone interested in wine and over 21 years of age.
In the early days, AWS members were located primarily in the eastern part of the country. As the society grew , we established chapters throughout the eastern U.S., then into the south and Midwest, and finally into western states. Today, the American Wine Society has over 5,000 members in 45 states and 120 chapters across the U.S.
Each November the Society hosts hosts a three-day national conference with two full days of educational seminars, nearly 49 to choose from. Winery owners, wine educators, and renowned wine makers are selected to present sessions during this national event. In addition, a program educating members to become AWS certified wine judges is conducted on the day preceding the seminars.
Annette Schiller's Presentations at the 2017 American Wine Society Annual Meetings in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania on November 2 - 5, 2017
A Journey through the Vineyards of Alsace
Friday November 3
9am - 10:15am
Presenter:
Annette Schiller, Owner, Ombiasy PR & Wine Tours
Alsace, where the vineyards are concentrated in a narrow strip between the Vosges Mountains in the west and the Rhine River in the east, is one of the most picturesque wineregion on the planet. As we travel from south to north along the Alsatian wine trail we learn about the app ellations, the predominant grape varietals, the many different terroirs, and the history. History has an important influence on the style of the Alsatian wines, since nationality has passed from Germany to France and vice versa several times throughout the centuries, and each country left its mark.
Annette will pour 6 wines.
Crément d’Alsace: Dirler-Cadé
Jülg: Muscat
Hugel: Gentil
Trimbach: Pinot Gris « Réserve »
Hugel: Gewürztraminer Grosse Laüe
Trimbach: Riesling 2009 « Cuvée Frédéric Emile »
German Wines in the 21st Century
Friday November 3
2:30pm - 3:45pm
Presenter:
Annette Schiller, Owner, Ombiasy PR & Wine Tours
This presentation will show the shift from sweet to dry white wines, and from white to red wines due to climate change, and the profound knowledge of the new generation of vineyard managers and cellar masters. Another shift can be observed in determining the quality of the wine, from sugar content at point of harvest to the terroir principle. Since 2012 the VDP (Association of Premium German Wine Estates) has implemented a four-tier system that is based on the principle that the vineyard site is the quality criterion. The goal is to enhance the value of Germany’s finest vineyard sites as an integral part of a unique viticultural landscape.
Annette will pour 6 wines.
RED
Pinot Noir, August Kessler, Rheingau
Lemberger, Estate, Haidle, Württemberg
WHITE
Riesling, Gutswein, von Hövel, Mosel
Silvaner, Eschendorfer Lump, Ortswein, Horst Sauer, Franken
Grauburgunder, Erste Lage, Dr. Heger, Baden
Weissburgunder, GG, Lützkendorf, Saale-Unstrut
Burgundy: What makes it so special?
Thursday November 4
11:00am - 12:15pm
Presenter:
Annette Schiller, Owner, Ombiasy PR & Wine Tours
Burgundy is one of the world’s best-known wine regions, but perhaps one of the least understood. Burgundy is the most terroir-oriented region in France. Immense attention is paid to the area of origin with a specific vineyard or region bearing a given classification, regardless of the owner or producer. This presentation will explore the five core appellations, the importance of history for wine making in Burgundy, and the superior position of the Grand Cru white and red wines of Burgundy in the world of wine.
Annette will pour 6 wines.
WHITE
Chablis: Brocard
Mâconnais: Pouilly Vinzelles 2015, Drouhin
RED
Beaujolais: Maison Roche de Bellene, Coteaux Bourguignons “Cuvée Terroir”
Côte Chalonnaise: Mercurey, Faiveley
Côte de Beaune: Volnay Preminer Cru, Nicolas Rossignol
Côte de Nuits: Jean Michel Guillon
Showcase of Wines
Friday November 3 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Annette and Christian will pour a selection of German wines sponsored by Loosen Bros. USA, the importer of Dr. Loosen, Robert Weil, Maximin Grünhaus, Fritz Haag, Philipp Wittmann and Wolf.
Annette Schiller's Presentations at the 2016 American Wine Society Annual Meetings in California
The 2016 American Wine Society National Conference in California, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens
The New Germany: Red, Sparkling and Dry - Tasting at the American Wine Society 2016 National Conference in Los Angeles, USA, led by Annette Schiller
The New Classification of German Wines: The VDP Classification - Annette Schiller Conducting a Seminar at the 2016 National Convention of the American Wine Society in Los Angeles, USA
The Insider’s View of Charles Krug Winery - Peter Mondavi Jr., Co-Proprietor, Charles Krug Winery
Château Climens, Premier Cru Barsac and Savory Dishes…who knew? - Bérénice Lurton, Owner of Château Climens and Tony Lawrence, Global Food & Wine Pairing Specialist
schiller-wine: Related Postings
Heads up for the 2017 Tours - to Germany and France - by ombiasy WineTours
Burgundy (and Champagne) 2016 Tour by ombiasy WineTours: From Lyon to Reims - Wine, Food, Culture and History
Salon Tasting at Schiller‘s Home: Domaine Weinbach, Alsace, Vintage 2014 (2017)
At Maison Trimbach in Alsace with Hubert Trimbach – Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)
Chardonnay: Germany versus Chablis - Salon Tasting at Schiller's Home, USA
The New Germany – Red, Dry, Sparkling: German Wine Society Tasting, led by Annette Schiller, at Restaurant Old Europe in Washington DC
New Developments in German Wine - Annette Schiller at the German Wine Society in Washington DC, USA
Vinyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Horst Sauer in Eschendorf, Franken, with Horst Sauer– Germany-East Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours
Tasting at Weingut Lützkendorf with Uwe Lützkendorf – Germany-East Wine and Art Tour by ombiasy WineTours (2015)
Tasting at Domaine Jean Michel Guillon in Gevrey-Chambertin with Jean Michel Guillon– Bourgogne Tour by ombiasy WineTours (2015), France
Wine Pairing Lunch, Cellar Visit, Vineyard Tour and Tasting at Domaine Jean Marc Brocard in Préhy, Chablis– Bourgogne (and Champagne) Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours, France
Wine Tasting at Weingut Dr. Loosen in Bernkastel-Kues, Mosel – Germany-North by ombiasy WineTours (2015)