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Fine de Claire, #3 Oysters from Cancale, the Oyster Capital of Brittany, and...
I am an oyster lover. I eat Virginia oysters on the half shell regulary, when they are available. Typically, I buy them at the local supernarket in a bag containing a dozen oysters for less than US$10,...
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Rheinhessen: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
The Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2024 was released recently, presenting Vinum's choice of Germany’s best 1,000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10,500 wines on 1,080 pages. 5 out of 5 stars...
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German Wine Society (Capital Chapter) Membership Meeting 2024: Carl Willner...
Carl Willner: The German Wine Society’s Capital Chapter held its annual membership meeting online using Zoom on Saturday, February 17, 2024, between 4 pm and 6:30 pm. We had 22 persons registered to...
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At Château de Pray, a Loire Château from the 12th Century and a Michelin...
In preparation of the forthcoming Loire Tour by ombiasy WineTours, Annette and I spent a night at Château de Pray and had dinner at the 1-star Michelin restaurant of this beautiful château. On the tour...
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Saale Unstrut: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
The Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2024 was released recently, presenting Vinum's choice of Germany’s best 1,000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10,500 wines on 1,080 pages. 5 out of 5 stars...
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A Journey through the Loire Valley - Tasting at the American Wine Society...
The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Wine Society meets every first Friday of the month in Falls Church. In March 2024, the subject was "A Journey through the Loire Valley". Annette Schiller...
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The 90 Trend-setting ("Zukunftsweisendsten") Winemakers of Germany...
Picture: Tour and Tasting at Niche Wine Producer Weingut Herr & Frau Lüttmer, in Vitzenburg, Saale-Unstrut, with Klaus Lüttmer - Germany "From Berlin to Frankfurt" 2023 (Saale Unstrut, Sachsen,...
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Château de Chambord - Not only a Famous Loire Palace, but also an AOC...
Château de Chambord is the most visited Loire château. For any Loire Valley Tour, a visit of Château de Chambord is a must. Consequently, on the forthcoming Loire Valley Tour by ombiasy WineTours, we...
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Sachsen: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
The Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2024 was released recently, presenting Vinum's choice of Germany’s best 1,000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10,500 wines on 1,080 pages. 5 out of 5 stars...
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Meeting Jean-Marie Bourgeois and Jean-Christoph Bourgeois at Domaine Famille...
One of the wineries we will visit when we spend 2 days in Sancerre during 2024 Loire Valley by ombiasy WineTours in June 2024 is Domaine Famille Bourgeois in Chavignol. On the pre-trip in February...
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Masterclass - The Wines of Germany: Presentation by Annette Schiller at the...
The Consular Conference 2024 took place on March 13 -15 at the German Embassy Washington DC, which was attended by 44 German Consuls General and Honorary Consuls from all over the USA. As part of this...
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Dinner at Au P'tit Goûter - a Friendly Little Bistro right in the Middle of...
Initially, Annette had planned to let 2024 Loire Valley by ombiasy WineTours end in Orléans. But during the February 2024 "scouting trip", Annette decided to let the tour end in Paris and have the last...
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Württemberg: The Top Winemakers - Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland/ Germany 2024
The Vinum Weinguide Deutschland 2024 was released recently, presenting Vinum's choice of Germany’s best 1,000 wine producers and reviewing more than 10,500 wines on 1,080 pages. 5 out of 5 stars...
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Announcement: A Journey through the Loire Valley - Tasting at the Washington...
NO Reservation required. You just show up! I would like to invite you to join us next Tuesday, March 26 at 7.45 pm at St. Patricks Episcopal Church at 4700 Whitehaven Pky, Washington DC, for a journey...
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Bourgogne meets Virginia - Melissa Rion of Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion à...
Melissa Rion of Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion à Vosne-Romanée was at The Buttery at Locke Store in Millwood, Virginia, for a fantastic wine maker dinner.This was our first visit of The Buttery at...
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The Loire Valley: Not only a Paradise for Castle Buffs and Wine Enthusiasts,...
Pictures: Moon - Monks - Michelin: Overnight stay and 1-star Michelin Dinner at the Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, with Chef Thibaut Ruggeri (February 2024)The Loire Valley is not only a paradise for...
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Germany: 55 Wine Producers now have more than 10,000 Followers on @instagram
Pictures: In the Top-10: Weingut Dr. Loosen. See: Tasting at Weingut Dr. Loosen in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Ernie Loosen- Germany-North Tour 2019 by ombiasy WineTours: Quintessential...
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Masterclass Exploring the Pinot Grapes of Germany: Red, Grey and White -...
InvitationPlease plan to join the German Wine Society on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:00 pm for a presentation on the Pinot grapes of Germany, and tasting of nine wines to illustrate the varieties...
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The Wines of Tenuta Torciano in the Chianti Region in Italy: Tasting at the...
Tenuta Torciani, a wine producer based in the Chianti region in Italy, presented its wines at the March 2024 meeting of the of the John Marshall Chapter of the American Wine Society. Tommaso Saltarelli...
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A Journey through the Vineyards of the Loire Valley - Tasting at the...
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Annette Schiller led a Loire Valley tasting at the Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar. The event was well attended with about 70 participants. Invitation Dear wine...
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