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"Wein-Oktoberfest" of the German Wine Society (Washington DC Chapter) at the...
The Oktober Weinfest of the German Wine Society (Washington DC Chapter) took place on the evening of Friday, September 15, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Embassy House of the German Embassy in...
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Tasting at Weingut Seufert in Iphofen, Franken, a Niche Producer of "Natural...
Germany "From Berlin to Frankfurt" 2023 (Saale Unstrut, Sachsen, Franken, Württemberg) by ombiasy WineTours took place from Monday, June 19, 2023 to Thursday, June 29, 2023. In Franken, we visited 5...
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Red and White Grape Varieties in Germany - Trends (September 2023)
Red and White Grape Varieties in Germany - Trends (September 2023) The Association of American Wine Economists, of which I am a member, published 3 most interesting charts concerning the structur of...
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Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine Faiveley in Nuits-Saint-George, Côte de...
From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours took place from Sunday, July 02 - Thursday, July 13, 2023. The tour started in Lyon and ended in Paris.Domaine...
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Visit Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand...
Pictures: Agence France Press, Le Monde, Washington Post, New York TimesAfter politics in Paris, King Charles III concluded his three-day state visit to France with a trip down south to Bordeaux on...
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Tour and Tasting at Weingut Sattlerhof, Steiermark, with Justė Sattler -...
Austria 2023 by ombiasy WineTours took place from Sunday, May 28 - Thursday, June 08, 2023. We toured Austria for 12 days, starting and ending in Vienna: Wien, Wagram, Carnuntum, Burgenland,...
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Fritz Haag, Carl Loewen and Dr. Loosen (all Germany) on Wine & Spirits...
Fritz Haag, Carl Loewen and Dr. Loosen have been selected as one of the Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 100 Wineries of 2023. Fritz Haag and Dr. Loosen are imported by Loosen Brothers and Carl Loewn by...
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Tour and Tasting at Weingut Wirsching (VDP) in Iphofen, Franken, with Dr. Uwe...
Germany "From Berlin to Frankfurt" 2023 (Saale Unstrut, Sachsen, Franken, Württemberg) by ombiasy WineTours took place from Monday, June 19, 2023 to Thursday, June 29, 2023. In Franken, we visited 5...
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Andes Encounter - Tasting with (1) Michael Halstrick, Owner + CEO of Norton,...
"Andes Encounter 2023" was a road-show of 3 South American owners and winemakers that visited Boston, New York, Atlantic City and Washington DC from September 18 to 21, 2023.Annette and I were able to...
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Menu du Jour Lunch and Wine Tasting with Sommelier Emmanuel Thibout at...
From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours took place from Sunday, July 02 - Thursday, July 13, 2023. The tour started in Lyon and ended in Paris.Following...
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Vinum WeinGuide Deutschland 2024 Awards - The Nominations
Picture: Christian Schiller with Katharina Pruem, Weingut JJ Pruem, at Wegmans in VirginiaVinum WeinGuide Deutschland - a leading German wine guide - is scheduled to be released on November 7, 2024....
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Tour and Tasting at Weingut Wohlmuth, Steiermark, with Maria Wohlmuth -...
Austria 2023 by ombiasy WineTours took place from Sunday, May 28 - Thursday, June 08, 2023. We toured Austria for 12 days, starting and ending in Vienna: Wien, Wagram, Carnuntum, Burgenland,...
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Austria: Moving to an Burgundy-style Vineyard Classification
Press Release 2023-08-21– The recently adopted Wine Law Collective Decree has established the legal basis for the official classification of Austria’s single vineyards. The Ordinance defines two...
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Tasting at Weingut Weltner (VDP) in Rödelsee, Franken, with Paul Weltner -...
Germany "From Berlin to Frankfurt" 2023 (Saale Unstrut, Sachsen, Franken, Württemberg) by ombiasy WineTours took place from Monday, June 19, 2023 to Thursday, June 29, 2023. In Franken, we visited 5...
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First Ever Tasting in the USA: German Wines of Veritable Wines & Estates at...
Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, and I attended a portfolio tasting of Veritable Wines & Estates (USA) at wineLAIR DC yesterday, with Julia Wolf, Hattenheim, Export Manager, and Jesse Becker,...
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Cellar Tour and Tasting at Louis Jadot in Beaune with Thibaud Marquis, US...
From Lyon to Paris: Total Immersion in Burgundy and Champagne 2023 by ombiasy WineTours took place from Sunday, July 02 - Thursday, July 13, 2023. The tour started in Lyon and ended in ParisFollowing a...
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German Unity Day 2023 Celebration at the German Embassy in Washington DC, USA
This year, after a gap, due to covid and other factors, Annette and I were able to participate in the German Unity Day 2023 Celebration at the Residence of the German Ambassador to the United States of...
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"Brettljause" and Wine at Buschenschank Trummer, Weingut Trummer, with Jürgen...
Austria 2023 by ombiasy WineTours took place from Sunday, May 28 - Thursday, June 08, 2023. We toured Austria for 12 days, starting and ending in Vienna: Wien, Wagram, Carnuntum, Burgenland,...
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Paella by Carlos
For 20 years or so, around this time of the year, Fuad and Maureen have been inviting to a Paella and Sangria Party at their home in McLean, Virginia. At all these parties, the paella was prepared by...
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Wine Dinner at Weinstuben Weingut Juliusspital in Würzburg, Franken - Germany...
Germany "From Berlin to Frankfurt" 2023 (Saale Unstrut, Sachsen, Franken, Württemberg) by ombiasy WineTours took place from Monday, June 19, 2023 to Thursday, June 29, 2023. In Franken, we visited 5...
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