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APRIL
11-14
THE
WESTPARK HOTEL
ROSSLYN,
VA
3:00 p.m. REGISTRATION
AT THE WESTPARK
3:00-4:30 p.m. BOARD
OF DIRECTORS' MEETING Dogwood Room
6:40 p.m. Bus leaves
the hotel
7:00-9:00 p.m.
OPENING RECEPTION at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of
Germany, Washington DC*
The 1991 convention
will commence with a reception featuring wines from all
eleven wine growing areas of Germany. In addition, a sekt
and a wine from eastern Germany will be presented. A
light buffet will be served.
Friday, April 12
1991
8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST IN
THE PROMENADE *
10:00 a.m.-Noon NAHE/BADEN/FRANKEN
TASTING *
Conducted by: Peter
M.F. Sichel Rosslyn Ballroom
Continuing the
series of regional tastings at the Annual Convention, the
focus will be on three wine regions little known in the
USA.
Noon-2:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE LUNCHEON
(Board of Directors
and Chapter Chairpersons)
Shenandoah C Room
2:30-4:30 p.m. WINE
AND FOOD WORKSHOP
Moderators: Dieter
Kaminski, Helmut Jung, Fred Williams & Paul Krupenie
Rosslyn Ballroom
Sample a variety
of sauces and wines under the guidance of an
international panel.
Afternoon WINE STORE
TOURS
Co-ordinator: Tom
O'Shaugnessy
Take advantage of
many special offers and discounts from selected
Washington retailers.
5:30 p.m.
Transportation leaves the hotel
6:00-9:00 p.m.
POTOMAC CRUISE aboard the 'ADMIRAL TILP'
with wines from the
"RIVERS OF GERMANY" Conducted by: Helmut Jung
The floodlit
monuments of the Nation's Capital and German Wine, what a
perfect combination! Finger food will be served.
Saturday, April
13 1991
8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST IN
THE PROMENADE *
10:00 a.m.-Noon 1989
VINTAGE TASTING *
Conducted by: Terry
Theise
Rosslyn Ballroom
A review of some
of the best wines from the greatest vintage in recent
memory with renowned importer Terry Theise.
Noon-2:30 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING AND LUNCHEON FOLLOWED BY THE CHAPTER
ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP
Shenandoah AB Rooms
All members are
urged to attend even if not partaking of the optional
luncheon.
2:30-5:00 p.m. TEAM
TASTING COMPETITION
Moderators: Helmut
lung and Christie Marrian
Rosslyn Ballroom
A tasting
competition ... with a difference. Test your wine
knowledge on seven wines and have a great time. Team size
is not critical!
3:00-4:30 p.m. 'TRINK
VERGNÜGEN'
Moderator: Hanne
Caraher
Shenandoah C Room
An illustrated
guide to those pesky German wine names and expressions!
7:00 p.m. RECEPTION
AND ANNUAL BANQUET *
Vantage Point, 17th
floor
A 'Kabinett &
Sekt' reception will precede the lavish banquet. Savour
local delicacies carefully matched to wines shipped from
Germany especially for the occasion. The rooftop setting
gives spectacular views over Georgetown and Washington
DC. Black Tie optional.
Sunday, April 14
1991
9.00-11.00 a.m.
'FAREWELL' SEKT BRUNCH
Conducted by: Dieter
Kaminski
Shenandoah AB
Make plans to
attend the 1992 convention and sample some of Germany's
finest sparkling wines.
11:00 a.m.
Transportation departs for Linden Vineyards
Noon WINERY TOUR AND
GOURMET PICNIC
Co-ordinator: Carol
Watkins
Visit one of
Virginia's most innovative vineyards with
owners/winemakers, Jim and Peggy Law.
4:00 p.m. Return from
Linden Vineyards
Events indicated
with * are included in the Convention Package
The Board of Directors of
the German Wine Society greatly appreciates the contributions of
the following people and organizations towards the success of our
convention:
- The Deutsches
Weininstitut, Mainz
- The Embassy of the
Federal Republic of Germany, Washington DC
- Deinhard &
Company, Koblenz
- Peter M.F. Sichel
- Dieter Kaminski
- Terry Theise
- Tisa Meer and the
Staff of the Westpark Hotel, Rosslyn VA
- Christie Marrian &
Members of the Capital Chapter of the German Wine Society.
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