Carl ANNOUNCING SPRING GALA CELEBRATION AT THE GERMAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON MAY 29, 2026!Jointly Hosted by the German Wine Society and the International Club of DC German Wine Society Members and Friends of German Wine, It is a pleasure to announce that we have once again been invited to hold a spring event […]
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Carl Comparative Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays Tasting: Germany and Burgundy Please plan to join the German Wine Society on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm for a comparative presentation on Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in Germany and the Burgundy region of France, and tasting of twelve wines to illustrate the varieties of wine made
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Carl Happy Easter/Passover! It feels so good to put this terrible winter behind us, and spring into Spring! Our program for April is once again, something completely different. Many of you have asked about Grosses Gewachs, the “great growth” designation on certain wines made by members of the German wine growers association known as the
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Carl GWS New Vintage Tasting with Phil Bernstein Dear German Wine Society Members and Friends, Every year we host a tasting to try German wines from the new vintage, with a focus on Riesling. Our host is Phil Bernstein, General Manager of MacArthur Beverages, one of the leading retailers of German Riesling in the country.
New Vintage Tasting (2024), March 27, 2026. Read More »
Carl Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! 2026 is the Year of the Horse, joining years 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954 and 1942. The horse is a symbol of energy, elegance and charm. This year the date falls on Tuesday, February 17th, and we will be celebrating as is our tradition since 2013, at Han
Lunar New Year Banquet. February 17, 2026. Read More »
Carl Happy New Year, everyone! We are excited to start off our 2026 wine program with a special tasting, featuring German Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir). Climate change has resulted in ripening and development of red wine grapes in German regions heretofore unthinkable for such cultivation. These wines are not the dilute, rose-like wines of the ’70’s
Spatburgunder Tasting. January 18, 2026. Read More »
On December 12, 2025, at the annual Holiday Dinner of the Capital Chapter of the German Wine Society at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC. The German Wine Society awarded Silver Medallions to five members of the Capital Chapter. These awards have not been made for many years, as the Silver Medallion examination had to
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Zum Wohl! “To your health” – the San Francisco German Wine Society Newsletter Members, guests of Members, and Prospective Members of the San Francisco Chapter of the German Wine Society will gather Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 6:30 -9:00 pm for our Annual Meeting and a Special Tasting Event where we will start with a
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Carl Willner Now that we have turned the calendar to fall, it is time to start thinking of wines that will pair with heartier foods. The Pfalz, the warmest German wine growing region, is capable of producing richer, fuller bodied Rieslings that can pair well with autumn flavors. In keeping with the season, we will
Tasting of Wines from the Pfalz November 16, 2025 Read More »
