The German Wine Society Celebrates Oktober Weinfest on Saturday, October 17, 2026! Dear German Wine Society Members and Friends, It is a pleasure to announce that the German Wine Society’s Capital Chapter will once again be celebrating its Oktober Weinfest! This year we will be holding our fall harvest commemoration at the King Farm Community […]
Oktober Weinfest, October 17, 2026 Read More »
Carl ANNOUNCING THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY’S ASIAN–GERMAN WINE DINNER! The Capital Chapter of the German Wine Society is hosting an Asian/Chinese cuisine and German wine pairing dinner at the end of this summer. Do you sometimes wonder how well German wines pair with Chinese food? According to many sources, German wines — especially Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and
Asian-German Wine Dinner, September 4, 2026. Read More »
Carl Hello All, Our next program is a tradition perpetuated by our member and resident Global Wine Chef, Tony Lawrence. Tony opens his home to us and composes a fascinating examination of the facets of German and Germanic wines, accompanied by a delectable meal created specifically to pair with the wines he has curated for
TONY LAWRENCE RIESLING AND BBQ DINNER AUGUST 12, 2026 Read More »
Carl ANNOUNCING THE GERMAN WINE SOCIETY’S POTOMAC WINE CRUISE! Get ready to cast off on the Potomac for a German wine cruise! Yes, the Capital Chapter of the German Wine Society is once again holding our Potomac wine cruise this summer, back by popular demand after a series of successful voyages. As we did in
Announcing the German Wine Society’s Potomac Wine Cruise, July 25, 2026 Read More »
Beth Hello all, Welcome to summer! The theme of our next tasting is “German Wines From (Mostly) Lesser-Known Sites.” It is time to expand our palates and increase our knowledge of German wine. Alongside the familiar (Rheinhessen, Rheingau, Mosel) regions, we are pouring examples of wines from regions that sometimes get lost in a large
German Wines From (Mostly) Lesser Known Sites. 24 June, 2026 Read More »
Carl If any Members of other Chapters of the German Wine Society (including at-large members), will be in the San Francisco Bay Area on May 17, they are also welcome to attend this event. Also, if any Members of other Chapters have friends who live in the San Francisco Bay Area who might be interested
German Wine and Food Luncheon Event on Sunday, May 17, 2026 Read More »
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
Spring Gala Celebration at the German Embassy May 29, 2026 Read More »
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
Announcing GWS Comparative Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Tasting, May 2, 2026 Read More »
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
GGs Tasting 19 April, 2026 Read More »
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 »
