Michelle and Dr. Loosen will host the fifth Riesling Rendezvous at Chateau Ste. Michelle and the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle. The event brings together leading experts and producers to explore the versatility of Rieslings from around the world, discuss issues and opportunities surrounding the advancement of Riesling, and forge alliances among producers and Riesling enthu
siasts. Riesling Rendezvous is the largest event dedicated to Riesling in the United States. More than 75 producers from Germany, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, California and New York participated in the previous 2013 Riesling Rendezvous. Tickets for the 3-day event pass are $800 for producers, $900 for trade and consumers. Grand Tasting only tickets are $125 for VIP and $85 for General Admission. *Grand Tasting VIP tickets are limited and include one extra hour of tasting. Registration for the three-day event will begin January, 2016 at rieslingrendezvous.com
Riesling Rendezvous 2016 Program
Sunday, July 17 - GRAND TASTING at Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, Washington 4-8 pm VIP, 5-8 pm General Admission. Sample the finest Rieslings from around the globe, mingle with winemakers, savor Riesling friendly cuisine by several of Seattle’s popular food trucks and enjoy live music on the picturesque grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle. Monday and Tuesday, July 18 & 19 – Educational Seminars at Bell Harbor International Conference Center, Seattle, Washington
BLIND TASTINGS guided by distinguished producers to explore Riesling styles, from powerful dry wines of Austria, Alsace and Australia to the elegant German variations and flavorful, spicy interpretations from North America. BREAKOUT SESSIONS will delve into topics including:
• The Changing Riesling Climate
• The Reinvention of Dry Riesling
• Marketing Riesling: Preaching beyond the Choir
• Rediscover Alsace Riesling
• Winemakers Only Roundtable: A candid exchange of ideas on the challenges of growing and making Riesling.
• Sponsor Showcase and Walk Around Activities including Rieslings from featured regions, pairing Riesling with Salmon, Riesling & cheese tasting, Riesling friendly appetizers, and more….
