Chateau Ste. Michelle

Riesling Rendezvous

An event that brings together leading experts and producers to explore the versatility of Rieslings from around the world.

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen estate of Germany hosted the third Riesling Rendezvous July 11-13, 2010, bringing together leading winemakers, journalists, trade and enthusiasts to explore the versatility of Riesling from around the world. The event kicked off with a Grand Tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle on July 11 for 650 Riesling devotees and showcased producers from Germany, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, California, New York and New Jersey. The event also featured blind tastings and seminars held July 12 & 13 at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency, which were led by distinguished experts and producers on topics including: Effect of Climate Change on Riesling, Greening of Riesling, Riesling & Cheese Pairing, Dry Riesling: 10 Years After, Let it Rock with young German winemakers, Discovering Austrian Riesling and Producers Only Roundtable.

Riesling Rendezvous 2010 Recap

650 consumers, trade, journalists and winemakers attended the sold out Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle.
250 producers, trade, wine writers and several high interest consumers participated in the sold out trade tastings at the Bellevue Hyatt.
Nearly 70 wineries from seven countries and six U.S. States poured at the Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting.
Four regional sponsors supported the event: Alsace Wines, Austrian Wine, Destination Riesling and Northern Michigan Wineries.
46 wine writers from around the world attended the events.
9,000 Riedel glasses were used during the tastings over the three days.
A total of 387 wines were featured over the three day event. (3,006 bottles)

To learn about other Riesling events, visit the International Riesling Foundation's website at drinkriesling.com

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Telephone 425.488.1133