Monday, June 10, 2013

Wine Blogger Christian G.E. Schiller from schiller-wine Featured Guest of #SommChat on Twitter

Picture: Christian G.E. Schiller with German Star Winemaker Ernst Loosen, Weingut Dr. Loosen

I was the featured guest on Wednesday, June 5th from 11 am -12 N CST on #SommChat to talk about German Riesling. #SommChat is a weekly 1 hour twitter chat with a featured guest. Recent guests include:

Winemaker Anne Trimbach @trimbach
Wine Writer Fiona Beckett @winematcher
New York Times Wine Writer Eric Asimov @ericasimov
New York Austrian Sommelier Aldo Sohm @aldosohm
Bonny Doon Owner Randall Grahm @randallgrahm
Sommelier Matt Reiser @mattreiser

For more on Ernst Loosen, see:
Riesling, Pinot Noir and Indian Cuisine: A tête-à-tête Dinner with Winemaker Ernst Loosen, Weingut Dr. Loosen, at Rasika in Washington DC, USA
Ernst Loosen and Dr. L. Riesling - His Hugely Popular Entry-level Wine Sold Throughout the World
A Riesling Guru and a Killer Guitarist cum Cult Winemaker: Ernst Loosen and Jay Somers and their J. Christopher Winery in Newberg, Oregon
Wine ratings: Two American/German wines - Eroica and Poet's Leap - on Top 100 Wines from Washington State list for 2009
The Doctor Made a House Call - A Tasting with Ernst Loosen, Weingut Dr. Loosen, at MacArthur Beverages in Washington DC, USA

Picture: #SommChat

Twitter Chat 

Here is the twitter chat, starting with the last tweet.
  1. Watched 's new film on last night. Where was the discussion about winemaking style and terroir? :(
  2. : we will miss you today - see you next week on for sure! Happy# WW
  3. told us last nite they were participating in ! Look fwd 2 hearing abt more restos joining in on the fun
  4. glad is on your radar and look forward to seeing you more!
  5. Sry abt early exit on 2day’s . Twitter glitch made 4 . THX 4 tuning in!
  6. schiller-wine: Ombiasy Wine Tours: Wine and Culture Tour to Germany Coming up in August 2013
  7. is on my radar, hope to catch up on the great notes
  8. The Doctor Made a House Call - A Tasting with E. Loosen at MacArthurBeverages
  9. A. Can you recommend any DC area stores to purchase? Phil Bernstein at is top.
  10. On behalf of and I would like to thank all participants in the Have a glass of ' from Germany!
  11. Someone asked about the 2013 vintage. Too soon to tell, but here are some of our harvest notes. (cont)
  12. Super cool! RT : is already at the top of my twitter trends list ...anyone else seeing this? ...trending #1
  13. We can continue on my facebook page "Drinking German Wine in America"
  14. get any last qs for in now on - starting the wrapup soon!
  15. A. International Federation of Wine and Spirits Journalists and Writers world wide association
  16. A. isn't spatburgunder = pinot noir? am I missing something here? Yes But Germans should use Pinot Noir on the label
  17. A in addition to : Washington State: Eroica, Pacific Rim Poet's Leap TY, GTK
  18. Q. U are a member of the FIJEV. Tell us more about this.
  19. A. Daily, global, very broad, but sometimes very personal, with focus on ,
  20. isn't spatburgunder = pinot noir? am I missing something here?
  21. A. as the 2nd lrgst pn producer do u think shld abandon for noir? Answer: Yes!!
  22. Sounds like fun! RT I'm getting schooled in & right now on Join in.
  23. THX KEN! RT : is already at the top of my twitter trends list ...anyone else seeing this? ...trending #1
  24. Q. How does UR blog differ from other blogs out there that U have read?
  25. RT : as the 2nd lrgst pn producer do u think shld abandon for noir?
  26. A. in addition to : Washington State: Eroica, Pacific Rim Poet's Leap
  27. A. climate change will benefit German Riesling in the coming years but less so over the medium and long term

  28. is already at the top of my twitter trends list ...anyone else seeing this? ...trending #1
  29. That may be true, my friend, but I still need to try one -- I have a need to explore ;)
  30. Care to suggest quality domestic regions outside of
  31. A. Yes, there is a red wine boom. 1/3 of German wine production is read, incl top level
  32. think we can all learn best by good consumption :(
  33. and good thing too, this is an area I want to learn more about
  34. A. '13 vintage thus far please? good. But lots of rain recently and some vineyards under water
  35. as the 2nd lrgst pn producer do u think shld abandon for noir?
  36. Any thoughts on what climate change will do to German Riesling in the coming years?
  37. Q. We R hearing more abt Noir in . Tell us UR thoughts on this.
  38. loving all of the Questions - keep them coming on
  39. Q. What is one region that U have not been to that U would like to visit?
  40. A. Lived 10 yrs in Mainz in/close to: Mosel Rheinhessen Rheingau Nahe + like. Drink more dry than fruity-sweet

  41. I'm getting schooled in & right now on Join in.
  42. A. Has anyone had a Spatlese Auslese that was furmented fully dry? All GG are either Spatlese or Auslese
  43. MT : Agreed, but top ones stand out due 2 their focus, precision & vineyard character.
  44. GR8 RT : I'm switching gears from thinking about cocktails to wine, thanks to and .
  45. A. dry - fresh, crisp, minerality; fruity-sweet - good acidity-sweetness balance, noble-rot
  46. I'm switching gears from thinking about cocktails to wine, thanks to and .
  47. MT : A. tend to be higher in alc. and lower remaining sugar. ” 🍷Can't chat but will read later!🍷
  48. RT : @gernanwinesusa Riesling all summer? I think I can deal with that! ;)
  49. A : A good Sylvaner: from Franken region, or Krueger-Rumpf from Nahe
  50. @gernanwinesusa Riesling all summer? I think I can deal with that! ;)
  51. Balance of sweetness and acidity, IMO “: Q. What do you look for most in a good ?
  52. RT : i can suggest you a great Italian one fro Alto Adige: ...trust me :-)
  53. Has anyone had a Spatlese or Auslese that was furmented fully dry? I'm still searching...
  54. RT : A. Both dry GG wines and fruity-sweet Spaetlese and Auslese wines have great aging potential.I...
  55. guess we love all yr long!! @gernanwinesusa RT : begins first day of Summer!
  56. A. Both dry GG wines and fruity-sweet Spaetlese and Auslese wines have great aging potential.I have 1971 and 1976
  57. MT : Eroica project fr WA is wonderful ex. of new world -love that wine cc
  58. Hey , do you carry either Sylvaner or Grauburgunder from Germany?
  59. gr8 to see you on - have you had your coffee for the day?
  60. RT : A good Sylvaner is fab for summer; any particular brands in the U.S. you can suggest?
  61. : Excellent! Germany's regions to watch for ... “: A: Baden, Franken, Saale-Unstrut ” < thanks
  62. Excellent! Germany's regions to watch for ... “: A: Baden, Franken, Saale-Unstrut
  63. The Finger Lakes and Hudson Valley regions of NY both have great Rieslings
  64. A. tend to be higher in alc. and lower remaining sugar, but changing
  65. RT : Christian, can you talk about cellaring Rieslings. Many people don't realize their aging potential.
  66. A good Sylvaner is fab for summer; any particular brands in the U.S. you can suggest?
  67. check it out @schillererwein is on talking about . Has started already?!
  68. RT : Any favorite types (e.g. spatlese)/vintages for cellaring?
  69. For me it's about fruitiness balanced w/bright, soaring acidity that is true foundation of German
  70. @schillererwein Do you also cover from Alsace and what differences between Alsace and Germany regions Mosel or Rhine
  71. thanks for that! I haven't developed a taste for yet & love to find wines to pair with food
  72. What is the most underrated German wine producing region right now?
  73. we love older wines - they age beautifully and are lovely with so many foods
  74. A. First I was economics prof at Uni Mainz (Germany). Then economist at in WashDC (30 years). very diff
  75. Glad to hear -- “: A. Tyler, Yes, there is a red wine boom. 1/3 of German wine production is red, incl top level
  76. RT : A. Yes, there is a red wine boom. 1/3 of German wine production is red, incl top level
  77. Christian, can you talk about cellaring Rieslings. Many people don't realize their aging potential.
  78. A. : how does vintage variation affect German Rieslings? less than in other regions such as
  79. Many people start drinking wine w/a fruity, light Riesling; later circle back bcause it's so food friendly
  80. Aside from , what other grape varieties from Germany get you excited ? CC:
  81. Q. Prior to blogging about what were U doing and how was it different than what U do now?
  82. A. Yes, there is a red wine boom. 1/3 of German wine production is read, incl top level
  83. RT : how does vintage variation affect German Rieslings?
  84. exactly what I thought! :) My brother sold wine and loved , and talked about others' misperceptions
  85. Do you see Spätburgunder (Ger. Pinot) making a bigger splash on the international market in the future?
  86. I did some work w/EximBank and IMF, EBRD during 90's, and transitioned into wines/spirits. Naturally :)
  87. Hello Tamara, had great time working w/Ernie+gang @ Lauber Imports/SWS! i'm a huge fan, of wines+man
  88. A. that German is always fruity-sweet Majority of German Reisling is bone dry
  89. RT : what do you think is the largest misconception of German wine?
  90. A. I have always been a wine lover. Wine blogging became new “job” after retirement from in 2009
  91. gr8 2 c u HERE! RT : Hi everyone! Tamara Greenleaf here, representing the Dr. Loosen gang.
  92. Hi everyone! Tamara Greenleaf here, representing the Dr. Loosen gang.
  93. gr8 to see you - look fwd to your questions RT : Cheers from Calgary and
  94. what do you think is the largest misconception of German wine?
  95. Q. What made U want to start writing and blogging about ?
  96. gr8 to see you back RT : a wednesday off and I'm here at
  97. I am happy to be at and talk with you about German
  98. I won't be able to join you at today. Too much work to catch up on. Look forward to reviewing the archives. Have fun!
  99. W/so many participants lots of gr8 Q's R asked! Even if u dont ask 1, S/O 2 & let us know u R here!
  100. RT : Welcome 2 every1! Tell UR friends 2 join us 2 hear blogger Dr. Christian Schiller
  101. As we ask our Qs, you can ask him Ur Qs as well! He'll do his best to answer all Qs in the order they come
  102. Don't forget that EVERY tweet during this chat should include the hashtag in order for everyone to see it!
  103. We're abt ready 2 dive in w/questions, so shout out to Dr. Christian Schiller to say hello & so he knows you're here!
  104. RT : We’d like to introduce you to blogger Dr. Christian Schiller ! -> And lover
  105. We’d like to introduce you to blogger Dr. Christian Schiller !
  106. Welcome 2 every1! Tell UR friends 2 join us 2 hear from blogger Dr. Christian Schiller
  107. yes it is and look fwd to our questions! RT : Jumping in for this week's! Still Wed. mornings?
  108. Jumping in for this week's! Still Wed. mornings?

  109. RT : tomorrow w/ blogger Christian Schiller ! Join us at 11 AM CST! Can’t wait! - Awesome
  110. 4 tweeps RT : Right Bank = right bank for sales, recently RT : Haut-Brion buys L'Arrosée:
  111. we will miss you today but see you next week on - have a great
  112. safe travels RT : unfortunately I'm hoppin a 1055 flight and will miss this week. Will def check archive though
  113. unfortunately I'm hoppin a 1055 flight and will miss this week. Will def check archive though
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