All Sorts of Sparklers: How do the Bubbles get into that Bottle - Presentation by Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, at the 2021 American Wine Society National Conference in Atlantic City

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All Sorts of Sparklers: How do the Bubbles get into that Bottle? - Presentation by Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, at the 2021 American Wine Society National Conference in Atlantic City 

Annette Schiller, President of ombiasy WineTours and member of the American Wine Society, led 3 wine tastings - "All Sorts of Sparklers: How do the Bubbles get into that Bottle", "The Wines of Austria" and "Good Value Bordeaux Wines: Discover the Petits Châteaux" - at the 2021 National Conference of the American Wine Society.

 

This posting covers "All Sorts of Sparklers: How do the Bubbles get into that Bottle". 

 

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This is the second in a series of postings related to the American Wine Society National Conference 2021 in Atlantic City.

Annette Schiller`s 3 Presentations at the American Wine Society National Conference 2021 in Atlantic City, New Jersey: Sparkling Wines, Austria, Bordeaux

All Sorts of Sparklers: How do the Bubbles get into that Bottle? - Presentation by Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, at the 2021 American Wine Society National Conference in Atlantic City

The Wines of Austria - Presentation by Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, at the  2021 American Wine Society National Conference in Atlantic City

Good Value Bordeaux Wines: Discover the Petits Châteaux - Presentation by Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, at the  2021 American Wine Society National Conference in Atlantic City  

 

Pictures: Annette and Christian Schiller at the American Wine Society National Conference 2021 in Atlantic City, New Jersey with Executive Director David Falcheck

The Event at the 2021 American Wine Society National Conference in Atlantic City 

Presenter: Annette Schiller, Owner of ombiasy PR & Wine Tours

 

Sponsores: ombiasy PR & Wine Tours, Weingut Meinklang, Weingut Melsheimer, Weingut Jülg, MacArthur Beverages in Washington DC

 

Picture: The Sponsores

Abstract: The market of sparkling wine has seen the fastest-growing trend over the last decade, with world-wide consumption up 56%. It can be confusing to see all the different labels, with prices vacillating between just a few dollars per bottle to close to one hundred.

There is Champagne, Cava, Crémant, Prosecco, Sekt, and recent trendy additions, such as Pet-Nat, to name just a few. But they all have one thing in common: they have significant levels of carbon dioxide in the bottle to make them fizzy. We will taste six sparkling wines from around the globe and will evaluate the difference in the various methods of how the CO2 gets into the bottle.

 

 

Pictures: All Sorts of Sparklers: How do the Bubbles get into that Bottle - Presentation by Annette Schiller 2021 American Wine Society National Conference in Atlantic City on November 3 to 6, 2021.

The Power Point Presentation

 

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The American Wine Society

The American Wine Society was founded in 1967 as a non-profit, educational, consumer-oriented organization for those interested in learning more about all aspects of wine. On October 7, 1967, around 200 grape growers, home winemakers, and wine lovers gathered at Dr. Konstantin Frank’s vineyard on Keuka Lake near Hammondsport, NY for the AWS’ initial meeting.

In December of the same year, the thirteen charter members, led by Founder Dr. Konstantin Frank, met to determine the organization structure of AWS and elect officers. Now in its 54th year, the American Wine Society is the largest consumer based wine education organization in North America. Membership is open to anyone interested in wine and over 21 years of age.

In the early days, AWS members were located primarily in the eastern part of the country. As the society grew , we established chapters throughout the eastern U.S., then into the south and Midwest, and finally into western states. Today, the American Wine Society has over 5,000 members in 45 states and 120 chapters across the U.S.

Each November the Society hosts a three-day national conference with two full days of nearly 50 educational seminars to choose from. Winery owners, wine educators, and renowned wine makers are selected to present sessions during this national event. In addition, a program educating members to become AWS certified wine judges is conducted on the day preceding the seminars. 

The 2021 American Wine Society National Conference at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on November 3 to 6, 2021

More than 600 members from all over the USA came to this 3-day event, filled with tastings, seminars and presentations.

As in previous years, Thursday was the day of wine judging. There were full-day courses for those who want to become a certified AWS Wine Judge. This is a 3-year program. Also, the Amateur and Commercial Wine Competitions took place on Thursday.

Friday and Saturday was filled with about 50 wine seminars, led by winery owners, wine educators, and renowned winemakers. The breakfasts, lunches, dinners and after-dinner gatherings provided ample opportunities to network with other AWS members.

 

Pictures: Annette and Christian Schiller at the American Wine Society National Conference 2021 in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Annette and I had had planned to attend the whole conference and spend several days at the Harrah`s Resort in Atlantic City. However, Annette and I did not feel comfortable with the health and safety rules of the 2021 American Wine Society National Conference and therefore did not attend the whole conference as we had done in the previous years. We only went for Annette`s 3 events and did not stay at the Harrah's Resort but at an airbnb in Atlantic City. Thus there is no "Seen Through Christian Schiller`s Camera Lens" overview posting of the event, as I prepared in previous years. 

See for example: The 2019 American Wine Society National Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens

All of the pictures in this posting are mine, except for a few that I downloaded from facebook.

 

Pictures: Arriving in Atlantic City and Delivering the Wines

Annette Schiller's Presentations at the American Wine Society National Conference 2019 in St. Pete Beach, Florida

The 2019 American Wine Society National Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens

VDP at AWS: Tasting Premium German Wines at the Showcase of Wines of the 2019 American Wine Society National Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA, with Annette and Christian Schiller

Renaissance of the Terroir in Germany: Back to the Roots - Seminar at the 2019 American Wine Society National Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA, led by Annette Schiller

Syrah and Shiraz: Is there any Difference, do they Taste the Same? - Seminar at the 2019 American Wine Society National Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA, led by Annette Schiller

Dry Riesling from around the World - Seminar at the 2019 American Wine Society National Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA, led by Janie Brooks Heuck, President, International Riesling Foundation

Two American Icons: With Randall Grahm, Founder of Bonny Doon Vineyard, and Joel Peterson, Founder of Ravenswood Vineyards, at the 2019 American Wine Society National Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA

Annette Schiller's Presentations at the 2018 American Wine Society Annual Meetings in in Buffalo, New York State

The 2018 American Wine Society National Conference in Buffalo, New York State, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens

VDP at AWS: Tasting Premium German Wines at the Showcase of Wines of the 2018 American Wine Society National Conference in Buffalo, New York State, with Annette and Christian Schiller

"Abbey Wines”: The Importance of the Monasteries for the Development of Viticulture - Seminar at the 2018 American Wine Society National Conference in Buffalo, New York State,USA, led by Annette Schiller

Burgundy Pinot Noir and German Pinot Noir: Differences and Similarities - Seminar at the 2018 American Wine Society National Conference in Buffalo, New York State, USA, led by Annette Schiller

A Journey through the Rhône Valley - Seminar at the 2018 American Wine Society National Conference in Buffalo, New York State,USA, led by Annette Schiller

Annette Schiller's Presentations at the 2017 American Wine Society Annual Meetings in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania

The 2017 American Wine Society National Conference in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens

Showcase of Wines at the 2017 National Conference of the American Wine Society: Annette and Christian Schiller Present German/ VDP/ Loosen Bros. USA Wines

A Journey through the Vineyards of Alsace - A Tasting Seminar at the National Conference 2017 of the American Wine Society, led by Annette Schiller (ombiasyPR & WineTours)

Burgundy: What makes it so Special? - A Tasting Seminar at the 2017 American Wine Society National Conference in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, led by Annette Schiller (ombiasyPR & WineTours)

German Wines in the 21st Century - A Tasting Seminar at the 2017 American Wine Society National Conference in in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, led by Annette Schiller (ombiasyPR & WineTours)

Annette Schiller's Presentations at the 2016 American Wine Society Annual Meetings in California

The 2016 American Wine Society National Conference in California, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens

The New Germany: Red, Sparkling and Dry - Tasting at the American Wine Society 2016 National Conference in Los Angeles, USA, led by Annette Schiller

The New Classification of German Wines: The VDP Classification - Annette Schiller Conducting a Seminar at the 2016 National Convention of the American Wine Society in Los Angeles, USA

The Insider’s View of Charles Krug Winery - Peter Mondavi Jr., Co-Proprietor, Charles Krug Winery

Château Climens, Premier Cru Barsac and Savory Dishes…who knew? - Bérénice Lurton, Owner of Château Climens and Tony Lawrence, Global Food & Wine Pairing Specialist

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Weingut Zilliken Joins Loosen Bros. USA, the U.S. Import Company owned by Ernst Loosen of Weingut Dr. Loosen, USA/ Germany

Picture: Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken with Hanno Zilliken - Germany-North Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours

Press Release 

Weingut Zilliken Joins Loosen Bros. USA Import Portfolio

May 7, 2020

(OREGON CITY, Oregon) – Loosen Bros. USA, the U.S. import company owned by Ernst Loosen of Germany's Dr. Loosen estate, is thrilled to announce that the highly acclaimed Saar Valley winery, Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken, has joined its portfolio.

In an agreement reached earlier this year, but interrupted by the double crises of the tariff on EU wines and the coronavirus pandemic, Loosen Bros. USA is now the exclusive importer of Zilliken in the U.S.

ABOUT WEINGUT ZILLIKEN

Weingut Zilliken is one of the leading wine estates of Germany's diminutive Saar region, a tributary of the Mosel. Renowned for the steely precision of their Rieslings grown in the very cool climate and slate soils of the area, the Zilliken estate built its reputation with intense, yet delicate and nearly weightless Rieslings that “float like a butterfly.”

The estate is currently managed by Dorothee Zilliken, who is the 11th generation of a family that has been producing wine in the town of Saarburg since 1742. Dorothee has worked with her esteemed father, Hans-Joachim "Hanno" Zilliken, since 2007. She took on full responsibility in 2016, with the ongoing guidance of Hanno, and the indispensable assistance of her mother, Ruth, and husband, Philipp.

Pictures: Cellar Tour at Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken with Hanno Zilliken - Germany-North Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours

WINEMAKING APPROACH

The Zilliken family seeks to carefully preserve the potential that the wine carries within itself. Their greatest effort is in the vineyards, where meticulous attention to detail leads to optimal fruit for each style of wine. Their approach in the cellar is traditional and simple, with fermentation, clarification and maturation all happening naturally in old Fuder casks. “Our goal is to produce Rieslings with the highest level of finesse and lightness,” says Dorothee. 

Pictures: Tasting at Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken with Hanno Zilliken - Germany-North Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours

LONG-TIME FRIENDS MAKE A GREAT SAAR ADDITION TO THE PORTFOLIO

As with all of the producers in the Loosen Bros. USA portfolio, the Zillikens are long-time friends of Erni Loosen and Loosen Bros. USA president Kirk Wille.

“I first met the Zilliken family while on a Riesling pilgrimage in 1996,” says Wille. “I was immediately struck by their warmth and humanity, their strong bond with the vineyards, and their pride in the estate's deep, mythic cellar. It had long been a goal of ours to add a prominent Saar estate to our portfolio, so when the opportunity arose with the Zillikens, we didn't hesitate, in spite of all the challenges we are currently facing.”

Pictures: Dorothee Zilliken

ANOTHER GAULT MILLAU WINERY OF THE YEAR

Weingut Zilliken was named Germany's Winery of the Year 2017 in the Gault Millau Weinguide Deutschland. This puts them in good company with the other German producers in the portfolio, all of whom have also received this acclaim: Fritz Haag (1994), Maximin Grünhaus (1995), Robert Weil (1997), Dr. Loosen (2001) and Wittmann (2014). Each of these estates is also a member of the prestigious VDP winegrower's association.

CONTACT: Kirk Wille at kirk.wille@drloosen.com or 503-984-3041.

Pictures: Hanno Zilliken

ABOUT LOOSEN BROS. USA

Loosen Bros. USA is a fine wine import company owned by Ernst Loosen (owner of Dr. Loosen) and headquartered in Oregon City, Oregon. The company is committed to representing family wine estates from around the world that are at the pinnacle of their respective regions, producing wines that genuinely reflect their geographical and cultural origins, as well as the personality of the human beings who make them. For more information, please visit www.loosenbrosusa.com.

 

Pictures: Christian and Annette Schiller with Dorothee Zilliken at Frankfurt/Wein in Frankfurt, Germany. See: Dorothee Zilliken, Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Presents her Noble Rieslings at Frankfurt/Wein in Frankfurt, Germany

Pictures: Hanno Zilliken at the 2015 Rieslingfeier in New York. See:  The 11 Winemakers: Rieslingfeier 2015 in New York City, USA

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