Upcoming: American Wine Society (AWS) National Conference on October 31 to November 3, 2019, at St. Pete Beach in Florida, with 2 Events by Annette Schiller on "Renaissance of Terroir in Germany: Back to the Roots" and "Syrah and Shiraz: Is there any Difference, do they Taste the Same?", USA

Picture: Upcoming: American Wine Society (AWS) National Conference on October 31 to November 3, 2019, at St. Pete Beach in Florida, with 2 Events by Annette Schiller on "Renaissance of Terroir in Germany: Back to the Roots" and "Syrah and Shiraz: Is there any Difference, do they Taste the Same?", USA

Annette Schiller, Member of the American Wine Society (AWS) and Founder and General Manager of ombiasy WineTours, will lead 2 tastings on the "Renaissance of Terroir in Germany: Back to the Roots" and on "Syrah and Shiraz: Is there any Difference, do they Taste the Same?" at the 2019 AWS National Conference. Both seminars are expected to be attended by about 100 participants.

The 2019 AWS National Conference will take place on Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3, at St. Pete Beach in Florida. The conference is sold out. More than 900 AWS members from all over the USA will come to this 3-day event, filled with tastings, seminars and presentations.

Pictures: Conference Program

2 Sessions at the 2019 AWS National Conference by Annette Schiller

Renaissance of Terroir in Germany: Back to the Roots

Presenter: Annette Schiller, Owner, ombiasy PR & Wine Tours
C-4: Room: Citrus/Glades/Banyan - Class Maximum 110

Abstract: “Location, Location, Location”: That’s the most important requirement for making a good wine. This basic principle was abolished in Germany with the wine law of 1971, when historic vineyard sites were merged. 35,000 single-vineyard sites were reduced to 5,000 big-surface-area vineyards. In the late 1980’s a movement to return to history started, and the focus shifted back to the “terroir,” the single-vineyard site. This seminar emphasizes the importance of terroir in the German wine landscape. We will explore important single vineyards and will taste 6 wines representing the specific terroir.

See also:
Renaissance of the Terroir in Germany. Back to the Roots - Wine Tasting Seminar lead by Annette Schiller at the German Wine Society (Washington DC Chapter), USA

Syrah and Shiraz: Is there any Difference, do they Taste the Same?

Presenter: Annette Schiller, Owner, ombiasy PR & Wine Tours
E-4: Room: Citrus/Glades/Banyan - Class Maximum 110

Abstract: It’s not a big surprise that one of the famous wine producers on the northern Rhône calls one of his wines Chevalier de Stérimberg, the name of a Crusader in the 13th century. For a long time it was assumed that this Crusader brought a grape variety from Persia to France. Later this grape was called Syrah, and the name can be traced back to the ancient Persian city of Shiraz. Genetically, Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape, however there is a difference in the finished wines, depending on where they are grown and how they are made. We will explore Syrah and Shiraz by tasting 6 different wines from around the world.

Looking Back

2018 AWS National Conference in Buffalo, New York State

Picture: Annette and Christian Schiller at the 2018 American Wine Society National Conference in Buffalo, New York State. See: The 2018 American Wine Society National Conference in Buffalo, New York State, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens

2017 AWS National Conference in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania

Picture: Annette and Christian Schiller at the 2017 American Wine Society (AWS) National Conference in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, USA. See: The 2017 American Wine Society National Conference in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens

2016 AWS National Conference in Costa Mesa, South of Los Angeles, California

Pictures: Selfies at the 2016 American Wine Society National Conference with Peter Mondavi Jr., Co-Proprietor, Charles Krug Winery, Bérénice Lurton, Owner/ Winemaker, Château Climens in Bordeaux and Paul Wagner, President of Balzac Communications Marketing. See: The 2016 American Wine Society National Conference in California, USA: Seen Through Christian Schiller's Camera Lens

schiller-wine: Related Postings

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Ombiasy Wine Tours 2018: 3 x France and 3 x Germany - Ombiasy Newsletter December 2017

Reminder: Ombiasy Wine Tour to Bordeaux: September 03 - September 12, 2019

UPCOMING Tours/ Wine Dinners/ Tastings - Annette and Christian Schiller/ ombiasyPR & WineTours/ schiller-wine, Germany, France, USA (Issued: August 1, 2019)

Renaissance of the Terroir in Germany. Back to the Roots - Wine Tasting Seminar lead by Annette Schiller at the German Wine Society (Washington DC Chapter), USA