14 May 2019

European Wine Tasting Events in the U.S. This Year

This year, Bordeaux and Wines Of Germany invite you to “Clink Different” about wine! From the beaches of Miami to the Las Vegas strip, we’re popping up at some of the best food and wine festivals around the U.S., and even hosting our own tastings.

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Already a fan of Bordeaux? Lover of German wines? Or, looking to learn a whole lot about both France and Germany’s best bottles? Each tasting opportunity will showcase a variety of blends and vintages from both country’s leading wine producers.

Expect to be delighted by Bordeaux’s iconic white wines and Germany’s deep reds, while encountering surprising styles and wines from innovative young winemakers.

We can’t wait to introduce you to the extraordinary similarities between these two renowned wine regions, while celebrating their unique differences. It’s time to “Clink Different” when you sip Bordeaux and Wines from Germany. See you around the country!

WINE GARTENS

Wine Garten at Cochon555
Date: 5/19/2019
Location: Miami, FL
Link: https://cochon555.com/us-tour/2019-miami/
Description: Cochon555 is a nose-to-tail culinary event dedicated to supporting family farmers and educating buyers about the agricultural importance of eating heritage breed pigs, some of which are on critical watch lists. Join us for a fun afternoon at the Wine Garten and try unexpected Bordeaux and German wines!

Wine Garten at Cochon555
Date: 6/2/2019
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Link: https://cochon555.com/us-tour/2019-la/
Description: Cochon555 is a nose-to-tail culinary event dedicated to supporting family farmers and educating buyers about the agricultural importance of eating heritage breed pigs, some of which are on critical watch lists. Join us for a fun afternoon at the Wine Garten and try unexpected Bordeaux and German wines!

Wine Garten at Eat Drink SF
Date: 8/24/2019
Location: San Francisco, CA
Link: https://eatdrink-sf.com/
Description: Eat Drink SF is San Francisco’s premier annual food, wine, and spirits festival that celebrates the Bay Area’s world-class chefs and restaurants. Join us for a fun afternoon at the Wine Garten and try unexpected Bordeaux and German wines!

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Wine Garten at Feast Portland
Date: 9/12/2019 - 9/15/2019
Location: Portland, OR
Link: https://www.feastportland.com/
Description: Now in its seventh year, Feast Portland is more than a food and drink festival. It’s a movement that showcases the energy, creativity and enthusiasm that’s driving America’s food revolution while celebrating two of the culinary world’s most inspiring places: Portland and Oregon. Join us for a fun afternoon at the Wine Garten and try unexpected Bordeaux and German wines!

Wine Garten at Taste of Atlanta
Date: 10/18/2019 - 10/20/2019
Location: Atlanta, GA
Link: http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/
Description: Taste of Atlanta is the city's must-do food, wine, beer and cocktail festival that showcases the diversity of Atlanta restaurants and attracts food lovers from Atlanta, the Southeast and beyond. Join us for a fun afternoon at the Wine Garten and try unexpected Bordeaux and German wines!

Pop Up Tastings

Pop-Up Tasting
Date: 11/4/2019
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Description: Channel your adventurous side and explore unexpected wines from Bordeaux and Germany! Join us for a fun, intimate afternoon of tastings and food pairings inspired by the two regions’ rich culinary traditions. Open to consumers and to trade.

Pop-Up Tasting
Date: 11/5/2019
Location: Charleston, SC
Description: Channel your adventurous side and explore unexpected wines from Bordeaux and Germany! Join us for a fun, intimate afternoon of tastings and food pairings inspired by the two regions’ rich culinary traditions. Open to consumers and to trade.

Pop-Up Tasting
Date: 11/12/2019
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Description: Channel your adventurous side and explore unexpected wines from Bordeaux and Germany! Join us for a fun, intimate afternoon of tastings and food pairings inspired by the two regions’ rich culinary traditions. Open to consumers and to trade.

Pop-Up Tasting
Date: 11/14/2019
Location: San Diego, CA
Description: Channel your adventurous side and explore unexpected wines from Bordeaux and Germany! Join us for a fun, intimate afternoon of tastings and food pairings inspired by the two regions’ rich culinary traditions. Open to consumers and to trade.

A Toast to Endless Possibilities!

From familiar blends to (perhaps new) varietal wines, whether sparkling to still, wines of Germany and Bordeaux are perfect for holiday celebrations.

What’s in a wine name? It all depends on where the wine and grapes are from.

How many times have you stared at the label on a bottle of wine and thought: Why can’t I understand anything I’m reading? You are not alone! Every country has its own set of rules and regulations, and then some regions have their own rules, too, making it ever-more complicated. Basically, wines are labeled in one of three ways: by grape variety; by the region; or a made-up name. In Germany, for example, most wine labels include the grape variety, while in Bordeaux the majority of wines are named by region. Luckily, we’re going to break it all down for you right here!

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