High-quality, sophisticated, and endlessly drinkable. This sums up the red and white wines coming out of Germany today. Riesling is just the tip of the iceberg; Germany is the world’s third largest producer of Pinot Noir, and those wines and many other exciting varieties now make their way to the U.S. Come expand your tasting horizons and discover how Germany’s northerly location makes an ideal climate for producing fresh elegant, and modern wines.
Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor Jim Clarke.
What you can expect:
- 1 Welcome wine
- 6 Tasting pours of various styles of German wine
- Palate-cleansing bread and cheese.
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- The different styles of wine being produced across Germany.
- The unique grapes, growing methods, and climates of the country.
- How to decipher labeling and classification systems of Germany.
- Considerations for pairing German wines with food
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Tasting + Discussion
Good for: Wine tasting, Wine class NYC, Things to do in New York in October
