
Riesling Masterclass – In Person & Virtual
Explore the world of Riesling in this 1.5-hour masterclass at the Capital Wine School on September 12, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Often misunderstood, Riesling reflects its terroir and winemaking choices vividly, offering styles ranging from racy and dry to deeply concentrated sweet wines. Participants will taste examples from Germany, Alsace, Austria, the U.S., and beyond, gaining insight into how climate, soil, and sugar levels shape each wine.Wines to be Tasted Include:Dr Wagner Riesling Sekt Brut, GermanyRed Tail Ridge Riesling, Finger Lakes, NYDonnhoff Felsenberg GG Riesling, Nahe, GermanySpreitzer Jesuitengarten Spatlese Riesling, Rheingau, GermanyWeingut Keller Trocken Riesling ‘Limestone’, Rheinhessen, GermanyKarl Urbes Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese Riesling, Mosel, GermanyJJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling, Mosel, GermanyPeter Lauer Riesling Fass 11 Schonfels GG, Mosel, GermanyAlzinger Loibenberg Smaragd, Wachau, AustriaPewsey Vale Riesling, Eden Valley, AustraliaJulien Schaal Rosacker Riesling GC, Alsace, FranceWeinbach Cuvee Theo Riesling, Alsace, FranceAttendance Options:In Person: Classes held at the Capital Wine School; building has stairs to second floor classrooms.Virtual via Zoom: Samples may be picked up at the school on September 12 or shipped for an additional fee (shipping not guaranteed by event date).Price: $95 per participant