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Ode to Austria Riesling Festival 2012 in Chicago

Ode To Austria Riesling Festival

Make plans to attend Ode To Austria. This 3 day festival will feature Austrian Riesling wine with wine dinners, a special concert, and an Austrian-inspired brunch at various venues in and around Chicago.

A bunch of Riesling grapes after the onset of ...

A bunch of Riesling grapes after the onset of noble rot. The difference in colour between affected and unaffected grapes is clearly visible. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

WHEN: August 17-19, 2012

Here’s the schedule of events:

Friday:

Austrian Riesling Dinner Tastings in 10 Chicago restaurants.

Industry Party at 11pm

Saturday:

Austrian Brunch at the Publican Restaurant

In-Store Tastings in four wine stores

Saturday evening: Concert & Party

Sunday:

Austrian Brunch at the Publican Restaurant

Sound of Music Riesling sing-along.

Riesling

Riesling (Photo credit: J. Star)

CLICK HERE for more information about The Ode the Austria Riesling Festival.

Participating venues:

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Books and Apps @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Riesling Wine Tastings in Chicago

Assortment of wine from Domaine Chandon in Yar...

Assortment of wine from Domaine Chandon in Yarra Australia showing their sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot noir wine as well as a still pinot noir. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Riesling grapes

Riesling grapes (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Find out why Rieslings are known as one of the most food-friendly wines in the world. Taste Germany’s noble grape at Provenance’s Summer of Riesling Tastings

A bottle of Riesling Auslese and a bottle of R...

A bottle of Riesling Auslese and a bottle of Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel (Gold Capsule) from the same producer, Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, Germany (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

WHEN: Thursday, July 12th, 5pm-8pm (free)

Lincoln Square location

2312 W. Leland Avenue 773-784-2314

WHEN: Saturdays, July 7th & 14th 3pm-6pm (free)

Logan Square location

2528 N. California Avenue 773-384-0699

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides at www.wino-con-vista.com
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World’s Biggest Wine Festival: Wurstmarkt in Bad Duerkheim Germany

Wurstmarkt Bad Dürkheim 2007 vom Riesenrad

Wurstmarkt Bad Dürkheim 2007 vom Riesenrad (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Wurstmarktis an annual folk festival that celebrates local food and wine in Germany. The Wurstmarkt takes place in Bad Duerkheim (Bad Dürkheim) Germany every second and third weekend in September along the German Wine Road.
English: Coat of arms of Bad Dürkheim (Germany...

English: Coat of arms of Bad Dürkheim (Germany) Deutsch: Wappen von Bad Dürkheim (Deutschland) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

view of Bad Dürkheim, Germany

view of Bad Dürkheim, Germany (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The culinary event has been celebrated every September for over 590 years! This festival is located in the heart of Palatinate which is Germany’s second largest wine growing region. The Wurstmarkt is the world’s biggest wine festival; it started as a fair for local farmers and wine growers and now attracts now more than 600,000 visitors annually. Wurstmarkt has the world’s largest wine barrel. The barrel can hold 44 million gallons of wine. It has been converted into a multi-level wine shop.

Das Bad Dürkheimer Riesenfass

Visitors can enjoy the local food of Palatinate, live concerts, literature contests in the regional dialect, rides and fireworks. Over 150 local wines will be poured during the Wurstmarkt; from fine Rieslings to refreshing ice wines. Sip your Wein in large festival tents at long community wooden tables or at a traditional “Schubkärchler”, a small wine stand.

Deutsch: Blick vom Riesenrad auf dem Wurstmark...

view of Bad Dürkheim, Germany

view of Bad Dürkheim, Germany (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

WHEN: September 7 – 11, 2012 & September 14 – 17, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.

WHERE: Bad Duerkheim is located 70 miles south of Frankfurt.

The best way to get to Bad Dürkheim is by train; take an Intercity express train (ICE) to Mannheim; from there, use a regional train via Neustadt to reach Bad Dürkheim.Kurbrunnenstraße 67089 Bad Dürkheim, Germany Phone +49 6322 9566-250

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Austria Uncorked in Chicago

Grüner Veltliner grapes from Austria

Grüner Veltliner grapes from Austria (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Plan to attend Austria Uncorked in Chicago.

WHERE: Venue One 1044 West Randoph Street Chicago, IL 60607

WHEN:  Thursday, April 19th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ( special VIP hour from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

COST: $75 for general admission & $125 for VIP admission

glass of wine, Grüner Veltliner, from Wachau, ...

glass of wine, Grüner Veltliner, from Wachau, Austria (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Hundreds of Austrian wines will be flowing at this Austrian Wine tasting event including Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch and Riesling. The wine will be paired with cuisine from Chicago’s best restaurants.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Common Threads, a local Chicago charity. There mission is to teach low-income children to cook wholesome and affordable meals to prevent childhood obesity. For more information visit: www.austriauncorked.com

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

 

 

 

 

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