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, Germany

Red Tail Ridge Riesling, Finger Lakes, NY

Donnhoff Felsenberg GG Riesling, Nahe, Germany

Spreitzer Jesuitengarten Spatlese Riesling, Rheingau, Germany

Weingut Keller Trocken Riesling ‘Limestone’, Rheinhessen, Germany

Karl Urbes Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese Riesling, Mosel, Germany

JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling, Mosel, Germany

Peter Lauer Riesling Fass 11 Schonfels GG, Mosel, Germany

Alzinger Loibenberg Smaragd, Wachau, Austria

Pewsey Vale Riesling, Eden Valley, Australia

Julien Schaal Rosacker Riesling GC, Alsace, France

Weinbach Cuvee Theo Riesling, Alsace, France

Attendance 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