Monday, August 1, 2011

German Wine Festivals


Wiesbaden Rheingau Wine Festival
Blouse: Marni
Cameo: Mandile Italy

August is the start of wine festival season in Germany. These festivals are a relaxing way to spend an afternoon and try new wines. Vintners have individual stands and offer 2 oz. tastings. Here are a few I’m looking forward to this year.

Stuttgart Wine Festival

Mainz Wine Festival

Wiesbaden Rheingau Wine Festival
Open for the past 35 years, this festival in downtown Wiesbaden showcases over 100 vintners offering Rieslings and sparkling wines from the Rheingau area. I love to go here for a glass of trocken {dry} Riesling and a cheese platter; August 12-21

Stuttgart Wine Village

Set up along the city center’s fountains, this festival offers over 120 vintners along with tastings from local restaurants and live music at night; August 24-September 4

Mainz Wine Festival
This festival is staged within the expansive Mainz Stadtpark and rose garden. You can sip a glass of local champagne and enjoy late night jazz; August 25-28 and September 1-4

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