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Unexpected Germany

Germany is known for very well crafted…well, everything 🙂 And wine is no exception!

It’s roots in the history of wine-making run deep but really started expansion across the entire country during the Medieval period. By the 1950’s Germany’s once famous vineyards and wines disappeared from consciousness… but Germany has been undergoing a quiet revolution in its wines.

While still the gold-standard of Riesling Germany makes many different types of whites and does so with that Germanic flair and electricity that makes them so one-of-a-kind.

Reds too have taken hold and while many did not enjoy wide export a combination of young intrepid growers hell-bent that the world will understand that Germany is more than just Riesling and importers who have found a calling in the nuanced and ethereal reds of Germania!

The German affinity for mostly “small craft oriented” vineyards paired with micro-climates, powered by rivers and mountains, help Germany make some of the most highly sought-after wines in the world. In this seminar, we will explore the realm of German Wine, discussing our classic favorites as well highlighting some new ones!

We explore:

• Explore the history, climate, and geography of german wine regions
• Dive into the qualaty designations of Geman Wines
• Discuss the popular and rare varietals of Germany
• Talk a little basic Wine Label German
• Explore the wonderfully unexpected wines of Germany AND THEYRE NOT ALL RIESLING

All attendees receive 10% off all wines at J’s Bottle Shop starting with the first bottle purchased on day of event. Some restrictions apply.

Q&A: RESIDENCY 2023 – Spring /Summer

Are Normal School of Wine seminars back?

Yes, and no. We are continuing a limited-engagement pop-up at J’s Bottle Shop for the Spring/Summer 2023 Season. We have a potential for Fall/Winter Encore (including our most popular Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne seminars in November and December).

We move out of Athens after December 2023 so this will, truly, the last lap around the track!

Do I need to sign up for all of them?

Sure! But you don’t have to- each one is a self-contained individual wine-tasting seminar with a specific theme.

Can one do an ‘exclusive’ or private seminar or class? Can it be custom?

Ish! But, we’re open to it! We can craft/accomodate *most* theme-ed tastings (i.e. “Wines of Greece,” “Port” or “Holiday Wines”. Organizer (you) are in charge of purchasing the wines (special/deep discount) and a $300 tasting fee (invoiced by NSW). Availibility is limited. 18 person maximum.

If I have a NSW Gift Certificate of Existing/Active Discount Code, can I still use it?

Sure! If you can’t apply it, and it is active, send us an email at [email protected] and we will see what we can do.

Can I bring a non-paying person with me who will not drink?

We don’t encourage it- seating is very limited in what is a small-ish room and we rather leave the most comfortable spots for our paying and wine tasting guests.

Can I bring my own wine glasses?

Sure! Bear in mind we pour 2oz per wine and it may look different dependign on wine glass size and bowl shape. No complainin’