Meet The Winemakers: Austrian Embassy Wine Tasting and Dinner Reception
Sample up to 40 different Austrian wines and meet the actual winemakers. Attend on your own or with friends to network and socialize with ICDC members as you enjoy Austrian cuisine and wine.

Event Date

Monday, April 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM

Event Address

Embassy of Austria
 3524 International Ct NW
Washington DC 20008

Requested Attire

Business or cocktail attire requested.

Event Description

Join us as some of Austria's most prominent winemakers present up to 40 wines for a tasting at the Austrian Embassy. This is a rare opportunity to meet and speak directly with the winemakers while sampling some of the most exiting new wines imported to the USA today. We will pair the wine with Austrian food for an exciting culinary experience. The evening will conclude with tastings of delicious world renowned Austrian Ice-wine! Space is limited.

The International Club of DC with the cooperation of the Austrian Embassy along with KWselections "Fine wines of Austria" and Siema Wines presents a Passport to Austrian wines at the Austrian Embassy in Washington DC. Don't miss this rare and very special opportunity for a tasting of Austrian wines with the actual winemakers from Austria presenting their wines.  Up to 40 exquisitely crafted Austrian wine will be served along with a dinner reception of Austrian cuisine.

We have enclosed below the tentative list of winemakers and the wines to be served. Selections, winemakers and wineries are subject to change. VIP guests will enjoy up to 40 types of wine during the special VIP reception and General Admission guests will enjoy up to 25 types of wine.

:: Dinner Menu for Austrian Embassy Wine Tasting with the Winemakers (subject to change)
Esterhazy Brisket of beef with mushroom and Pearl Onion
Pork Tenderloin with an Apricot Glaze and Stuffed Green Peppers
Bratwurst, Weisswurst, Debreziner Sausages served Viennese Style
Egg salad with asparagus and beet
Potato pancakes with chives and cream Austrian
Spaetzle with peas and parsley
Red cabbage with green apples along with Assorted breads

:: Steininger "Brut" (VIP)


:: Josef Bauer - Siema Wines
Gruner Veltliner
Spiegel Gruner Vetliner
Riesling Hengstberg 
Riesling Pfarleithen (VIP) 
Blauburger 

:: Meinklang - Bio/Demeter winery  -  Niklas Pelzer from Winery 
Frizzante Pinot Noir rose
Burgenland White 
Pinot Gris 
Burgenland red 
Pinot Noir 
Traminer Ice Wine  -  serve with dessert buffet 


:: Netzl - Winemaker, Christina Netzl 
Gruner Veltliner 
Chardonnay 
Carnuntum Cuvee 
Rubin Carnuntum Zweigelt
Anna Chrisitna Zweigetl/Cabertnet/Merlot blend  93pts.  (VIP)  

:: Steininger - Owner, Brigitta Steininger 
Gruner Vetliner Sekt 
Gruner Veltliner Kamptal 
Gruner Velliner Loisium 
Gruner Veltliner Grand Gru 


:: Tegernseerhof - Owner and Winemaker, Martin Mittelbach 
Bergdistel Gruenr Velltliner Smaragd  
Loibenberg Gruner Veltliner Smaragd 
Terrassen Riesling Federspiel
Steinertal Riesling Smaragd 

Zwerithaler Gemischter Satz Smaragd 



:: Hillinger - Michael Hoeffken from the winery 
Secco - Sparkling Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris 
Leithaberg Pinot Blanc 
Blaufrankisch Classic 
Blaurfankisch Leithaberg DAC
HIll 1  ZW/BF/SY/ME  93pts. (VIP) 

:: Anton Bauer, Klaus Wittauer- KWselection.com 
Rose -Zweigetl/Merlot/Syrah
Rosenberg Gruner Veltliner  
Zweigelt 
Wagram Pinot Noir 
Reserve Wagram from 3 liter bottle - top 100 Wine Enthusiast  93pts.  (VIP)

Additional Wines: - Siema Wines 

Mittelbach - Zweigelt Rose  (served at the door)
Paul Direder Gruner Veltliner 
Strauss Sauvignon Blanc 
Paul Direder Zweigelt 
Steindorfer St. Laurent (93pts.) 

All attendees must be 21 and over.

Event Agenda (May change)

6:30 PM Admission Commences for VIP Ticketholders (Enjoy tastings of up to 40 wines)
7:15 PM Admission commences for General Admission Ticketholders (Enjoy tastings of up to 25 wines)
9:30 PM Evening Concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

The Embassy is located about 3 blocks from the Van Ness Metro station. Parking for the Austrian Embassy Viennese Ball is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the Austrian Embassy. There will be no parking available at the Austrian Embassy. Due to the limited availability of parking, Uber, a cab or another transportation arrangement is highly recommended. For Metro directions, please call (202) 637 7000.
Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.