Proprietor, Bob Brower, in Stutgart, Germany

Explaining our new package and new vintages to Martina, Pacific Wine Company in Stutgart, Germany - September 2010

German Roadshow 2009

Travelling the German countryside each September is always a thrill. A chance to see our importer and customers that support Chateau Julien wine Estate. The event this year contained tastings in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hannover and Hamburg. The thrill of the event was to have Bobby Brower Jr. join me in Frankfurt. This was Bobby's first international tasting and a great learning experience.

Chateau Julien at the German Roadshow - 2009

The past week was the annual German Roadshow. We have participated for the past 5 years and this year was another successful show. While I had new support this year with the addition of Bobby Brower, joining me, the events in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hannover and Hamburg were well attended. In fact, we only had 5 less visitors this year than in 2007 (a record year). Prior to the show, Bobby and I had a chance to visit the Rheingau and enjoy some of the German countryside.

Germany Roadshow 2008

The fourth annual German Roadshow was held from September 8th through the 12th. We visited Koln and stayed at the local Hotel Lyskirchen - then on to Wiesbaden to stay at the Hotel Hansa (don't stay there) - then on to Stuttgart and the Hotel Maritim (great) and finally on to Muchen and the ACHAT Hotel and back to Frankfurt. As in the past, old supplier friends got together to share notes and enjoy the show. I began to call the show the 24 hours of Roadshow, as we poured wines for 4 days in 6 hour increments. Thanks to Mike and Gunda (our importers - Pacific Wine Company) for putting on the show and we will be back next year for another adventure.
ps - The beer was so heavy it required two hands to lift!

Germany Roadshow - 2007

Every year we participate in our importers "Roadshow". Our importer, Mike and Gunda Mundt, are good friends and we have have a great relationship over the past 10 years. These are their pictures of the event that I participated in from September 1st to the 9th.

Germany Roadshow - Part 2

From our wine tasters in Wiesbaden to a few hours off in Berlin, the Tour was great. In Wiesbaden, visit the Emmel Apfelweinkelterei and ask for our wines! A great many visitors did. A little flashback in Berlin takes us to Checkpoint Charlie (yesterday and today) and the Brandenburger Tor (gate). What a great city!

Germany Roadshow 2007 - Part 1

Every year our German Importer has a great Roadshow. This year was no different. Fifty Vintners andwinemakers from around the world participated in the event. Below are the pictures from Dusseldorf, Hanover and Hamburg. Can you tell what I was doing in the next to last picture. Hint (an Apple product)!