Have Fun While Learning About German Wines

Guest Author - Eve Carr

Many seniors who are firmly committed to being life-long learners, like to learn new things when they vacation.

If it’s German wines that you’re interested in, you’re in luck.
The German Wine Academy is not a regular “school,” but a guided wine region tour, traveling throughout several of Germany’s famous wine growing regions, where you can visit world-renowned wineries and estates, and, of course, taste a vast array of German wines, many times with the wine makers themselves.

But there’s more to these tours than just wine. These new programs include leisurely activities, such as optional spa visits, which are less academic and let you enjoy other aspects of all that Germany has to offer.
For complete information on the German Wine Academy, including 2003 tour scheduled, prices, tour itineraries, and a registration form, log onto the German Wine Institute web site: www.germanwines.de

If you like to travel on your own, you can still learn more about German wines. The German Wine Information Bureau in New York also offers free guides for travelers who prefer to book their own tour through Germany’s wine country.

The handy pocket-sized booklets “Vintners to Visit” help travelers identify and locate wine producers who welcome visitors to their tasting rooms. Booklets are arranged by wine-growing region and contain a wealth of information for each listed winery, more than the standard address, phone and fax numbers. Details include languages spoken, tasting hours and fees (if any), if tours are available or if advance appointments are necessary, and on-site facilities such as restaurants or lodging. All this plus very detailed maps help guide your way.

To receive a copy of the 2003 German Wine Academy tours brochure or for free copies of the booklets “Vintners to Visit” and/or German Wine Festival information, e-mail to: info@germanwinesusa.org, or write to German Wine Information Bureau, 245 Park Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY 10167. Be certain to include your complete mailing address and note which brochures you would like to received and for “Vintners to Visit” please identify the regions, towns or areas you plan to visit.