Event tips from the vinoa experts: Wine events in April

"April does what it wants." - As we all know, you can't really rely on the weather in this wild month. But one thing is certain: there are plenty of wine-related events waiting for you again! The vinoa wine experts have put together the most interesting tips for you.

via Jessica

04/01/2016, 10:10

weinwandern — Enjoy spring among the vines

Blossom festival and presentation of the new vintage

Where? Freinsheim (Palatinate) When? 09 & 10.04.2016

Spring really gets going in April. Fruit blossom begins everywhere and entire landscapes are covered in a glorious sea of flowers. In the wine-growing regions, people get into the spring mood with traditional blossom festivals. Winegrowers proudly present the new vintages from the fall harvest and wines can be tasted and enjoyed on every corner.

The medieval town of Freinsheim in the Palatinate exudes a very special charm. Just one hour from Frankfurt am Main and only 20 minutes from Mannheim, you can spend an enjoyable weekend here. Numerous wineries, wine estates and restaurants invite you to visit and taste their wines, the vineyards can be hiked or taken on a relaxed horse-drawn carriage ride and the spring landscape refreshes all the senses.
The opening of the Blossom Festival will take place on April 9th at 11:30 am in front of the Freinsheim town hall. Further information can be found on the event flyer.

Long Night of Wines

Where? Stuttgart When? 08 & 09.04.2016

Are classic wine tastings too stuffy for you? Then the concept of the Long Night of Wines is definitely the right thing for you: In a relaxed, urban atmosphere, young winegrowers from all the major German wine-growing regions present their best wines. Up to 100 different wines can be tasted completely free of charge. There will also be culinary delicacies from the region, as well as street food and Mediterranean specialties.

If you particularly like one of the wines, you can order it directly from the producer and have it sent to your home. After the tasting, you can then celebrate with boxes full of bottles without a care in the world. In the video below you can see some wonderful impressions of the last event in Cologne. You can find out everything else on the organizer's website.

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WineHikingWeekend

Where? Nationwide When? 23 & 24.04.2016

The warm days invite you to take a long walk anyway and what better destination could there be than a sunny vineyard? Especially when a delicious glass of wine awaits at the end of the walk? That's why the German Wine Institute is inviting people all over Germany to the WineWalkingWeekend on April 23 and 24. Guided hikes through the wine-growing regions will be offered at over 170 locations. Most of the hikes are led by experts and take you to historical sites from Roman times, through herb gardens and, of course, to the region's vineyards.

The excursions are rounded off with wine presentations and tastings at the wineries. Whether you prefer a challenging tour through the steep slopes of the Moselle or an easy and family-friendly hike through the Baden region, you will find a list of all events on the German Wine Institute's overview page. However, you should not hesitate too long to register, as places are in high demand!

Chocolate and wine?!

Where? Untertürkheim When? 29.04.2016

There's no question that this is a good idea! Wine and chocolate, of course! That's what they think at Weinmanufaktur Untertürkheim and dedicate an entire evening to this delicious combination. After a guided tour through the sparkling wine bunker, wine production and cross-vaulted cellar, five wines will be presented with matching chocolates from the Schell chocolate factory and tasted under expert guidance.

We recommend that you register as early as possible, as places are limited and we in the editorial team can hardly hold back. You can find information on how to register on the Untertürkheim wine manufactory website.