Event tips from the vinoa experts: Wine events in October

Autumn is slowly getting into full swing: the first trees are turning warm colors, a fresh breeze is blowing and the cool air is crystal clear. The first fruity, fresh Federweißer wines can be sampled in the wine taverns of the wine-growing regions. The perfect time to go on a discovery tour with tips from the vinoa wine experts!

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Autumn turns every single leaf into a radiant blossom.

Great Wine Capitals Wine Express (Mainz)

Where? Mainz, Central Station When: 09 - 10.10.2016

Together with cities such as Bilbao, Cape Town and San Francisco, Mainz is one of the international "Great Wine Capitals". On this weekend, the GWC Wine Express will visit two excellent wineries in the immediate vicinity of Mainz and explore the wine gastronomy of the wine world city. Of course, there will also be a tasting of the top wines. At the second winery, there is also a typical Rheinhessen snack with "Weck & Worscht". Further information can be found on the organizer's homepage.

Autumn wine tasting at the Badisches Weinhaus (Hamburg)

Where? Hamburg, Badisches Weinhaus When? 14 - 16.10.2016

Well over 800 wines from more than 30 winegrowers from the Baden region and beyond can be tasted this weekend in Hamburg and, if you like them, you can also buy them directly. The Badisches Weinhaus provides the perfect backdrop for this and also offers culinary specialties from the region: original Baden tarte flambée, Bibliskäs and bacon sandwiches, as well as an impressive selection of cheeses and, of course, coffee and homemade cakes. With an admission price of just €5, the whole event is absolutely fair. Detailed information about the wine tasting can be found on the event page.

vinoa wine hunt in Hamburg

Where? Hamburg, Fischauktionshalle (Große Elbstraße 9) When? 29.10.2016 - 2:00 pm

A very special event is coming up in October for all daring and adventurous wine lovers in Hamburg. Vinoa is organizing its first official wine hunt - the free wine rally for Hamburg's wine lovers. More than 100 wine treasures will be hidden in the city's most beautiful places, just waiting to be found. It starts at 2 pm at the Fischauktionshalle. Clues on the Facebook page of the vinoa wine hunt will guide you from treasure to treasure. The rally ends in one of Hamburg's most beautiful vinotheques, where the main prize of the rally will be raffled off and the treasures will be celebrated with fine wines. Join the Bordeaux pirates, white wine hunters and red wine seekers on October 29! Participation is completely free and all further information can be found on the vinoa wine hunt Facebook page.

Baden-Württemberg Classics (Berlin)

Where? Berlin, Station Berlin Hall 3 When? 29 - 30.10.2016

Those who can't get enough of the autumn wine tasting in Hamburg will have the opportunity to taste Baden and Württemberg wines again in Berlin. Let popular grape varieties melt in your mouth: Chasselas, Riesling, Silvaner, Kerner, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau, Lemberger, Pinot Noir, Trollinger. There are also other delicatessen products from the south of Germany: fruit brandies, spirits and, of course, culinary delights from the region. More information can be found on the organizer's website. Admission is only €15!

Foodfestival eat & style (Munich)

Where? Munich, Kulturhalle Zenith When? 28 - 30.10.2016

Discover the latest trends in the food scene at one of the biggest festivals for culinary delights in Munich in October. There really is everything here to please the palate and the soul: from delicacies and desserts to the finest wines, everything is catered for. There are also all kinds of highly interesting seminars for simple but ingenious cooking and enjoyment at home and a whole host of exciting cooking spectacles from true kitchen professionals. In special wine seminars, you will find out what tastes particularly good this wine season (e.g. wine & chocolate) and what to look out for when it comes to organic, eco & vegan wines. All further information is available directly from the organizer.

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