{"product_id":"riesling-masterclass-featuring-vom-bodens-stephen-bitterolf","title":"Riesling MasterClass feat. Vom Boden's Stephen Bitterolf","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for a very special evening with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStephen Bitterolf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founder of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vomboden.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVom Boden\u003c\/a\u003e, one of America’s most distinctive importers of German Riesling and the founder of New York City’s renowned Rieslingfeier festival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter over a decade in the wine industry—including serving as Wine Director at Crush Wine \u0026amp; Spirits, where he helped build one of the country’s most celebrated fine wine programs—Stephen founded vom Boden with a simple but deeply held philosophy: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The portfolio focuses on human-scaled wineries whose wines reflect the personality of their growers, the character of their vineyards, and the places they call home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this special MasterClass, we’ll focus on three of vom Boden’s standout producers: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLauer, Emrich-Schönleber, and Ulli Stein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, exploring Riesling across the Saar, Nahe, and Mosel. From crystalline dry wines to beautifully nuanced off-dry bottlings, we’ll taste through three wines from each estate and discover how dramatically Riesling can express place, tradition, and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll begin with a welcome pour of \u003c\/span\u003e2023 Lauer Riesling Sekt Extra Brut\u003cspan\u003e, before diving into the wines themselves and hearing Stephen’s perspective on the growers, vineyards, and traditions that make these estates so compelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you already have a cellar full of German Riesling or are diving in for the first time, this is an opportunity to taste some extraordinary wines with one of the people who has done more than almost anyone to champion the small growers behind them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Start: 2023 Lauer Riesling Sekt Extra Brut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 Emrich-Schönleber Riesling Halenberg Gg \u003cbr\u003e2025 Emrich-Schönleber Riesling Mineral Trocken \u003cbr\u003e2025 Emrich-Schönleber Halgans Trocken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025 Lauer Riesling Fass 6 `senior`\u003cbr\u003e2024 Lauer Riesling Kern #9 Off Dry \u003cbr\u003e2024 Lauer Riesling Unterstenberg #12 Gc \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 Stein Blauschiefer Trocken Riesling (Lower Mosel) \u003cbr\u003e2024 Stein Riesling Himmelreich Kabinett Feinherb (Lower Mosel) \u003cbr\u003e2024 Stein Riesling Palmberg Kabinett Trocken (Lower Mosel) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25 ticket price includes 1.5 hr tasting of wines and cheese \u0026amp; charcuterie boxes by Baker's Best. Space is limited. All wines will be available for purchase with special event night discounts. Please email chelsea@gordonswine.com if you have any allergies at least 48 hours before the event. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTICKETS CANNOT BE REFUNDED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE EVENT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR WINE FROM MAIN ST. ON THE EVENING OF THE EVENT, PLEASE LET THE WINE DEPARTMENT KNOW AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING (781) 893-1900 EXT. 130 OR EMAILING DAILYFLASH@GORDONSWINE.COM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVENT QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL CHELSEA@GORDONSWINE.COM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":47895967072454,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/5529\/5686\/files\/EventsThumbnails--Dates_3_fde3a0d3-56a9-4f5b-8265-ea28eeca017c.png?v=1790538532","url":"https:\/\/www.gordonswine.com\/products\/riesling-masterclass-featuring-vom-bodens-stephen-bitterolf","provider":"Gordon's Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}