FREE Wine Education Talk & Tasting

About the Wine Talk

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or new to wine, join Wine Educator & Sommelier Melanie and Living-In-Germany Expert and Content Creator Hannah for an engaging one-hour journey through Germany's wine landscapes and the art of selecting fine bottles.

This conversation will delve into the nuances of German wines, highlighting the variety and quality that make Germany a world-renowned wine-producing country. This wine talk is not just an exploration of regions and varietals; it's a celebration of the shared passion for wine that connects enthusiasts across borders.

This conversation will delve into the nuances of German wines, highlighting the variety and quality that make Germany a revered wine-producing country.

As international women residing in German-speaking countries, Melanie, originally from Italy and now based in Salzburg, Austria, nestled near the German border, and Hannah, a Canadian calling Hamburg, Germany home, offer unique perspectives on navigating wine in Germany.

Together, they'll explore how cultural backgrounds influence wine appreciation and how wine characteristics reflect their origins. They will share insights on how they identify exceptional wines, drawing from their experiences as foreigners navigating the local wine culture.

Expect lively discussion, educating on German wines' intricacies while reflecting on how wine mirrors diverse cultures. Whether a wine enthusiast or curious about wine's cultural aspects, gain fresh insights through the eyes of these international women.

 What to bring 

Wine is not needed, but encouraged to follow your two hosts by drinking wine and ‘learning by drinking’ about German wine culture.

If you’d like to join with a glass in hand, both ladies will join the talk with a Riesling from the Rheingau Region which is a traditional high-quality wine available at most wine stores.

You can simply ask or look for a Riesling from Rheingau at your local shop, or order one at Melanie's trusted German wine shops like Mövenpick or Weinfreunde like for example this dry Riesling, this more lush one or this iconic german and producer here.

Follow Hannah at @hannahteslin and Melanie at @learningbydrinking to get to know them better

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More about Melanie Pascal Heiss

Recognized for her innovative work, Melanie's journey from her Italian roots to her current role as a leader in the Austrian culinary scene reflects her unwavering dedication to sharing her love for food and drinks with others, one sip and bite at a time.

Melanie Pascal Heiss, originally from Merano, Italy, and now living in Salzburg, is a sommelier and sensory analyst for delicious food and beverage products and the founder of Tasting Atelier, Austria's second-biggest wine and culinary school. She started her journey in the world of food and drinks quite early, discovering her love for wine and food education when she was just 14, attending her first lesson to become a sommelier.

In 2019, she launched Tasting Atelier, which focuses on teaching people about the flavors they love, using a hands-on approach to education with a background in research of taste and food science. Usually pulling the strings in the background allowing her experts to teach in person, Melanie shares her love for wine, food, and educational technology by teaching virtually from her travels around the world, exploring new tastes, research, and products to introduce at Tasting Atelier educational tasting classes.