Major Grünhaustaasting at Dee Vine (SF, CA)

Hi everyone, sorry I've dropped off the face of the earth lately, but a baby will do that.

I wanted to let folks know about the impressive Maximin Grünhaus tasting that Dee Vine Wines is putting on Saturday, 10 May. The tastings are always interesting, but this one will have a fourteen different Maximin Grünhauswines ranging from 1999 to 2006, and winemaker Carl von Schubert will be there. As always, I have no relationship to DVW except as a satisfied customer. The tasting is $45 and they request you email otto@dvw.com if you're attending.

2006 Herrenberg Kabinett feinherb

2002 Abstberg Kabinett

2005 Abstberg Kabinett

2005 Herrenberg Kabinett

2006 Abstberg Kabinett

2004 Abstberg Spätlese

2003 Abstberg Spätlese

2006 Abstberg Spätlese

2006 Herrenberg Spätlese

2002 Herrenberg Auslese

2001 Abtsberg Auslese #190

2006 Herrenberg Auslese #14

1999 Abtsberg Auslese #165

1999 Abtsberg Beerenauslese

Walt

I was much happier when I thought this would be the usual $15.

I've never been able to figure out how they make money on the tastings. With the hired staff, glassware, cheese, and then you haven't even included the wines. I know their margin is high (picked up some 2005 Hans Lang Hattenheim Hassel Spaetlese at Costco for $13 when DVW has it for $25), but still. It seems like they only charge the cost of one bottle of wine, which is about what you end up drinking. Or, rather, tasting and then spitting, if you wish to be able to remember what you just tasted. The Grünhaus tasting is a little more, but also includes a BA, which is something I'd never try on my own, so it's more than worth it to me. See you there if you decide to come!

Walt

I've never been able to figure out how they make money on the tastings.

I'm not sure they make money on the entire operation either.

But, this list of these wines is not necessarily more expensive than the usual tastings, where they usually have several BAs..

Unless they have to pay for von Schubert's airfare..

Wow, nice! I look forward to notes (especially the '01 Abtsberg Auslese 190.)
Have a good time fellas.

I woudl love to hear impressions of those who attended this event....

thanks.
hm$

I woudl love to hear impressions of those who attended this event....

thanks.
hm$

Yes. Notes anyone?