Monday, March 23, 2015

Prowein 2015 in Düsseldorf, Germany – Schiller’s Impressions

Picture: Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, Christian Schiller, Winemaker Bob Berteau, Chateau St. Michelle in Washington State and Riesling Gurur Ernst Loosen, Weingut Dr. Loosen, at Prowein 2015

Düsseldorf, Germany, once again impressively underlined its reputation as a capital for the wine and spirits sector: after three days of activity (March 15 to 17), ProWein 2015, International Trade Fair Wines and Spirits, came to a very successful close: 5,970 exhibitors from 50 nations showcased their products.

Pictures: Annette Schiller and Christian Schiller at Prowein 2015 in Düsseldorf, Germany

All major wine nations and cultivating regions were represented in the nine exhibition halls – the “classics” from Europe and the New World as well as the more “exotic” such as Bolivia and Armenia. In addition, 420 spirits exhibitors from 30 countries offered classy brandies and liqueurs as well as national specialties and international classics. This product spectrum attracted more than 52,000 trade visitors, including more than 24,000 international visitors, to ProWein 2015 – an increase of 7% compared to 2014. This is largely due to the higher number of trade visitors from the U.S./Canada as well as Central and South America.

Pictures: Annette Schiller and Christian Schiller with Jean Pierre Josselin, Champagne Jean Josselin in Gye-sur-Seine, at the Prowein Champagne Lounge. We will stop at Champagne Jean Josselin for a tasting in June 2015 during the forthcoming Bourgogne Tour by ombiasy WineTours (2015)

Craig Wolf, President and CEO of Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, stated: “I have to say I was quite impressed with the size, scope and the tremendous variety of quality products on offer at ProWein from all over the world – all in a modern, easily navigable facility. ProWein has done an amazing job building and growing one of the premier industry trade shows, creating a multitude of opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.” Equally gratifying was the great ordering activity at ProWein 2015: 40% of the trade visitors placed orders onsite and about 44% plan to order after the trade fair.

Pictures: Claudia Schug lecturing about the Wines of California

Picture: US Ambassador John Emerson at Prowein 2015 with Düsseldorf Mayor Geisel and Mrs. Emerson

“The international appeal of ProWein and its relevance as an order platform for the retail, restaurant and hotel trade is probably unique. Our visitors come from 123 countries – 13 more nations than last year,” explained Hans Werner Reinhard, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf. “The busy ordering activity at the trade fair itself is also of high relevance, as is post-fair activity. To sum it up: ProWein is undisputedly the world’s most important trade fair for wines and spirits.”

Pictures: US Importer Kevin Pike and Hayley Johnson of Schatzi Wines tasting with Jochen Dreissigacker, Weingut Dreissigacker, see: Visit: Weingut Dr. Heger in Baden – Germany-South Wine Tours by ombiasy (2014)

As in the past, trade visitors’ main interest focused on wines from Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Austria. Also noticeable was the increased interest in Champagne (20%), and sparkling wines (19%) as well as spirits (21%). Compared to last year, demand for German wines rose again by 9% to 59%. The evaluation from the German Wine Institute was therefore also positive. “From the point of view of German exhibitors, the new hall concept at ProWein was well received by trade visitors.

The move into the new exhibition halls made it possible that about 120 more companies from German winegrowing regions (a total of 960 German exhibitors) could present themselves to the international trade audience,” said Monika Reule, Managing Director of the German Wine Institute (Deutsches Weininstitut – DWI). “The eagerly awaited 2014 vintage was popular with the trade attendees. It has produced very fruity and pleasantly sleek white wines that captivate with their fresh buzz. The slightly larger harvest over last year suits the current market climate very well. This means we can better meet the continuing good demand both at home and abroad – which was once again demonstrated at this year’s ProWein.”

Pictures: Markus Schneider, Weingut Markus Schneider, with Annette and Christian Schiller, see: Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014

Picture: Johannes Jülg and his Brother, Weingut Jülg, Pfalz, see: Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014

Picture: VDP President Steffen Christmann, Weingut Christmann, see: Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014

Picture: Hansjörg and Birgit Rebholz, the third Generation of the Rebholz Family Estate, with Annette and Christian Schiller, see: Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014

Picture: Clemens Busch, Weingut Clemens Busch, and Annette Schiller, see: German Star Winemaker Clemens Busch, Weingut Clemens Busch in the Mosel Valley, in Washington DC, USA

Picture: Nik Weis and his Wife, Weingut Sankt Urbans-Hof, with Annette and Christian Schiller, see: Germany’s Top 19 Winemakers - Der Feinschmecker WeinGuide 2014

Pictures: Annette and Christian Schiller with H.O. Spanier, Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling Gillot, see: Wine Tasting at Weingut Kühling-Gillot in Bodenheim: Kühling-Gillot and Battenfeld-Spanier Wines – Germany-North Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)

Pictures: Philipp Wittmann and Eva Clüsserath-Wittmann, Weingut Wittmann, with Annette and Christian Schiller, see: Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014

Picture: Katharina Wechsler, Weingut Wechsler, see: Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014

Pictures: Johannes and Christoph Thörle, Winzerhof Thörle, with Yves Beck, see: Visit: Winzerhof Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen – Germany-North Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)

Picture: Rainer Schnaitmann and his Wife, Weingut Schnaitmann, with Annette Schiller, see: Coming-up: Wine & Art Tour to Saale-Unstrut - Saxony - Franken - Württemberg: Germany-East Tour by ombiasy WineTours (June 11 - June 20, 2015)

Picture: Rainer Wachstetter, Weingut Wachstetter, and Annette Schiller, see: Weingut Wachtstetter in Wuerttemberg – A Profile, Germany

Picture: Regine Schork, Romantik Hotel und Restaurant Zum Schiller and Annette Schiller, see: Coming-up: Wine & Art Tour to Saale-Unstrut - Saxony - Franken - Württemberg: Germany-East Tour by ombiasy WineTours (June 11 - June 20, 2015)

Pictures: Fritz Keller and Friedrich Keller, Weingut Franz Keller, with Annette and Christian Schiller and Ernst Loosen, see: Weingut Franz Keller in Oberbergen, Kaiserstuhl, Baden: Cellar Tour and Tasting with Fritz Keller – Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014) and: Lunch at Restaurant Schwarzer Adler in Oberbergen, with Weingut Franz Keller Wines – Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)

Picture: Georg Prinz zur Lippe, Weingut Schloss Proschwitz in Sachsen, with Annette and Christian Schiller, see: Coming-up: Wine & Art Tour to Saale-Unstrut - Saxony - Franken - Württemberg: Germany-East Tour by ombiasy WineTours (June 11 - June 20, 2015)

Picture: Dörte Näkel, Weingut Meyer-Näkel in the Ahr Region, with Annette Schiller, see: Kuenstler, Meyer-Naekel, Wirsching – Winemaker Dinner at Kronenschlösschen in Hattenheim, Rheingau, Germany

Picture: Wilhelm Weil, Weingut Robert Weil in the Rheingau, see: Kiedrich: Visit of the Basilica of Saint Valentine and of Weingut Robert Weil - Germany-North Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)

Picture: General Manager Christian Witte, Weingut Domäne Schloss Johannisberg, and Annette Schiller, see: A Tour through the Rheingau (Germany) - Visit of 3 Prestigious, Historic Rheingau Wineries: Weingut Robert Weil, Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach and Schloss Johannisberg (IRS 2014), Germany

Austria – with 53,800 square feet the fifth largest nation at ProWein 2015 – also drew positive conclusions. “ProWein is the most important wine trade fair in Europe and the world. This is also relevant not least for the Austrian wine business,” underlined Wilhelm Klinger, Managing Director of Austria’s wine marketing board Österreich Wein Marketing. “In view of the new hall layout with the necessary move from Hall 7 into Hall 17 we have gone into the offensive and have developed an entirely new concept in terms of design, visitor guidance and catering. And I can say the concept has paid off. Our winegrowers made many good contacts from our main export markets Germany, the U.S. and the Benelux – and have also had many promising discussions with trade buyers from China and Eastern Europe.”

Pictures: Gerhard Wohlmuth sen., Gerhard Wohlmuth jun., Mrs Wohlmuth, Weingut Wohlmuth, with Annette and Christian Schiller, see: Visit: Gerhard Wohlmuth sen. and his Weingut Wohlmuth in Austria

The ancillary program at ProWein 2015 featured more than 300 tasting sessions, lectures and presentations hosted either at the exhibitors’ stands or at the central ProWein Forum. The numerous tasting zones on the most varied themes - such as SOPEXA with its 100 selected French wines, the Champagne Lounge or the MUNDUS VINI competition - offered visitors an excellent opportunity for independent tasting. In the sprits segment, the FIZZZ Lounge with the motto “Drinks of Tomorrow” was another highlight. At the successful new “same but different” special show, ten international exhibitors demonstrated their unusual projects for production and sales.

Pictures: Tasting of the UGCB (Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux), see: Bordeaux Wine Tour 2013 by ombiasy

Picture: Annette Schiller and Dany Rolland, Château Le Bon Pasteur in Pomerol, see:  Lunch at Château Le Bon Pasteur with Winemaker/Owner Dany Rolland, Pomerol, France

Pictures: Annette Schiller and Stephan von Neipperg, Château Canon La Gaffeliere, see: Dinner at Château Canon La Gaffeliere, Appellation Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, France

Picture: Annette Schiller and Anne Cuvelier, see: Tour, Tasting and Lunch at Château Léoville-Poyferré, with Didier Cuvelier and Anne Cuvelier, France

Picture: Annette and Christian Schiller with Basile Tesseron, see: A Tour and Tasting at Château Lafon-Rochet in Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, with Winemaker and Owner Basile Tesseron (2013), France

In the evenings, the “ProWein goes City” initiative with its over 80 events in Düsseldorf was a favorite among wine enthusiasts and gourmets. Highlights included a wine evening with Chateau Palmer at Steigenberger Parkhotel and the Big Bottle Party organized by the trade magazine Falstaff.

Pictures: An "Altbier" at the Ürige in the Evening - Düsseldorf is a Beer City

ProWein 2015 was also a platform for presenting the other Messe Düsseldorf organized wine trade fairs ProWine China and ProWine Asia. After two successful events, ProWine China will again be held in Shanghai from November 11 - 13, 2015 with about 650 exhibitors. The premiere of ProWine Asia will take place from April 12 - 15, 2016 in Singapore. The next staging of ProWein in Düsseldorf is scheduled from March 13 - 15, 2016.

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Weingut Franz Keller in Oberbergen, Kaiserstuhl, Baden: Cellar Tour and Tasting with Fritz Keller – Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)

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German Star Winemaker Clemens Busch, Weingut Clemens Busch in the Mosel Valley, in Washington DC, USA

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Wine Tasting at Weingut Kühling-Gillot in Bodenheim: Kühling-Gillot and Battenfeld-Spanier Wines – Germany-North Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)

Kuenstler, Meyer-Naekel, Wirsching – Winemaker Dinner at Kronenschlösschen in Hattenheim, Rheingau, Germany

Kiedrich: Visit of the Basilica of Saint Valentine and of Weingut Robert Weil - Germany-North Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)

A Tour through the Rheingau (Germany) - Visit of 3 Prestigious, Historic Rheingau Wineries: Weingut Robert Weil, Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach and Schloss Johannisberg (IRS 2014), Germany

Visit: Gerhard Wohlmuth sen. and his Weingut Wohlmuth in Austria

Lunch at Château Le Bon Pasteur with Winemaker/Owner Dany Rolland, Pomerol, France

Dinner at Château Canon La Gaffeliere, Appellation Saint-Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé, France

Tour, Tasting and Lunch at Château Léoville-Poyferré, with Didier Cuvelier and Anne Cuvelier, France

A Tour and Tasting at Château Lafon-Rochet in Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, with Winemaker and Owner Basile Tesseron (2013), France

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