In-depth Austrian Wines | Arik Colbath
Have you heard of the grape Blaufränkisch? This indigenous red varietal is primarily grown in the wine regions of Burgenland and eastern Niederösterreich, and is documented in Austria back to the 18th century. It later appeared in Germany as Lemberger (or more commonly Limberger) and in Hungary as Kékfrankos. At this tasting, we’ll be studying and enjoying Blaufränkisch, and also delving into other regions and grapes, as we learn more about wines from Austria at our tasting with Arik Colbath on October 1st, from 5 to 7.
FREE TASTING
Alto Adige Visitor | CANTINA BOZEN
Join us for a Cantina Bozen tasting and meet Matthias.
Matthias Messner was born in 1991 in Bolzano and raised in Alto Adige -Italy. After studying in Verona (Italy) and Sydney (Australia), he served as Managing Director of the Consortium of Speck Alto Adige, a well-known smoked ham from Alto Adige, and as Director of the cheese factory Capriz, a local cheese producer in the premium range. Since mid-November 2022, Matthias Messner has been running the cooperative in collaboration with chief oenologist Stephan Filippi and chairman Philipp Plattner. “We have a duty to our 224 members, who do the work out in the vineyards every day,” he says, and he adds: “With the new winery building, we have created a landmark for Bolzano that underlines the importance of winegrowing for the province of Alto Adige.” The earlier generations, “our fathers and grandfathers laid the foundations for success,” says Messner. “Teamwork, growth, making the most of market opportunities, and leading our premium product into a successful future – these are my goals.
FREE TASTING
Alzheimer’s Walk | Caffé é Nutella
wine-sense is participating again in the Alzheimer’s walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Will you stand with us in this fight by joining our team?
We meet at Brickstone Square in Andover at 9 AM for a walk to help end Alzheimer’s. We meet by the start/finish line.
In 2009, I joined the walk for the first time simply to recognize the importance of supporting a worthy cause. Today, with a personal connection to Alzheimer’s, I now understand the terrible impact it can have on loved ones. Come join us in the fight against this devastating disease.
The walk and gathering will be in honor of my mom, Norma Ettore, 1945 – 2025
Join our team! Registration is easy; visit our Walk to End Alzheimer’s page to join us. If you’re unable to participate, please consider making a donation to our fundraising efforts. Every dollar you donate helps provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and all other dementias, and advances critical research.
After the walk, we meet at wine-sense for Café and pastries.