As promised last month, for our March program we will host August 
Kesseler of Weingut August Kesseler. August Kesseler has made a name for 
himself in recent years, not only for his outstanding red wines. His 
Rieslings, too – dry and nobly sweet – are by now among the best to be 
found in the Rheingau. In fact, he is the only producer in this area 
capable of top results in all the available categories. In addition, he 
actually makes adequate, commercially viable quantities of these wines! 
An important part of his success is contributed by his two 
cellarmasters, Thomas Muno and Mathias Himstadt. August Kesseler was 
running Schloss Reinhartshausen from 1992-2000 and is no doubt 
responsible for the dramatic rise to immense popularity during that 
time. His departure saw the drop of Schloss Reinhartshausen out of the 
top producers in the Rheingau.
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After taking over the vineyards from his parents in the late seventies, 
he was one of the pioneers in Germany to produce breathtaking Pinot 
Noirs which have achieved cult status in Germany and fetch some of the 
highest prices throughout Germany. But also his Rieslings are of a fine 
fruity elegance where the terroir is the dominant factor. August 
Kesseler has vineyards in the top sites, such as Assmannhaeuser 
Hoellenberg, Ruedesheimer Berg Schlossberg, Bischofsberg, Berg Roseneck 
and Rottland.
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It was my privilege to taste Herr Kesseler's entire 2003 Riesling 
line-up at his estate last October. The wines were some of the most 
remarkable Rheingauers I have ever tasted. In addition, the 
Spatburgunders are like none other from Germany. They are unique and 
hard to find, and worth seeking out. You will not want to miss these 
wines. Please join us as we welcome this distinguished wine maker to our 
Chapter.
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The tasting will once again be held at the award winning Cafe Lamberti 
in Cherry Hill, NJ. Recently honored by the Wine Spectator for their 
wine selection, our Chapter has enjoyed the wonderful service and 
outstanding food at this location in the past. We have reserved the 
elegant tasting room on the lower level. For this event, a cold anti 
pasta buffet will be included with the tasting. We will be tasting the 
following wines:
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2003 August Kesseler "Estate" Riesling Qualitätswein - 1 star, David <br>
Schildknecht; 88 points Wine Spectator<br>
2003 Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling Kabinett - 1 star, David Schildknecht<br>
2003 August Kesseler "Estate" Riesling Spätlese<br>
2003 Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Spätlese Goldkapsel - 2 stars, David Schildknecht<br>
2002 August Kesseler Spätburgunder Qualitätswein<br>
2002 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Qualitätswein<br>
2001 Assmannshäuser Höllenberg Spätburgunder Qualitätswein<br>
2001 Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Spätburgunder Qualitätswein<br>
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DATE: Monday, March 14, 2005<br>
TIME: 7:30 p.m.<br>
PLACE: Cafe Aldo Lamberti<br>
Cafe Aldo Lameberti<br>
2011 Route 70 West<br>
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002<br>
856-663-1747<br>
PRICE: Couple Members and Single Members with one guest, $45.00 per 
person; Non-members and additional guests, $52.50 per person.
RESERVATIONS: By e-mail to bcs@jersey.net or call 856-228-7330 and leave 
a message by Friday, March 11th. While it is possible to check space 
availability after this time, we cannot guarantee that space will be 
available. Please let us know of your intention to attend at your 
earliest convenience. Payment at the door by cash or check payable to 
German Wine Society is acceptable, but you MUST reserve in advance - no 
walk-ins.<br>
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DIRECTIONS:<br>
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 From Philadelphia and points West, take the Ben Franklin Bridge, and 
exit from one of the two left lanes. Follow signs to Routes 30 - 130; 
stay in one of the two left lanes. Two miles East of the Bridge, the 
highway divides at the top of a ramp. Bear left, towards Routes 38 & 70. 
At the bottom of the ramp, move over one (or two) lanes to your right, 
to stay on Route 70 East. Go straight for three miles; 1/4 mile before 
you come to the restaurant, you will see a sign for Grove Street. 
Lamberti's is on your right on Route 70 at the Grove Street turn. 
(Traffic is normally light on 70 East from the Bridge to Grove St., and 
the normal ride is 7 minutes.)
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 From NJ or points South, take Route 295 North to Route 561, 
Haddonfield/Gibbsboro, and turn left towards Haddonfield. Follow 561 
until it ends, at Kress Liquors. The road will fork to your left; stay 
in the right lane and bear left onto Potter Street. Follow Potter to the 
light at Kings Highway, then jog across onto Grove Street. Stay on Grove 
Street through Haddonfield, and across the bridge over Cooper River. As 
you are approaching the intersection of Grove Street and Route 70, right 
before 70 you will see a sign on your left for Commerce Bank. Turn left 
into the bank parking lot, and continue straight past the bank into the 
back parking lot at Lamberti's.