10 Aug 10
The Institute of Masters of Wine and Reh Kendermann GmbH are delighted to announce that applications are now being accepted for the prestigious 2010 Reh Kendermann Bursaries.
The two bursaries, open to first and second year students in the Institute’s education programme, consist of two trips to Germany where the recipients visit Reh Kendermann GmbH, one of Germany’s most important wineries and ambassador for German wine, as well as other producers, either of the successful applicant’s own choice or selected by Reh Kendermann if the applicant prefers. Recipients receive £750 each to meet their expenses and for logistical reasons must take the trips together.
Applications are by essay, of no more than 1,000 words in length, which may be written in English or German. The topic to be addressed this year is:
How should Germany take advantage of the current trend towards lower alcohol wines?
Essays should be submitted to the Institute’s Education Manager, Peter Csizmadia-Honigh by email, peter@mastersofwine.org, by the deadline of 29 October 2010.
On behalf of Reh Kendermann, Alison Flemming MW, Export Sales Director said: “Germany is a truly remarkable wine producing country, yet it is often ignored. Germany's young generation winemakers – working with globally acquired wine-making experience and grape varieties not traditionally associated with German wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir – present MW students with vibrant and intriguing wines which are second to none, winning top international awards, the world over. It is unthinkable for any ambitious student to omit the quality and elegance produced by Germany’s unique combination of cool climate, expert knowledge and modern winemaking.”
Dr. Josef Schuller MW, Chairman of the Institute said: “We are very grateful to Reh Kendermann for providing this wonderful opportunity for students to increase their knowledge of German wines through two visits to the country. The access it affords is extremely valuable to the recipients.”