German Wine Quiz Night London
Wines of Germany UK #SommSessions 2026
This year, #SommSessions is switching up its usual masterclass series to engage the on trade in a new and exciting way, reaching sommeliers in London and beyond. Set to take place in June, these sessions will take the form of German Wine Quiz Nights in Manchester and London, accompanied by a free-pour tasting and buffet-style supper. Teams will have the chance to prove they know their Ürziger Würzgarten from their Roter Hang.
Topic: German wines: beyond Riesling, beyond expectations.
The speaker: Chris Losh as the quizmaster. He is a leading UK wine and drinks writer, with more than 25 years of industry experience. Over the years, he has written extensively about wine, spirits, and the evolving drinks landscape, and has judged in major competitions including the Sommelier Wine Awards, which he helped establish. Chris will test attendees on their German wine knowledge, with the sessions will aim to educate and inspire the on trade to recommend German wines beyond Riesling.
Event format:
Repurposing the great British pub quiz for the premium on-trade, the evening will include:
- An introduction to German wine
- Followed by 2-3 rounds of 10-12 questions themes around geography, history, grape varies, styles
- A blind tasting round with two white wines and one red, where participants will need to guess the variety and the vintage – This gives space for (for example) an older style of Riesling, and younger style of one of the white Pinot varieties, and a premium Spätburgunder
- A final speed round recapping key messages
- 20 free pour wines provided by importers/producers
- Prizes for the winners, for example a premium Sekt which will also reinforce the key messages
- Buffet supper
The wines
We will work with Chris Losh to choose wines which represent the full range of styles and German wine-growing regions available in the UK.
