Educational Dinner with Germany's Dr. Ernst Loosen: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, San Francisco
July 21, 2003
Above Left: Dr. Jack Tupper, Jim Brenzel and Winemaker Joel Peterson of Ravenswood
Above Center: Shirley and Herman Victor
Above Right: Luise Westphal, wife of Germany's Consul-General with President Rick Waterman
Above Left and Center: Dr. Ernst Loosen, an ardent "terroirist",
describes the unique soil and climate in Germany's Mosel region
Above Right: Violetta Pristel and Derek Brown
Above Left: Bradley Brennick, Terrace Chef, and Jean-Pierre Dubray,
Executive Chef, The Ritz-Carlton
Above Center: Dr. Ernst Loosen celebrates his award from the Vintners Club
Above Right: Berndt Westphal, Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany, enjoys a
light moment with members
Photos courtesy of Jim Gregory.