American Fine Wine Competition Tasting at the Wine Watch
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 07:00 PM
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I think it is a great error to consider a heavy tax on wines as a tax on luxury. On the contrary, it is a tax on the health of our citizens.
~ Thomas Jefferson
This is the pre party for one of South Florida's best wine tasting of the year and one of the first of its kind in the USA. We have a lot of great wines made throughout this country and all of them are eligible to show their wines here. So from Florida to Georgia, to New Jersey and New Mexico to Ohio you will find offerings that can impress. I remember one year a Pinot Gris from Ohio won best of show for a white wine! That just goes to show you that anything is possible in the world of fine wine today.
The judges of this competition are some of south Florida's finest palates. I may not be involved in this competition but they did invite me to be on the panel the first year. I am not religious but it starts on Sunday morning and as much as I love wine, that is the only day that I try not to do anything work related.
They judge these wines in double elimination rounds and only the best ones agreed upon by the entire group move on. A unique style of competition and one that is fun to watch and the gala dinner that happens at the Boca Hotel is one of the best displays of American wine that you will find under one roof.
And to kick it up a notch this year, they have Emeril Lagasse on hand to cook dinner! This event is on Thursday April 19th at the Boca Raton Resort and Club and there is a charity involved other than feeding your belly, proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute and the Golden Bell Education Foundation. For more information about this event and to find out how to get tickets check out the info on this e-mail after the menu for this event.
As I mentioned at the top of this e-mail this is one of the warm up events for the gala dinner and all of these wines below will be on hand on Thursday April 5th here at the store. Wine Watch Catering’s Toni Lampasone will be making a few tasting treats to accompany the tasting wines. The fee for this tasting is $35 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463.
American Fine Wine Competition Tasting at the Wine Watch
Thursday, April 5, 2012
7:00 PM
Tasting Wines:
2008 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Di Stefano Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Eagle Eye Red Blend
2009 St. Clair Merlot
2008 McIntyre Pinot Noir
2006 Marketta
"Hand Made" Bordeaux Blend
2007 Jacuzzi Red Blend
2008 Seven Hills Red Blend
2005 Lamborn Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Eric Kent Syrah
2006 Miner Oracle
2007 Hawk and Horse Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 De Loach "OFS" Pinot Noir
2009 Eric Ross Tempranillo
2007 Ethos Syrah
2008 Wilson, Ken 's Reserve Zinfandel
2007 Rocca Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Ballentine Petit Verdot
2008 Ravenswood "Old Vine" Zinfandel
2007 Stoller Pinot Noir
2006 Di Stefano "Sogno" Cabernet Franc
2005 Bennett Lane Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Benziger Pinot Noir
2008 Vin du Lac Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Ravenswood "Old Hill" Zinfandel
2007 Carol Shelton Zinfandel
2007 Atticus Pinot Noir
2007 Donum Pinot Noir
2007 Fort Ross Pinot Noir
2008 De Loach "Maboroshi Vineyard" Pinot Noir
2007 McIntyre Pinot Noir
2007 Gruet Pinot Noir
2008 Acorn Cabernet Franc
2007 Reynolds Family "Persistence"
2008 Calstar Pinot Noir
2009 Eagle Castle Viogner
2009 Vin du Lac Pinot Gris
2008 King Estate Pinot Gris
2009 Gregory Graham Viogner
2008 Selby Chardonnay
2009 Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc
2008 Schweiger Chardonnay
2010 Honig Sauvignon Blanc
2009 Guenoc Sauvignon Blanc
2009 Dr. Konstantin Gruner Veltliner
2008 Chamisal Chardonnay Best of Show
2009 Couples & Co Chardonnay
Menu
Mushroom Truffle Kobe sliders with gruyere cheese
Pork and Shrimp Shumai with black vinegar dipping sauce
Braised Mushroom Flatbread with mascarpone Cheese and fresh basil
Panko Crusted Chicken with honey mustard dipping sauce
The Fee for this event is $35+ tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463.
More information about the event on April 19th:
THE FIFTH ANNUAL AMERICAN FINE WINE COMPETITION
Celebrating the Finest Wines Produced in the United States
Honoring America’s wine-making prowess, The American Fine Wine Competition, presented by Patriot National Insurance Group, is one of the nation’s most prominent and prestigious wine events. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the 2012 American Fine Wine Competition will feature a star-studded Gala Dinner, with acclaimed chef Emeril Lagasse and announcer Alan Kalter (Late Show with Letterman)live, on-stage. The AFWC is more than one big night with big, bold wines. It consists of several events, including a VIP Kick-Off Reception, the actual wine Competition, a VIP Party and an open-to-the-public Consumer Challenge& Fundraiser. Proceeds from the events will benefit the Diabetes Research Institute, the Golden Bell Education Foundation, and the Youth Automotive Training Center.
Kicking-off this unique array of events is the invitation-only VIP Reception. Taking place on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and hosted by JM Lexus, the Reception is for corporate sponsors and VIP’s, participating charities, wine competition judges and invited media only. The Reception will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, located at 501 East Camino Real in Boca Raton.
The wine Competition will take place on Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16, 2012, beginning at 9 a.m. both days. At the Competition,24 wine experts and industry moguls, hand-picked by the AFWC, will taste more than 600 wines invited into the competition and awarded prestigious medals. This event is for the judges only; press is invited to observe and may join the panel by appointment only. The Competition will be held at the Boca Country Club, located at 17751 Boca Club Boulevard.
After the Competition, the AFWC will host an open-to-the-public kick-off on Thursday, March, 8, 2012. The event will take place at Allied Kitchen & Bath’s beautiful showroom, the perfect destination to mix and mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts. Guests will have the opportunity to taste some of the wines from last year’s Competition, meet this year’s judges, enjoy a beautifully catered meal and visit the AFWC’s sponsor booths. The party will be held in Allied Kitchen & Bath’s showroom, located at 616 West Oakland Park Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.
One month prior to the Gala Dinner, the American Fine Wine Competition will host a Consumer Challenge & Fundraiser on Thursday, March 22, 2012, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Taking place at Bogart’s restaurant, owned and operated by well-known restaurateur, Burt Rapoport and emceed by Jeff “Defo” Deforrest, the Consumer Challenge takes an exciting twist on the everyday wine tasting event. Guests will enjoy nine stations of specially chosen wines, an array of delicious dishes, prepared by the Bogart’s culinary team, as well as play games & win prizes at AFWC Sponsors’ booths. At this event, which is open to the public, twelve attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a blind-tasting challenge of ten American wines. The taster who properly identifies the most wines correctly will be awarded two complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner. Tickets for this event are $35 per person and a percentage will benefit the Youth Automotive Training Center. Bogart’s is located inside the Cinemark Palace 20 at 3200 Airport Road in Boca Raton, Florida.
The highly anticipated Gala Dinner will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2012, starting at 6 p.m. The evening begins with the Sparkling Reception, featuring a vast selection of fine sparkling and white wines along with delicious hors d’oeuvres and exciting entertainment. A silent auction will feature 150 wine baskets, with each bottle personally signed by the winemaker. With a guest list of 550attendees, the Gala Dinner will feature all the wines entered into the competition poured by your personal “Wine Angel”, served along with a four-course dinner, prepared by the culinary team at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Famed chef Emeril Lagasse will prepare the evening’s main course onstage during his live demonstration. Prior to dinner, a lottery will be held where eight lucky guests will be selected to sit on stage at “Emeril’s Table” to enjoy the demonstration close-up. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a live auction, presided over by Alan Kalter, announcer for Late Night with David Letterman where 100% of the proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute and the Golden Bell Education Foundation. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are $300 per person. The Gala Dinner will be held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club – Mizner Center, located at 501 East Camino Real.
For ticketing call (561) 504-VINE (8463) or visit www.americanfinewinecompetition.com
Patriot National Insurance Group
Patriot National Insurance Group is an insurance holding company focused on workers’ compensations insurance. Patriot has two operating subsidiaries: Guarantee Insurance Company and Patriot Underwriters, Inc. Guarantee Insurance Company offers agents and brokers creative risk transfer solutions customized for their clients. Guarantee’s workers’ compensation product line includes large deductible, segregated cell portfolio captives, agency-owned captives, investor captives and traditional workers’ compensation insurance. Patriot Underwriters, Inc. is a Managing General Underwriter that produces, underwrites and administers alternative market and traditional workers’ compensation insurance plans for leading insurance companies, segregated cell captives and reinsurers.
About the American Fine Wine Competition
Since 2007 AFWC has raised more than $430,000 for local charities and helped brand both local businesses through sponsorship and many small boutique wineries in the US through events. For more information about the American Fine Wine Competition and for Sponsorship opportunities please contact Shari Gherman, at 561-504-VINE (8463) or via email Shari@americanfinewinecompetition.com
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