Symphony of the Americas Wines of the World Tasting Auction and Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66

Friday, October 19, 2012 - 06:00 PM

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This has been a crazy week, out every night but this is how I get in shape for one of our big charity events the Symphony of the America's Wines of the World tasting. This tasting, dinner and Wine Auction is a two part event that happens on Friday, October 19th at the Hyatt Pier 66.

The first part of this event is from 6:30pm - 8pm and we have over 50 different wines from around the world that will be represented here. Tickets can be purchased to attend the tasting only for $50, for more info check out the link here: http://www.winesoftheworld.org/event-ticket-purchase.html

The second part of the evening is the Dinner & Auction. This is immediately following the Vintner Tasting and the price of this includes the Vintner Tasting Tour at $200. The proceeds from this event goes to fund the Symphony.

The dinner is full of wine enthusiasts that have brought wines from their cellar to share at the table and we have several vintner hosts that will be on hand in addition to our Honored Vintner, Val Bure from Bure Family Vineyards ( formerly a Florida resident and Panther star ). We will also have the 50+ wines that we served at the Vintner Tasting at the wine bar to taste again with dinner.

Speaking of dinner in addition to Chef Oliver Saucy from Cafe Maxx and Angelo Elio from Casa D'Angelo who have been with us all 17 years that this event has taken place, our honored Chef is Per Jacobsen from Vienna Cafe and Wine Bar. Per is one of the top chefs and restaurateurs in South Florida and if you have not been out to see him, after you have his food at this event you will want to make the trip.

Check out the rest of the info on the event below and I hope to see you there!

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Wines of the World Tasting at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66

Friday, October 19, 2012

6:00 PM

Description:

The 17th Annual Wines of the World dinner and auction is a one night event that will take place on Friday, OCTOBER 19, 2012. It encompasses a Vintners Tasting Tour, featuring wine samplings of many of the finest vintners from around the world together with a champagne reception, passed hors d’oeuvres plus special appetizer preparation and presentation stations, combined with a gourmet dinner spotlighting our area’s top chefs all followed by a live auction of wines, wine tours and unique one of a kind opportunities.

Location:

Hyatt Pier 66 | 2301 Southeast 17th Street Fort Lauderdale

Demographics:

Approximately 350 guests will attend this event. This is an upscale event attracting food and wine enthusiasts including sponsors and supporters of the Symphony, affluent and caring members of our community, including many south Florida Chaine des Rotisseurs members and various wine club members.

Visit www.winesoftheworld.org for more info

This year, our Honored Chef is Per Jacobsen from Vienna Cafe and Wine Bar. The Honored Vintner is Val Bure from Bure Family Vineyards ( formerly a Florida resident and Panther star ).

For more information about the 17th Annual Wines of the World, visit its website www.winesoftheworld.org, contact Judy Marini at 954-644-9049 or judymarini@aol.com.

Wine of the World Tasting Symphony of the America's

These wines will all be poured at our Wines of the World tasting from 6:30-8pm and they will be available at the wine bar for the dinner and Auction immediately following the tasting at 8pm

United States of America

Ellman Brothers

2010 Ellman Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Amanda

Price: $56.25 Sale $49.50 Case $574

We have been searching for the right place to use our EFV Russian River Pinot. We’ve been able to obtain fruit from Amber Ridge, a top class vineyard in the Russian River Valley. It’s our first Russian River Valley Pinot and we have high expectations.

Still in barrel. Clone 115 has lots of chocolate, bright red fruit, raspberries, and integrated oak flavors. Clone 667 has flavors of dark blackberries and a dark dense color. Together with the 777, we have a dynamic Pinot noir, with a the whole range of fruit flavors, some perfume

2010 Ellman Family Vineyards Pinot Noir Alexis Skye

Price: $56.25 Sale $49.50 Case $574

Our Pinot noir grapes come from the Gap's Crown Vineyard in the Sonoma Coast AVA. Situated a few miles in from the coast and influenced by the coastal fog and cool Pacific ocean air via the Petaluma Gap, the grapes are grown in the environment where Pinot noir thrives.

Winemakers Tasting Notes: Rich texture with a dense core of dark blackberry. Aroma is reminiscent of allspice and clove. Cherry cola and some sweet oak round out the complex aroma. Nice tannins.

2009 Ellman B.B. Napa

Price: $67.50 Sale $59.40 Case $689

A Brothers Blend, 40% Merlot from Lake Cynthia Vineyard and 60% Cabernet Sauvignon from Beckstoffer Georges III and Coombsville. Dark currant and plum fruit with a good amount of toasty oak spice, dark chocolate notes, nice complexity on the nose, nice forward fruit. Smooth and plush on the tongue with red currant, plum and cherry fruit. Nice balance and complexity on the finish with good freshness, notes of tobacco spice and fresh earth but the focus here is the plummy cherry currant berry fruit. Finish 45+ Excellent +

2009 Ellman Family Vineyards Jemma Red Napa

Price: $78.75 Sale $69.30 Case $804

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot from the same vineyard sources. Kian Tavakoli is making the wines, previously with Clos Du Val and Opus One. A good bit of fresh earth on the nose here with milk chocolate and fine herbs and currant cassis berry fruit. A good amount of currant and cassis berry fruit on the tongue with firm tannins, very well built with layers of dark currant berry fruit, toasty oak spice and balanced acidity, a bit tannic right now but has lots of everything else as well. Finish 50+ Most Excellent

Row Eleven Winery

Row Eleven Rose California 2011

Price: $24.75 Sale $21.78 Case $253

A blend of mostly Pinot Noir and then a bit of Grenache Syrah and Merlot. Red cherry pie like fruit on the nose, a hint of tangerine and fresh floral notes. A good amount of fresh strawberry and cherry berry fruit with pretty floral notes and a dry clean finish. Finish 35+ Very Good

Stratton Lumis Chardonnay Napa 2009

Price: $19.25 Sale $16.94 Case $197

The grapes from this single vineyard are the finest Dijon clones grown in the best region in California for Chardonnay - Carneros. Stratton Lummis Chardonnay is cold fermented, rests on the lees of specially selected yeasts for over ten months and undergoes a slow 100% malo-lactic fermentation

Tasting notes: Layers of juicy white peaches, crisp Fuji apples, and fragrant white flowers are balanced with perfect acidity and rich minerality to give our Chardonnay a long-lasting finish. We need no oak.

Row Eleven Pinot Noir Vinas III 2008

Price: $18 Sale $15.84 Case $184

Vinas 3 is a blend of Sonoma, Santa Barbara and Monterey vineyards. It is about Pinot Noir itself, and less about any particular region or vineyard. Crisper in acid, rich in cherry pie flavors, lower in alcohol. Enjoy New World with a nod to the Old. Vinas 3 makes good on our contract.

Three different appellations, vineyards and clones (Pommard, Dijon and Martini) are blended into one bottle. Though it is crafted for immediate enjoyment, this wine will age for several more years.

Row Eleven Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 2007

Price: $27.50 Sale $24.20 Case $281

Ripe and rich red cherry berry fruit on the nose with fresh flowers and exotic spices on the nose. Rich and fruity on the tongue, a big Pinot Noir with lots of ripe black cherry liqueur like fruit, smooth and velvety on the tongue with nice freshness on the finish, a big and seductive Pinot Noir that still has elegance and finesse a bit of heat on the finish, but still has balance and even more important it smells and tastes like Pinot Noir. Finish 45 Excellent

Stratton Lumis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2008

Price: $24.75 Sale $21.78 Case $253

Stratton Lummis Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the very heart of the Napa Valley. It is a blend of Oakville and Rutherford. Because of the price that we sell this wine, we are not allowed to discuss the name of the primary vineyard. The wine has to do its talking for us.

Tasting notes: Aromas of dark wild berries and fragrant flowers. Flavors of black cherries, elegantly balanced with hints of Rutherford soil.

Stratton Lummis The Magician

Price: $18 Sale $15.84 Case $184

A Syrah, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Pinot Noir, Maxine Rouge and Cabernet Dover blend. A very fruity bouquet with ripe plum and black raspberry like fruit notes of fresh flowers and exotic spice. A fresh and fruity wine with raspberry fruit very jammy but still nice freshness and pretty floral notes. Finish 35+ Very Good

Reata Winery

Reata Chardonnay Carneros 2010

Price: $24.75 Sale $21.78 Case $253

This vineyard went under Dave Dobson and Dave Stephens are the partners in the viticulture end of the project, the money guys are the ones that reopened the 100 Acres of property and they are replanting so much of this juice is purchased. Reata means lasso in and this was the name of the ranch in the movie giant with James Dean this the name come from this movie. Fresh apple and pear fruit with vanilla bean spice, cinnamon 11,500 cases of this wine produced, very forward and seductive bouquet, classic Carneros Chardonnay. Juicy fruit on the tongue with a smooth and creamy texture with notes of cinnamon and vanilla spice through the finish, nice freshness. Finish 35+ Very pretty nose on the second day still showing lots of ripe fruit and a touch of spiced oak, Nice creamy texture on the tongue with excellent length, holding together very nicely Very Good +

Reata Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2010

Price: $28.25 Sale $24.86 Case $288

Smoky notes to the wild strawberry and rhubarb like fruit on the nose, notes of exotic spice and fresh flowers very forward and seductive. Zesty and spicy cherry berry fruit on the tongue with lovely balance and depth of flavors pretty floral notes of brown spices through the finish. Finish 40+ Very Good +

Whiplash Chardonnay California 2010

Price: $13.75 Sale $12.10 Case $141

This wine offers a delightful range of aromas from green apple to citrus and dried orange peel. This beautifully balanced wine is lively and crisp, with flavors of apple, citrus and a touch of clove on the finish. This wine has been created for joyous consumption. From a picnic with friends to a cocktail party, this wine makes every day special.

Whiplash Syrah, Barbera and Zinfandel Blend California 2009

Price: $13.75 Sale $12.10 Case $141

A rich, powerful blend of Zinfandel, Barbera, and Syrah, this classic California “field blend” offers a perfect accompaniment to any grilled meat, BBQ, or hearty red sauce-based pastas. Sweet black fruit, plum, blackberry compote, and chocolate, this wine packs an incredibly drinkable, sweet little punch that will have you rounding up more.

Justin Winery and Landmark

Justin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2010

Price: $24 Sale $21.12 Case $245

winemaker's notes: Beautifully balanced, with attractive aromas of black fruit and spice, this smooth, ready to drink Cabernet is made with the same care afforded the highest quality, traditionally-made Bordeaux wines. Our grapes are hand-picked and then sorted by the berry for consistent quality and flavor. JUSTIN Cabernet Sauvignon spends more than a year in traditional small oak barrels to impart a depth and complexity to the wine that expresses the influence of the ancient limestone soils and unique climate of Paso Robles.

Bright with a deep ruby core and violet rim. On the nose it presents an attractive mix of red and black fruit of currants, cherry and blackberry layered with spicy notes of anise, vanilla and with a subtle cedar character from an American oak influence. Complex with bright fruit of blackcurrant, cherry, and boysenberry mixed with licorice and subtle cedar notes on a long finish along with some mineral and cherry candy notes supported by smooth rounded tannins

Justin Justification Paso Robles 2009

Price: $48.00 Sale $42.24 Case $490

(94 points) Love the nose to this with dark fruits and cigar tobacco on the nose. Hints of milk chocolate. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is a very beautiful wine indeed. Decadent and refined at the same time. Unfiltered. Made from 67% Cabernet Franc and 33% Merlot. Better in 2013. (6/ 2012) James Suckling

Landmark Chardonnay Overlook 2010

Price: $24.75 Sale $21.78 Case $252

Winery Tasting Notes | On the nose, the wine has notes of brioche, preserved lemon, vanilla, and white peach. This unfiltered medium weight Chardonnay features flavors of citrus, sweet oat straw, grilled nectarine, and white chocolate followed by nutmeg spice and a hint of oak toast.

Foley Vintners

2009 Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma

Price: $23.75 Sale $20.90 Case $242

Ripe melon and green fig like fruit with notes of pink grapefruit with notes of white flowers and some gravely mineral nuance. Nice concentration and richness on the tongue with a creamy texture and a nice savoryness on the finish, notes of vanilla spice and notes of minerality showing on the finish. Finish 40 Excellent

2009 Two Sisters Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills

Price: $35.25 Sale $31.02 Case $360

100% New Oak, 100% Barrel Fermented and stirred on the lees every two weeks, row by row vine by vine and then there is cluster by cluster farming and this is the latter, has a very rich and layered bouquet with a leesy quality to the peach and apricot like fruit notes of vanilla cream nice complexity on the nose, some creme caramel like notes and notes of licorice/anise. A h and somewhat heavy chardonnay on the palate lots of oak spice and an almost oily texture on the tongue, if you like big chardonnay this is for you has a high level of fruit concentration as well. Finish 45+ Excellent

2009 Two Sisters Pinot Noir Lindsay's Vineyards Santa Rita Hills

Price: $45 Sale $39.60 Sale $459

This wine was double decanted last evening, very intense black cherry, black raspberry and a good hand of dark spices and floral nuance, very complex bouquet of aromas. A big Pinot Noir with lots of spice and a good hand of spice and zesty acidity a long complex finish big but still fresh and balanced finish. Finish 45+ Most Excellent

2006 Chalk Hill Merlot Sonoma

Price: $45 Sale $39.60 Case $459

This is the last vintage of this wine this fruit now goes into the estate red, dark tobacco spice, fresh earth and a good amount of ripe plum fruit with sweet herbs, hints of dark chocolate. A big and rich merlot with some tobacco spice, sweet herbs and fine tannins, tobacco spice and coco like notes to the finsih. Finish 45+ Excellent

Treasury Wine Estates

Chateau St Jean Chardonnay Robert Young Alexander Valley 2009

Price: $36.00 Sale $31.68 Case $368

The sweet aromas of lemon pie, soft honeysuckle and light nutmeg are braced by crisp pear and lemon oil notes on the palate. The brightly focused fruit flavors here are a signature of Chardonnays from the Robert Young Vineyard, as is a fine minerality and well-integrated oak.

While beautifully structured in a non-malolactic style, this wine also has a creamy, full-bodied texture that lasts through to the finish.

Chateau St Jean Fume Blanc la Petite Etoile Russian River 2010

Price: $28.50 Sale $25.08 Case $291

Winery Notes: Chateau St. Jean La Petite Etoile Fume Blanc has enticing aromas of lemongrass, green tea and sweet smoky notes begin the nose on this well-structured Fume Blanc. Vibrant acidity gives a fresh and crisp finish with lingering spice notes on the back palate.

Etude Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2007

Price: $84 Sale $73.92 Case $857

Winery Notes: This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is dense and round, opening with generous aromas of dark berry and cherry leading to layers of black licorice and graphite notes on the nose-- true umami in complexity. The palate shows a depth and richness of fruit flavors ranging from blackberry, boysenberry and cassis. The concentrated fruit is wrapped in powdery tannins creating an ideally balanced wine with a vibrancy that makes it a wine worthy of aging.

Etude Pinot Noir Carneros 2009

Price: $36.75 Sale $32.34 Case $375

Winery Notes: Ruby and garnet in color, the 2009 Carneros Pinot Noir offers aromas of black cherry, Asian spice and sous bois that are lifted by a concentrated fresh fruit core. Consistent with the nose, the palate also demonstrates the qualities of a well balanced Pinot Noir: refined tannins, bright acidity, a generous mouth feel and a lingering finish. Due to the cool conditions of 2009 vintage, this wine offers an exceptional fresh acidic structure and fruit balance, which furthers its Burgundian like qualities.

Hahn Family Wines

2010 Hahn Estate Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands

Price: $18 Sale $15.84 Case $184

32 years ago smoth and Hook winery was established in this Santa Lucia Highlands region Nicky Hahn, in his 70's now originally from Switzderland, Hahan means rooster thus the roosters on the label. Only a small amount of new oak all estate fruit from Lone Oak, Doctors and Hook Vineyards. Ripe pear and apple fruit with a distinct minerality and a touch of toasty oak spice creme brulee. Smooth and creamy on the tongue with layers of ripe tropical fruit and just the right touch of toasty oak spice very layered and with wonderful freshness through the finish. 5,000 cases produced. Finish 40+ Excellent

2010 Hahn Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

Price: $21.50 Sale $18.92 Case $220

Dark cherry and black raspberry like fruit on the nose with notes of bacon, light smoke, pretty floral notes and exotic spices. Smooth and silky on the tongue with a good amount of black raspberry fruit and fresh floral and spice notes through the finish, zesty acidity, nice length. Still very good even after 2 days open with pretty spice maybe a bit of oxidation in the nose and in the fruit but still very nice. Finish 40+ Excellent

2010 Hahn GSM Central Coast

Price: $13.50 Sale $11.88 Case $138

A blend of Grenache 62%, Syrah 34% and Mourvedre 4%, a lot of warm berry pie like fruit with notes of pepper spice and some sweet herbs. Lots of sweet berry fruit on the tongue with pretty floral notes and light spice on the finish, a real crowd pleaser. Finish 35+ Very Good +

2010 Smith and Hook Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast

Price: $21 Sale $18.48 Case $215

Currant and cassis berry fruit with black pepper spice, black earth and a green tea like aromas. Big and chewy on the tongue with a nice freshness on the finish smooth tannins and good amount fresh earth and that green tea like note on the finish. Finish 40+ Very Good +

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Eroica 2011

Price: $20.25 Sale $17.82 Case $207

“The 2011 Eroica Riesling exhibits aromas and flavors of white peach, grapefruit and sweet lime with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit. After more than a decade we have truly found our 'Eroica style,' striving for beautiful bright fruit with crisp acidity and enhanced mineralilty.” - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker

2009 Antica Chardonnay Napa

Price: $39

Only 3000 cases produced, a blend of 5 different clones of Chardonnay, Clone 4, Herman Weimer clone from Burgundy, Dijon 96 & 76, Clone 15. Lightly toasted oak spice vanilla and lemon citrus 1200 acreas of land 50% dedicate4d to vineyard, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Chardonnay. Very clean style with Whitebread and Bollinger were his original partners, a good amount of underlying minerality and light spice. A very balanced style of Chardonnay, fresh lemon citrus fruit on the tongue with green apple and notes of creme brulee and a fine amount of underlying acidity and some light smoky notes. Fitness purity and freshness has some oak but more minerality showing at the end. Finish 45+ Most Excellent

2009 Antica Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

Price: $59

This is the 6th vintage, everyone has been 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate vineyard 300 areas of Cabernet Sauvignon up there and most of these are sold only 20% used for their label. A light menthol like minty character to the black currant and black raspberry fruit with fresh earth and dark coco notes nice complexity on the nose. Volcanic rocky soils with lots of that mineraltiy showing on the finish. big and chewy with fine tannins very elegant and long on the finish with lots of dark currant and bright raspberry fruit nice freshness and a long finish with excellent structure needs some time but has everything in place. Finish 45+ Most Excellent

Stags Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis Napa 2009

Price: $

(90 points ) The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis shows lovely depth and richness in its expressive dark fruit, flowers, tar and licorice. The influence of Antinori is already felt in this beautiful wine. A supple, generous finish rounds things out nicely. The difference between this 2009 and 2008 is night and day. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. The changes that have taken place at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars over the last few years are nothing less than stunning. (12/ 2011) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Seven Hills Vineyard - Washington State

Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2009

Price: $24.00 Sale $21.12 Case $245

(90 Points) "Five Bordeaux grapes are in the blend here, from vineyards scattered across the Wahluke Slope, Yakima Valley, and Walla Walla Valley AVAs. Buttery and round, with a fair streak of vanilla, this sports plump black cherry and raspberry preserves, polished tannins and highlights of fresh cut tobacco." Wine Enthusiast - September 2012

Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla 2009

Price: $42.00 Sale $36.96 Case $429

This old vines Cabernet of dark-red purple color opens with a very dusty nose. Ripe, exuberant red fruits, raspberry jam and red plum cobbler follow, with secondary notes of licorice, mint, and almond. The palate is generous and full of red fruit sweetness and depth, supported by spice and a moderate brightness with polished tannins underneath. The finish is warm, sweet, persistent and balanced, with a hint of pepper. The vintage is more forward and softer than 2008, and reminds me of a cross between 2006 and 2007 in its texture and lushness. Will reward cellaring for 5-8 years.

Seven Hills Vineyard Ciel du Cheval Red Mountain 2009

Price: $34.50 Sale $30.36 Case $352

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Cabernet Franc blend. Ripe currant and plum fruit on the nose with sweet tobacco spice with fresh black earth, dark coco, nice complexity on the nose. Good weight on the palate big and chewy but still balanced and elegantly fashioned with some cedar and cigar box spice through the finish. lovely freshness and a long spice filled finish. Finish 45+ Excellent +

Seven Hills Vineyard Pentad Walla Walla 2007

Price: $55.50 Sale $48.84 Case $566

Group of five, this is the five varietal Bordeaux blend. A good bit of herbs and tobacco spice with floral notes and some fresh earth, currants, plums and dark cherry fruit some medicinal nuance to the nose. Lush fruit forward vintage, very forward and flashy. A distinctly earthy and spiced wine on the palate with big tannin, a minty note showing thought the currant 2001 was the first vintage of this wine. Seven Hills Winery was #5 in the valley, 1987 is the first vintage, the vineyards were planted in 1983. A very elegant and refined wine on the tongue with a firm underbelly of acidity and a nice hand of spice and minerality on the finish. Finish 50+ Most Excellent

Italy

Palm Bay - Italy

Badiola Mazzei Fonterutoli Sangiovese/Merlot 2009

Price: $18 Sale $15.84 Case $184

(86 Points) Polished, with well-integrated tannins shoring up cherry, tobacco and tea flavors. Just a bit pinched on the finish. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2013 through 2019. 17,000 cases made. –BS Wine Spectator, Issue: Oct 15, 2011

Feudi Di San Gregorio Falanghina 2010

Price: $15.75 Sale $13.86 Case $161

(88 Points) "The 2010 Falanghina shows wonderful nuance and delineation in its perfumed white fruit. The aromatics and flavors are woven together beautifully in this textured, inviting white. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. " The Wine Advocate

Teruzzi & Puthod Terre Di Tufi 2010

Price: $18.75 Sale $16.50 Case $192

Winery Notes: Deep straw tending toward a gold color. Intense and fruity aromas with light notes of vanilla cream, tangerine, citrus and pineapple. Full-bodied and rich on the palate. Firm acidity and fresh with flavors of citrus zest, walnuts and a pleasant touch of toast on the finish.

Rocca Delle Macie Sasyr 2009

Price: $16.50 Sale $14.52 Case $169

Winery notes: "Brilliant ruby red. Intense red fruit aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry and raspberry. A succulent, supple well-structured palate with a silky smooth finish. Very versatile; will complement red meats, hearty, robust vegetarian dishes, pastas and risottos with flavorful sauces. May also be served on its own, by the glass, as a reception wine."

Berkley Imports

NV Ca Vittoria Prosecco Superiore Brut

Price: $24.75 Sale $21.78 Case $253

Lime citrus and a chalk like mineral note to the bouquet, honeydew melon and fig fruit. Flat but has nice balance, good freshness, a short but pleasant finish with notes of mineral, salty notes Good

2009 Casa Sola Chianti Classico Sasso

Price: $42.75 Sale $37.62 Case $436

800 foot elevation, quite stony thus the name "Sasso", this is a single vineyard wine. A light smoky, dried tobacco like spice to the red plum and cherry like fruit, some gravelly mineral note to the barnyard earth on the nose. Nice bright red berry fruit on the tongue with fine tannins and a very nice structure, needs a bit of time to really come together but has app the right stuff. Finish 45+ Excellent

2010 Caravaglio Vino Da Tavola Malfa Isola Di Salina

Price: $28.25 Sale $24.86 Case $289

The 10% Corinto Nero in the blend which is unique to this island off the coast of Sicily. Dark plum and cherry fruit on the nose with notes of dark soy, game and fresh plowed earth and sweet tobacco spice. Smooth and velvety on the tongue with a good amount of tart cherry fruit and some of that animal dried meat notes soy on the finish. Some dry tannins at the end but nicely balanced and fresh finish. Finish 40+ . Excellent

2009 Castello Poggiarello Collerosso Tuscany

Price: $35 Sale $30.80 Case $357

A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, nice concentration of dark berry fruit on the nose with dark spices, black licorice and a nice plumy character with some fresh earth and floral notes also, nice concentration and complexity on the nose. Dark currant and cherry fruit on the tongue with a solid core of tannins and firm acidity and some herbs and dried floral notes dark spices and a long finish this wine needs a bit of time to come together fully. Finish 45+ Excellent

Opici Wine Company

Fattoria di Magliano Illario Rose Maremma 2011

Price: $23.75 Sale $20.90 Case $243

This pretty Sangiovese 'rosato' undergoes no skin contact apart from the gentle pressing, in order to give only the minimum of color. Savory, with notes of sweet fruit, this is fresh, crisp, very dry and incredibly drinkable. A very elegant summer glass.

Fattoria di Magliano Heba Morellino Di Scansano 2010

Price: $20.75 Sale $18.26 Case $212

(Score: 90) The 2010 Morellino di Scansano Heba bursts from the glass with succulent dark cherries, flowers, mint and sweet spices. This racy, sexy Morellino needs to be enjoyed over the next few years while the fruit retains its juicy, forward personality. The 2010 is a great Heba, and a stunning value. Once again, the Heba is one of the very finest bargains readers will find in all of Italy. In 2010 the blend is 93% Sangiovese and 7% Syrah. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.—The Wine Advocate, June 2012.

Spain

United Cellars – Spain

2011 Pazo da Boucina Albarino Rias Baixas

Price: $19.50 Sale $17.16 Case $199

The winery name is Adegas Arousa de Bebidas and this wine is from the Val do Salnes one of the five zones of this region the one the most into the ocean. Fresh lime citrus and dried grass notes white flowers with green apple and melon fruit with sea shell. Light and fresh on the tongue with notes of green melon and sea salt laves the tongue salivating for food. Finish 35+ Very good + 13

2008 Marques de Legarda Rioja Crianza

Price: $17.25 Sale $15.18 Case $176

This has a bit of Mazuelo and Graziano in the blend but is 91% Tempranillo all old American oak, aged 18 months. Has a bit of that coconut and milk chocolate and dried herbs and fresh earth, classic Rioja bouquet. Bright red cherry and strawberry like fruit on the tongue with fine tannins and a good amount of earth and minerality on the end, a nice savory finish. Finish 35+ Good +

2009 Muruve Toro Crianza

Price: $16.50 Sale $14.52 Sale $169

Winery started in the 1920's, one of the first in this region. Very ripe jammy fruit dark cherry and dried plum fruit with notes of brown spice, dark soy and smoked meats. 100% Tinto de Toro with a good amount of dark berry and plum fruit with excellent freshness and balance soft smooth silky tannins but has good structure and depth of flavors, notes of dark spice and earth. Finish 40+ Very Good +

2009 Pago de Los Capellanes Ribera del Duero Crianza

Price: $38.25 Sale $33.66 Case $391

This was an outstanding vintage for this region, 100% Tempranillo or Tinto Fino 700 meters altitude, 35 different plots that are blended together. He uses 22 different types of oak barrels. This wine has a meaty bouquet with raw steak and wild strawberry jam like fruit with notes of soy and Asian spices very complex bouquet. Nice concentration and richness on the tongue with jammy strawberry fruit with pretty floral notes and that raw steak like nuance through the finish, fine tannins and wonderful freshness, bright fruit and a good amount of that nuance and spice from the nose through the finish. Finish 45+ Excellent 25.5

Aveniu Imports

2007 Vina Pomal Rioja Crianza

Price: $15.75 Sale $13.86 Case $161

This 100% Tempranillo by a very classic old school producer (american oak). A very fresh wine red cherry and strawberry fruit with notes of fresh plowed earth underbrush and dried tobacco spice, dried mushrooms, a good amount of earth on the nose. A fresh and clean wine with smooth tannins and fresh earth notesthrough the finish, this is classic Rioja. Finish 35+ Very Good 10.5

2005 Vina Pomal Rioja Reserva

Price: $21 Sale $18.48 Sale $214

The grapes for this wine come from Viña Pomal's own vineyards which surround the winery. The first Viña Pomal release was over 100 years ago in 1904, and they have since been producing high quality, classic 100% Tempranillo Riojas.

2006 Legaris Ribera Del Duero Crianza

Price: $25.50 Sale $22.44 Sale $261

This is a classic Ribera made from 100% Tempranillo, a good amount of wild strawberry and plum like fruit, old leather and dried meat like aromas nice brown spice and fresh earth. A good amount of red berry fruit on the tongue with smooth tannins and a nice hand of dried earth and meaty notes, nice freshness through the finish. Very Good +

2008 Scala Dei Priorat

Price: $29.25 Sale $25.74 Case $299

Is winery was founded in the 12th Century by Cartusian monks and this wine is a blend of 45% Grenache, 20% Carignan, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. Even cold this wine has an incredible bouquet of dark coco spice, slate like mineral and a cornucopia of dried flowers and dark currant and cherry liqueur like fruit very rich and concentrated and very typical Priorat. A good amount of ripe black plum and cherry fruit on the tongue that has a sundried quality to it very sweet with the tannins fine and only a bit of dry chalkiness at the end lots of the floral and herbal notes from the nose through the finish. Finish 40+ Excellent

New Zealand and Argentina - Bertin Henry

Man O’ War Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Waiheke Island New Zealand

Price: $18.75 Sale $16.50 Case $192

We time the picking of the Sauvignon blanc based on the acidity of the grapes so we are looking for a vibrant core of acid to provide the focus and length to the wine. The solids in the ferment provide tannin structure and a pleasing grapefruit finish which enhances the length. In a cool year such as 2011 we promote the acid and tannin to allow a small amount of natural residual sugar to remain in the wine providing texture and a little weight. The Sémillon adds another dimension to the wine and gives it an ability to age far more gracefully than a 100% Sauvignon blanc blend. This 2011 is fresh and fragrant with mineral chalk characters, citrus notes and hints of tropical fruits.

Man O’ War Pinot Gris 2010 Ponui Island New Zealand

Price: $21 Sale $18.48 Case $215

The 2011 has touches of cinnamon, spice and canned apricot from the St Helena clone and more subtle characters of peach, pear and chalk from the GM clone. The wine has a balance of natural sugar, acid, tannin and a lifted spritz on the palate which gives the wine liveliness. Although it is a relatively sweet wine the balance of the key elements means the wine is refreshing and flavoursome and not at all cloying.

Valle Las Nencias Malbec Reserva Mendoza2008

Price: $18 Sale $15.84 Case $184

Varietal/Vineyard: 100% Malbec/ Mendoza, Argentina The wine is aged in tank and barrels. The total production of these wines was 916 cases. Hector Durigutti is the project’s oenologist. James Molesworth of The Wine Spectator, “This plush red delivers sweet raspberry and boysenberry fruit, with ample toast caressing the full-bodied finish.” 89 points.

Marcelo Pelleriti Reserva Malbec 2007

Price: $30 Sale $26.40 Case $306

Winemaker's Notes: Complex and elegant with intense deep red tones and violet hues. The nose reveals complex aromas of red fruit, ripe plum and licorice, black pepper, nutmeg. It is full bodied, harmonious and well structured, which excels in its long finish.

Opici Wine Company – France

Domaine Roux Mersault Vieilles Vignes 2010

Price: $53.75 Sale $47.30 Case $549

The monks of Cîteaux planted vines in the Meursault appellation as far back as 1098, making this area — which includes soil rich in Jurassic marl and marly-limestone — no stranger to wine making. Roux “Vieilles Vignes” is fermented in French oak barrels, followed by aging for about 12 to 13 months. Toasted almonds and hazelnuts meet floral aromas and mineral notes. Structured and rich on the palate, this wine pairs well with crustaceans and fine-textured meat.

Domaine Roux Mercurey “La Perriere” 2010

Price: $29.75 Sale $26.18 Case $304

Located in Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey is one of Burgundy’s most notable appellations, with a diverse terroir ranging from marly and calcic soils to Jurassic rocks to white limey soils to red clay. This wine is fermented in stainless steel and French oak barrels and subsequently aged in barrel. Rich and full-bodied, Roux “La Perriere” offers cherry, raspberry, and strawberry with hints of tobacco and cocoa. The wine pairs well with steak, lamb, and roast pork, as well as a variety of cheeses.

Dinner Table Sponsors

In addition to the wines from our Vintner Tasting Tour we also have a few tables that will have vintner hosts at dinner.

Table #1 Justin/Landmark

Justin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2010

Price: $24 Sale $21.12 Case $245

Winery Notes: Beautifully balanced, with attractive aromas of black fruit and spice, this smooth, ready to drink Cabernet is made with the same care afforded the highest quality, traditionally-made Bordeaux wines. Our grapes are hand-picked and then sorted by the berry for consistent quality and flavor. JUSTIN Cabernet Sauvignon spends more than a year in traditional small oak barrels to impart a depth and complexity to the wine that expresses the influence of the ancient limestone soils and unique climate of Paso Robles.

Bright with a deep ruby core and violet rim. On the nose it presents an attractive mix of red and black fruit of currants, cherry and blackberry layered with spicy notes of anise, vanilla and with a subtle cedar character from an American oak influence. Complex with bright fruit of blackcurrant, cherry, and boysenberry mixed with licorice and subtle cedar notes on a long finish along with some mineral and cherry candy notes supported by smooth rounded tannins

Landmark Chardonnay Overlook 2010

Price: $24.75 Sale $21.78 Case $252

Tasting Notes | On the nose, the wine has notes of brioche, preserved lemon, vanilla, and white peach. This unfiltered medium weight Chardonnay features flavors of citrus, sweet oat straw, grilled nectarine, and white chocolate followed by nutmeg spice and a hint of oak toast.

Table #2 – Chateau St. Michelle

Antinori Cervaro Della Sala 2010

Price: $54 Sale $47.52

(93 Points) "From Antinori's Castello della Sala estate, this landmark white helped to shine the spotlight on Umbria's untapped enological potential. A blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto, this is smooth, creamy, complex and long lasting. It offers a beautiful bouquet of vanilla, apricot, exotic fruit and honey, with a subtle touch of exotic spice. Cellar Selection." Wine Enthusiast

Antinori Guado Al Tasso Bolgheri 2008

Price: $107 Sale $94.16

(95 Points) The 2008 Guado al Tasso is once again fabulous. In fact, it may be Tuscany’s most improved wine over the last few years. Firm, vibrant tannins support expressive layers of dark fruit, plums, cherries, sage, espresso and mocha. The wine shows fabulous detail and nuance in a translucent, totally seductive style, with tons of focus, drive and verve. It is a striking wine that will be a joy to follow over the coming years. The 2008 Guado al Tasso is composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028.

Antinori seems to do everything well these days, from churning out millions of bottles of supermarket wines all the way to turning out superb versions of their many flagship bottlings. This is another impressive set of new releases with a number of highlights. Over the years oenologist Renzo Cotarella has moved away from the super-late harvests of the late 1990s/early 2000s in favor of picking slightly earlier, a decision that has paid off handsomely, especially over the last few years. Antinori’s 2008s, from a vintage that is quite inconsistent across the board, are superb. I remember spending a few days near the estate’s Tignanello and Badia a Passignano estates in mid-August 2008. The days were very hot, but the nights were so cool that a sweater or light jacket was a necessity. Wine Advocate #196, Aug 2011

Table #3 - United Cellars

2011 Valdemonxes Albarino Rias Baixas

Price: $15.75       Sale $13.86          Case $161

The winery name is Adegas Arousa de Bebidas and this is made in the area closest to the ocean, the name refers to the valley of the monks. This wine has a zesty lime citrus fruit on the nose with chalky sea shell minerality to the nose green apple fruit. Clean and crisp on the tongue with lime citrus and a touch of sea salt, nicely balanced green apple and melon fruit. Finish 35+                Very Good

2006 Frutos Villar Conde de Siruela Reserva Ribera Del Duero

Price: $ Sale $ Case $

Cherry Red, bright and clear with good depths Clean nose, highly complex bouquet, with hints of balsam and vanilla. A very well-made wine, smooth but with powerful flavors, long, full finish with attractive nuances of aged wine and fruit in the aftertaste. Powerful

Table #4 Hahn Winery

Silent Auction Items:

These wines will be available to bid on the night of the event.

Justin/Landmark

Justin Isosceles Paso Robles 2009

Price: $67.50 Sale $59.40 Case $689

Isosceles is the self-proclaimed "highest expression" of Justin Winery's winemaking abilities. Their iconic Bordeaux blend is a dream fulfilled in the model of the great Bordeaux Left-Bank wines of Pauillac and Margaux. This year's edition is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. Quantities (as always) are limited.

Producer notes: "Dark ruby in the glass with a violet rim. Aroma: An alluring, rich mix of ripe black currants and berries faceted with vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa highlights. Palate: Full bodied and complex with multiple black fruit elements of lush currants, berry, and cherry layered with spice of licorice and vanilla accented with chocolate, roasted coffee bean, and tobacco. The finish is extremely long and complex, showing firm plush tannins that pull the wine's many elements together making it hard to resist drinking it now, but implying an auspicious long-term cellaring potential."

Justin Justification 2009

Price: $48 Sale $42.24 Case $490

Winemaker's notes: A Blend of 67% Cabernet Franc and 33% Merlot. Bright, medium to dark ruby core with purple highlights around the rim. Aromas are medium-plus intensity and of elegant bright red and black fruit like cherries, cassis and some blackberry perfectly combined with tobacco, pencil lead with subtle vanilla and slight anise spice. On the plate, flavors of bright red cherry, with darker cassis and berry notes at the beginning. Sustained fruit with dusty tobacco, vanilla and licorice in the mid palate. Long, complex finish dominated by bright cherry, with a pleasing combination spice, mineral and herbs.

Landmark Pinot Noir Grand Detour 2009

Price: $42.75 Sale $37.62 Case $436

The 2009 growing season was ideal growing season for Pinot Noir. A long cool dry Spring was followed by a temperate summer. A warm, but not hot September brought the grapes to maturity with moderate sugar levels. The Sonoma Coast is one of California’s best regions for the production of Pinot Noir. While the traditional plantings of Pinot tended to be concentrated in the Carneros and Russian River, today’s focus has been in the cooler Sonoma Coast appellation, where newer clonal material and denser spacing has led to a renaissance for this varietal in Sonoma County.

Winery Tasting Notes: The wine exhibits a deep garnet color and aromas of gingerbread spice and blood orange are underpinned by forest floor and earthy cherry. On the palate hints of mushroom and plum unfold. Supple ripe tannins and balancing acidity give the wine a long lasting finish.

Seven Hills Winery

Seven Hills Klipsun Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 2008

Estimated Value $80

100% single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon produced from hand-harvested grapes from 20-25 year old vines. Rated 93 Points by The Wine Enthusiast and a Cellar Selection.

Darioush Winery

Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2009 Magnum

Suggested Retail $225

Inspired by the power and grace exhibited in the great wines of Bordeaux, Darioush’s cooler-climate vineyards of southern Napa Valleyproduce wines with extraordinary depth, character and poise. The 2009 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon is influenced by higher portions of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from our Sage Vineyard atop Mt. Veeder.

Winery Tasting Notes: The saturated flavors and textural quality of the 2009 vintage are a direct result of an idyllic, moderate growing season, enabling Darioush’s ‘signature’ combination of finesse and concentration. Vivid flavors of licorice, black cherry and mocha are wrapped in a sleek, savory package of sage and French lavender. Succulent, fully-developed tannins support a long finish with a lifted, fruit quality we can only describe as energetic and age-worthy.

Treasury Wine Estates

Chateau St. Jean Cinque Cepage 2008

Suggested Retail $50

The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages is an explosive wine endowed with tons of depth and richness. It is an impeccably textured wine graced with notable size and elegance. Blackberry jam, savory herbs, graphite, tar and licorice inform the exuberant, polished finish.

Palm Bay Imports

Fontanafredda Barbera Bricco 2010 Magnum

Suggested Retail $45

Hahn Family Wines

1 - 3L Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon

Suggested Retail $95

Opici Wine Company

Mixed 6pack of wines from Domaine Roux

6 Domaine Roux wines from Burgundy by winemaker Matthieu Roux, 5th generation Roux winemaker: 3 PN-Mercurey, Pommard, Gevery-Chambertin, 3 Chard-Rully, Mersault, Chassagne-Montrachet

Suggested Retail $300

Mixed 6 pack of wines from Fattoria di Magliano

6 Fattoria di Magliano wines from Maremma by winemaker Graziana Grassini, Sassicaia winemaker: Sangiovese Rose, Vermentino, Morellino di Scansano, IGT Sangiovese/Petite Verdot, IGT Syrah, IGT Bordeaux Blend

Suggested Retail $250

Ellman Family Vineyards

This is a mixed lot of 2 bottles of each Ellman wine that appears below. 8 bottles total with a value of $517.50