AFWC Gala Promotional Tasting at Wine Watch

"The grape is the only fruit that God gave the sense to know what it was made for.”

Philippe Rambeau, This Earth is Mine (1959)

 

We are just getting warmed up here with the week only half over we have one of the best wine parties of the year coming up to promote- the American Fine Wine Competition.

Thursday, March 21
AFWC Gala Promotional Tasting at Wine Watch

 

This is one of the most important wine competitions for American wines in the USA. We have hosted a party for this event for the last few years with around 50 wines that are top medal winners in anticipation of the upcoming gala dinner on April 4th. All of the wines shown at this tasting are from the USA and this may be the only chance that you have all year to taste wines that are such limited production, they can only be tasted here at Wine Watch and at the Gala itself.  See below for the list of these incredible wines.  Our friend Shari Gherman, president of this 6 year old world-class competition, has chosen some of the best wines from last year’s judging.

Join us as we give you a preview into these top level wines from around the USA and what is to come at the main event where they will have over 600 different wines from around this country to taste along with a dinner featuring several of South Florida and Napa Valley’s top chefs.

During the evening, Shari has agreed to offer the $300 tickets for the Gala at a special “Wine Watch” price of $250pp.  I’ve been to this event and can tell you there’s is nothing like it in Florida- and it’s well worth the ticket price.  In addition to the four chefs cooking on stage, there will be more than 20 winemakers there, pouring their gold and double gold medal winning wines in recreated “Winery Tasting Rooms” during the Reception. This is a do-not-miss event. The event also raises much needed funds for charity- the Diabetes Research Institute and 4Pets Rewards.  Every bottle from the competition is available at the silent auction, there are trips to wine country, New York, Africa, Portugal, and the Rhine.  Some of the visiting winemakers are from: Saddleback Cellars, VIE, Promise, Robledo, Glenora, Donum Estate, Hagafen, Michael-David, Baldacci, Spring Mountain Vineyards, Aurielle, Martin Ray, A to Z, Mumm, Bruce Hilliard... and others.  

For more information about the AFWC Gala Dinner on April 4th or to purchase tickets call 561.504.VINE (8463) or email Shari@AmericanFineWineCompetition

 

American Fine Wine Competition Tasting at Wine Watch
Thursday, March 24th
7pm

 

Here are some of this year’s winners and some of the wines that we will be tasting this evening:

Tonight Wine Watch Caterings Toni Lampasone will be making a few small courses to accompany the tasting wines. The fee for this tasting is $35 + tax for reservations call 954-523-9463.

 

 

Bronze Medal Winner

 

2010 VIE Belle Ami Rose    Santa Barbara County    Bronze   

2010 Gustavo Thrace Caperton Blush Rose    Napa    Bronze

2009 Shannon Ridge Morine Ranch    Viognier High Valley Lake County    Bronze

 

Silver Medal Winner

 

2010 Eberle Steinbeck Vineyard    Rose of Syrah Paso Robles    Silver    

2008 Valley View Winery Ana Maria Viognier Applegate Valley, Oregon    Silver   

2008 Calstar Cellars Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast    Silver
   
2009 Sierra Vista Old Clone Zinfandel El Dorado    Silver
   
2008 Deloach Forgotten Vines Zinfandel    Sonoma      Silver

2008 Titus Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon    Napa    Silver
   
2007 Ledson Cabernet Sauvignon    Knights Valley    Silver

2006 Clos Pegas    Hommage Artist Series Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon    Napa    Silver   

2006 Spelltich Cellars    Reserve Merlot Napa    Silver

2009 Rock Wall Wine Co. Carver Sutro  Palisades Vineyard Petite Sirah Calistoga        Silver
   
2008 McCay Petite Sirah Lodi Silver

 

Gold Medal Winners

 

2009 Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay Carneros    Gold
   
2008 Reynold's Family Winery Chardonnay    Napa    Gold   

2009 Mi Sueno Chardonnay Los Carneros    Gold
   
2010 Riverbench Bedrock    Chardonnay Santa Maria    Gold
   
2009 Hill Family Estate Stewart Ranch Pinot Noir Carneros    Gold    

2009 Barrister Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley    Gold
   
2009 Kilnker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi    Gold

2008 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon    Oakville    Gold   

2009 Oakville East Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon    Oakville    Gold
   
2008 Marston Family Cabernet Sauvignon    Spring Mountain    Double Gold
       
2007 Roberts & Rogers Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain    Gold

2007 Red Cap Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain    Gold

2009 Shypoke Cabernet Sauvignon    Calisotga    Gold   

2005 Collier Falls Hillside Estate Cabernet Sauvignon    Dry Creek    Gold

2008 Trinchero Chicken Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford    Gold

2006 Medlock Ames Bell Mountain Vineyard Merlot Alexander Valley    Gold       

2008 Ahnfeldt Reserve    Merlot Napa    Gold
   
2007 Provenance Merlot Napa    Gold

2008 Titus Petite Sirah    Napa    Gold

 

Double Gold Winners

 

2008 Mi Sueno Cabernet Sauvignon Napa    Double Gold
   
2008 Frank Family Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon    Rutherford    Double Gold
   
2008 Parry Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon    St. Helena    Double Gold
   
2007 Starlite Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla    Double Gold

2007 Markham Vineyards    The Philanthropist Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville    Double Gold
   
2008 Husic Vineyards Dos Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon Napa    Double Gold

2008 John Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon Napa    Double Gold
   
2007 BV Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford    Double Gold

2009 Fields Merlot Oak Knoll District    Double Gold

2009 Daou Micho Bordeaux Style Blend Paso Robles    Double Gold
   
2008 Castello di Amorosa il Barone Bordeaux Blend Calisotga    Double Gold

 

   
and for dessert   

                   
Heitz Cellars "Ink Grade" Port Napa Silver   

2009 Castello di Amorosa il Passito Late Harvest Semillon    North Coast Best of Show

 

Menu

Pork shumai black vinegar soy sauce

Kobe Beef sliders with Gruyère cheese mushroom duxelle and truffle mayo

Tomato and Mozzarella with basil and balsamic drizzle

Pork Taquitos with Pico de Gallo and avocado sour cream

Dark, Milk and White Chocolate Dipped Berries

Tonight Wine Watch Caterings Toni Lampasone will be making a few small courses to accompany the tasting wines. The fee for this tasting is $35 + tax for reservations call 954-523-9463.