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2009
Seminars and Guided Tastings.
We
are very pleased to announce the schedule of 2009 seminars &
rare tasting. The program will be lead by an impressive line-up
of vintners, brew masters and world-renowned experts in their
fields. The following program will be conducted in the exclusive
VIP Lounge. The presentations and tastings will be conducted in
an intimate surrounding. The programs are only available to VIP
ticket holders.
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Grand
Cru...Beer???
By Keith Villa, Brewmaster
of
Blue Moon Brewing
2 to 3pm
The
term Grand Cru literally means "great growth"
and conjures up images of the best wine that a vintner
can offer. However, other food and drink can also utilize
the term Grand Cru, including beer. A Grand Cru beer can
be described as a bigger, bolder, stronger version that
is brewed for a special occasion. The history of Grand
Cru beers will be presented, along with a tasting of a
new Grand Cru offering from Blue Moon.
Time:
2 - 3pm
Complimentary to VIP Ticket Holders
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Grains
to Grapes- Small Batch Bourbon Seminar & Tasting
By David Mays, The Whiskey Professor
3 to 4pm
David
Mays is your host as we journey through the history, culture
and secrets of Whiskey in general, and Bourbon in particular.
He willdiscuss why all Bourbon is whiskey, but not all
whiskey is Bourbon, and plenty of other tidbits in an
informal format that invites questions. We’ll reveal
the interesting, mysterious and odd things about Bourbons
and whiskies, and sample Basil Hayden and Knob Creek from
the Small Batch Bourbon Collection.
But
don’t stay up too late studying for class the night
before – you’ll want to be extra sharp when
class begins with the Professor!
Time:
3 - 4pm
Complimentary to VIP Ticket Holders
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Loire
Valley Wine
By Ross
Wassermann
4 to 5 pm
The
Loire Valley is France’s third
largest and most diverse wine region. Famous for its natural
beauty and historic chateaux, the region is home to wines
that set international standards for Sauvignon Blanc,
Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, as well as producing
exceptional wines from varietals grown nowhere else. There
are excellent Loire Valley wines in every
style from crisp dry white wines, to earthy reds, elegant
sparkling wines and luscious dessert wines.
Ross Wassermann, of the Loire Valley Wine Bureau, will
lead an introduction to the wines of the Loire Valley
that will include eight wines that give an overview of
the best the region has to offer. Wines will include such
famous names as Sancerre and Vouvray, as well as less
familiar wines that are well worth discovering.
Time:
4-5pm
Note: Complimentary to VIP Ticket Holders
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| Wine
with Chocolate
Quady California Desert Wines
By Andrew &
Laurel Quady
5 to 6 pm
Most
people love chocolate but it is
regarded as notoriously difficult to
pair with wine. However there are a few dessert wines
which not only can
accompany but go beautifully well with
chocolate and Quady Winery’s are
among them. Their Black Muscat
wine, Elysium was the wine of choice
at a wine and chocolate pairing at the
Telluride Wine Festival, two years ago.
Several Quady wines also won Gold
Medals at the 2008 Denver
International Wine Competition.
Join Andrew and Laurel Quady in a
one hour chocolate wine marathon
covering basic chocolate types,
sweetness levels, and different sorts of
chocolate desserts accompanied by
an array of wines.
Time:
5-6pm
Note: Complimentary to VIP Ticket Holders
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