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Travel around the world and visit the greatest wine producing regions without leaving Newport, by attending any of the multi-level Guided Tastings offered over the weekend. Led by industry experts, the sessions are designed for both the curious new wine drinker and the most seasoned connoisseur.
In addition to the Guided Tastings, several Wine & Food Pairing sessions are scheduled with chefs, cookbook authors and other instructors.
All Guided Tastings and Wine & Food Pairings have an additional fee, and advance reservations are required. You do not have to purchase a ticket to the Grand Tasting in order to purchase a ticket to any of the seminars, with the exception of the "One Hour Wine Expert" with Kevin Zraly on Saturday, September 27, which is sold only as a package. Prices and times of sessions vary. See below.
Preliminary Seminar Schedule
Please check back for complete details of all seminars. Tickets for these sessions will be on sale soon.
11 am to 1 pm--Rosecliff Cooking Pavilion
Cheese and Wine Pairings
Ihsan Gurdal, Formaggio Kitchens
$50 per person
Noon to 1 pm--Rosecliff Lecture Tent
A Look at New Zealand Pinot Noir
George Geris and Stuart Devine, Villa Maria
$40 per person
1 pm to 2 pm--Rosecliff Cooking Pavilion
Annie Copps, Food Editor, Yankee Magazine
Subject TBA
$40 per person
2 pm to 3 pm--Rosecliff Lecture Tent
Building a Montalcino Super Tuscan-The Making of a Masterpiece
William Whiting, Banfi Vintners
Enjoy a unique tasting of varietal component to understand how they harmonize in the Montalcino Super Tuscan cuvees Cum Laude, SummuS and ExcelsuS from the Castello Banfi Vineyard Estate in Montalcino. Experience a rare, first-hand look at the result of three decades of research and study by Castello Banfi together with the universities of Milan and Pisa, including clonal development of the Sangiovese grape, perhaps best known for the region's Brunello wine but a key component in the mirror "Sant'Antimo DOC" denomination. $40 per person
10 am to 11 am--Rosecliff Lecture Tent
Explore 2004 Chateauneuf-du-Pape With Alain Junguenet
Alain Junguenet and John Junguenet, Wines of France, Inc.
There is a good reason that Rhone fanatic Robert Parker declared Alain Junguenet "Mr. Chateauneuf-du-Pape": Alain is a longtime devotee of the region and its wines. His company, Wines of France, represents many of this southern Rhone appellation's top estates. The region's vineyards produce rich, complex, excellent red wines that perfectly match the robust flavors of the local cuisine. All in all, the southern Rhone is a historic, architectural and gastronomic showcase. Enjoy a tasting tour of 2004 Chateauneuf-du-pape with Alain and his son John, and taste eleven different wines from their portfolio. Wines include Bosquet des Papes 'Tradition' 2004, Clos des Brusquieres 2004, Domaine de la Cote del l'Ange 'Tradition' 2004, Chateau Fortia 'Tradition' 2004, Domaine Moulin-Tacussel 2004, Domaine des Relagnes 'Tradition' 2004, Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils 'Tradition' 2004, Cuvee du Vatican 'Tradition' 2004, Le Vieux Donjon 2004, Clos des Papes 2004, and one other surprise vintage. $40 per person
11 am to 12 pm--Marble House Terrace
The One Hour Wine Expert
Kevin Zraly, founder & instructor, Windows on the World Wine School and author of the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
Noted author and lecturer Kevin Zraly leads his highly acclaimed one-hour, fast-paced, action-packed wine seminar. Zraly, often called the "one man Cirque due Soleil" takes you on a tasting tour of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Join him for this extraordinary opportunity to learn first-hand from the "one hour wine expert." This seminar is sure to sell out quickly, so register early!
Saturday session sold only as a special combo ticket with the Saturday Grand Tasting--Save $15 on the package.
Preservation Society Members $100 per person
General admission thru September 1 $115 per person
General admission after September 1 $125 per person
11 am to 12 pm--Rosecliff Cooking Pavilion
Ming Tsai Cooking Demonstration
Ming Tsai, host and executive producer of public television's Simply Ming, and chef-owner of Blue Ginger in Wellesley, MA
Subject TBA
$60 per person
12 pm to 1 pm--Rosecliff Lecture Tent
TBA
1 pm to 2 pm--Rosecliff Cooking Pavilion
Sergio Esposito, Italian Wine Merchants
Subject TBA
10 am to 11 am--Rosecliff Lecture Tent
The One Hour Wine Expert
Kevin Zraly, founder & instructor, Windows on the World Wine School and author of the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
Noted author and lecturer Kevin Zraly leads his highly acclaimed one-hour, fast-paced, action-packed wine seminar. Zraly, often called the "one man Cirque due Soleil" takes you on a tasting tour of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Join him for this extraordinary opportunity to learn first-hand from the "one hour wine expert." This seminar is sure to sell out quickly, so register early!
Sunday Seminar only: $40 per person
Special combo ticket- Sunday seminar plus Sunday Grand Tasting, save $25 on the package.
Preservation Society Members $ 90
General admission thru September 1 $105
General admission after September 1 $115
11 am to 12 pm--Rosecliff Cooking Pavilion
Nancy Verde Barr, former executive chef to Julia Child, cookbook author
Subject TBA
$40 per person
12 pm to 1 pm--Rosecliff Lecture Tent
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