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2008 Wine SeminarApril 11-13, 2008 at the Marriott West Palm Beach1001 Okeechobee Boulevard | West Palm Beach, Fl. 33401 Sponsored by L’ecole du Vin | Arlette G. Cataldo, CFP, President Click here to register for 2008 symposium Moderated by Clive Coates, M.W., CLIVE COATES MW (Master of Wine) is one of the world's leading wine authorities. Coates' lifetime of distinguished activity in the field has been recognised by the French government, which awarded him the Chevalier de l'Ordre du Mérite Agricole, and he's also been honoured with a "Rame d'Honneur" by Le Verre et L'Assiette, the Ruffino/Cyril Ray Memorial Prize for his writings on Italian wine, and the title of "Wine Writer of the Year" for 1998/1999 in the Champagne Lanson awards. His numerous books are considered some of the best ever written on the subject of wines and in particular the history of the vineyards. For more than twenty years his independent fine wine magazine “THE VINE” has been read by oenophiles world wide. Friday, April 11, 2008 Seminar I (optional) Domaine de la Romanee Conte Burgundy Once in a lifetime 7:00PM-9:30PM Presented by Clive Coates MW As Clive has said “The scarcest, most expensive - and frequently the best - wine in the world ... If you can lay your hands on a case - and that is a big 'if' - you would have to pay £5,000 or more for a young vintage, double or treble for a wine in its prime. ... This is the purest, most aristocratic and most intense example of Pinot Noir you could possibly imagine. Not only nectar: a yardstick with which to judge all other Burgundies.” This tasting will includeEschezeau, Grand Eschezeau , Richebourg , Romane Saint Vivante and the famous La Tache in four vintages. Yes that is 20 different wines!. Seating will have to be extremely limited seating so sign up fast!” Saturday, March 17th, 2007 Registration and Breakfast | 8:30 - 9:15 AM Welcome and Introductions | 9:15 - 9:30 AM Seminar II Le Pavillon Ermitage Maison M. Chapoutier Rhone. -Syrah 9:30-11:30 AM Presented by Michel Chapoutier Proprietor & Winemaker From vines averaging 65 years in age this hermitage sets a standard for the wines. Michel took over the winemaking in 1990 with a burst of astonishing wines year after year. This monumental wine boasts extraordinary richness and clarity that at first taste will absolutely stun you with its brilliance. Michel himself will walk us through a history of Chapoutier’s presence in the Rhone from 1808 to the present day while we delight over these wines all coming from the Maison. Lunch on your own | 11:30 - 1:00 PM Seminar III 1:00-3:00 PM Chateau Angelus SA Saint-Emilion Presented by Mme Coralie de Boüard A scant kilometre from the famous bell-tower at Saint Emilion, on its renowned south facing "pied de côte" (foot of the hill) site, Château Angélus is the story of a passionate involvement of the last four generations of the Boüard de Laforest family. Coralie will talk about the vines averaging 30 years in age we will taste the wines going back to 1988.All of the wines originating from the Chateau cellars plus an added bonus of three vintages of La Fleur de Bouard. Seminar IV Corton Clos- Rognet Grand Crus Domaine Meo-Camuzet Burgundy 3:30 - 5:00 PM Presented by Jean-Nicolas Meo It does not get more blue-chip than this Domaine! “At Vosne-Romanée, in the heart of the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy, we have the good fortune to work 'terroirs' which have been known throughout the world for centuries. To be worthy of them and to remain loyal to them, our estate has developed a know-how inspired by tradition: we transcend ancestral methods so as to express the quintessence of each appellation.” The Domaine boasts four Grand Crus and nine premier Crus we will have the privilege of Jean Nicolas himself presiding over the tasting. Here, again all of the wines will come directly from the Domaine cellars. Gourmet Dinner 7:30 - 11:00 PM Brad Kelly | Chef de Cuisine Chef Brad needs no introduction as our returning Chef. It is simply not fair that we get to have him and his team prepare for us once more. From Lautrec, Le Bec Fin and La Cote Basque are just a small past of his resume.. We are honored and lucky to have them prepare this year’s gourmet dinner once again. Sous Chef Jeremy Voytish and Micah Robinson sommelier will again be assisting with preparations, decanting and guiding us throughout the dinner. Sunday March, 18th 2006 Seminar V Le Domaine des Baumard Loire Valley 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Presented by Florent Baumard | Winemaker & Proprietor Quarts de Chaume and Savennieres I can not chose which one I like better- so we will be having both! With a criss-cross tasting Florent will take us through the Domaines wines horizontally followed by two outstanding verticals back to 1945. Florent is unquestionably one of the worlds greatest winemakers and with the help of Frederick Ek ProprietorEx Cellars Wine Agencies we will be dazzled by this spectacular “once in a lifetime” tasting of these wines. | |||
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