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Tasting #1,483 - Cellar Dwellers, Part 2: Vintage 1994 Grands Vins of Classified Growth Red Bordeaux & California Cabernets
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November 11, 2009 (Wed)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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COST:
$175 (includes corkage charges, 20% gratuity and 9.75% sales tax)
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Last month's tasting of vintage 1994 red Burgundies and California Pinot Noirs received high praise from our sold-out audience. Attendees marveled at the longevity and finesse of the California wines, and were mightily impressed with their elegance. Now, we will explore the fabled 1994 vintage for Cabernet-based wines. In blind conditions, we will taste 10 outstanding selections---- 5 grands vins of Classified Growth Red Bordeaux (including First Growth) and 5 of their California counterparts, each in a separate Riedel cristal glass:
VINTNERS CLUB a California non-profit, public-benefit corporation (founded in 1971) 36 Southridge West Tiburon, California 94920 Telephone: (415) 381-4467 Facsimile: (415) 381-4460 Web site: www.vintnersclub.org ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TASTING #1,483: CELLAR DWELLERS, PART 2: VINTAGE 1994 GRANDS VINS OF CLASSIFIED GROWTH RED BORDEAUX & CALIFORNIA CABERNETS (with 15 years of optimal cellaring) followed by OPTIONAL WINE-PAIRING DINNER 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, at the METROPOLITAN CLUB, 640 Sutter Street (between Taylor and Mason), San Francisco
PRICE FOR THE TASTING: $175. Due to the scarcity of these library wines, seating is limited. At 7:30 p.m., we will adjourn for an optional dinner in the elegant Main Dining Room of the Metropolitan Club, once again featuring older vintages of premium wines: MENU Dietary needs and food allergies can be readily accommodated. Please mention this need at the time you make your reservation.Grilled Tiger Prawns with Celeriac Remoulade 1998 Late Disgorged Blanc de Blanc, Thomas Fogarty Sparkling Wine Works, Santa Cruz Mountains Noisettes of Lamb Tenderloin, Glazed Root Vegetables, Bloomsdale Spinach, Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce 2002 Nth Degree Cabernet Sauvignon, Karl Wente, Livermore Valley 2003 Midsummer Cellars' Cabernet Sauvignon, Canon Creek Vineyard, Napa Valley Persimmon Pudding with Chantilly Cream 2007 Late Harvest Riesling, Rock Wall Wine Company Coffee/Tea PRICE FOR OPTIONAL DINNER: $145 includes corkage charges, 20% gratuity and 9.75% sales tax. TO PAY: Please fax your Visa/Mastercard information to the Vintners Club at (415) 381-4460. Deadline to cancel a reservation and be entitled to receive a refund is 10 a.m. on November 6. VENUE: The Metropolitan Club requires jacket and tie for dinner. No perfumes, colognes, or after-shave, please! |
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