Master Wine Tasting Event
July 27, 2010 (Tue) - August 1, 2010 (Sun)
from 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tampa, florida
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
Wines of California
The theme of this year’s Master Wine Tasting Event
is “wines you may know and wines you’ll want to know.”
We think it’s safe to say that these California labels will likely fall
into the “wines you know” category, coming, as they do, from three
of the most celebrated wineries in the world.
– RED –
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reemark Abb ey Sycamore, Rutherford, Napa Valley, 2003C
abernet Sauvignon BlendT
asting note: “Black raspberries and dark cherrieswrapped in a milk chocolate coat. This is the benchmark
for what great California Cabernets should be.”
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air it with: Filet MignonB
eringer Bancroft Ranch, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, 2003M
erlotT
asting note: “Ripe-black fruit flavors with hints of cedar and roasted coffeebeans. The mountain fruit in this wine makes for some of the most forceful, yet
smooth, wines in the New World.”
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air it with: Delmonico or Dry Aged Sirloin– WHITE –
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amb ria Bench Break, Santa Maria, 2006C
hardonnayT
asting note: “Rich, buttery citrus, peach and nutmeg flavorswith a minerality that is seldom found in California Chardonnays.”
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air it with: Cedar Planked SalmonWines of Spain
Over the last twenty years, wine impresario Jorge Ordoñez
has played a pivotal role in elevating the wines of his native
Spain to the international stage. He mentors selected artisan
vintners as they modernize and create flavor profiles that will
appeal to a global audience, while retaining their unique
Spanish character. This is a rare opportunity to experience
what will very likely be the next great wines of Spain.
RED –
T
riton, Tinta del Toro, Castilla y Leon, 2008T
empranilloT
asting note: “This will be the next great wine of Spain.An explosion of red and black raspberries, with massive but smooth tannins.
A seductive blend of power and complexity, wrapped in a Spanish blanket.”
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air it with: Double Cut Lamb Rib ChopsA
vante, Bierzo, 2009M
enciaT
asting note: “Mencia is the hottest native varietalin Spain right now. This is an exotic red wine with flavors
and aromas of wild blueberries, dark cherries and toast.
It is medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a smooth finish.”
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air it with: Veal Chop or Sesame Seared Tuna– WHITE –
B
otani, Malaga, 2008/09M
uscatT
asting note: “Made from old vines on the steep slate slopes of Malaga,this crisp and dry white is unlike any other in the world. Its floral aromatics
make you think it might be sweet, but it is dry and food friendly.”
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air it with: Seared Citrus Glazed SalmonJ
orge Ordoñez Vict oria #2, Málaga, 2006/07M
uscat of AlexandriaT
asting note: “Muscat of Alexandria is a variety of the muscat grapethat is used for dessert wines. This wine is fresh and intense, with a mix
of freshly peeled apple, orange peel, bee pollen and aromatic herbs.”
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air it with: All of our dessertsWines of Austrailia
Within just a few years of their first successful vine planting in
Australia in the early 1800s, the enthusiastic vintners from down
under began exporting their wines across the globe. Today, Australia is
the fourth-largest exporter in the world, boasting internationally
acclaimed wines most wine lovers will be familiar with, as well as
world-class wines few will have heard of. We are thrilled to share with
you a collection of vintages that represent the very best of Aussie wines.
– RED –
G
reg Norman Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2002C
abernet SauvignonT
asting note: “Black currant, mocha, cedar wood, and spiceare all evident on the palate. Fine tannins and a firm structure
characterize this elegant, distinctive Coonawarra Cabernet.”
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air it with: Sliced Filet with Cipollini Onions and Wild MushroomsG
reg Norman Reserve Shiraz, Limestone Coast, 2003S
hirazT
asting note: “Flavors of plums, blackberries, and spicy clove,with supple tannins and a long finish. Compare to the Beringer Merlot
and Triton Tinto del Toro and see which you like best.”
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air it with: Delmonico or Dry Aged SirloinT
he Chook Sparkling ShirazS
hirazT
asting note: “This is a wine done only in Australia. Richand lightly sweet raspberry, blackberry and strawberry jam flavors
make this a great apertif wine or dessert sparkler.”
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air it with: Use it for an opening toast, or enjoy it with (or as) dessert.– WHITE –
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enfolds Bin 311, Tumb arumb a, 2008C
hardonnayT
asting note: “Flavors of grapefruit and lemon, with a subtlecreaminess coming from French oak barrel maturation.
With a backbone of mineral acidity, this wine is as complex
and restrained as an Australian Chardonnay can be.”
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