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The Festival invites both novices and aficionados who seek a serious education in the finer things in life to its tastings. The Festival will offer the following all-inclusive package of wine seminars that brings together experts ready to share their unique knowledge and offer guests a comprehensive view of today's wine scene. Learn about the special qualities of specific wines as well as the grapes and techniques that go into creating them. Vintners and principals from a variety of handpicked estates will lead the exciting range of tastings to follow. Led by experts, each session provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of specific wines and identify the qualities of each that most appeal to you. A member of Wine Spectator’s editorial team will introduce this session.

Many new and exciting Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Noir styles are emerging from Marlborough; from sub-regional expressions through to styles which reflect a range of viticulture and winemaking philosophies.
 

The tasting will include wines that are differentiated for viticulture reasons, and also wines which are differentiated by greater winemaker influence. They range from bright, crisp and aromatic, to broader, more textural and age worthy. This seminar will explore new style trends, and showcase wines from the outstanding 2011 vintage.

Featured Wines:

1. NV Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc Brut
2. 2011 Brancott Estate Marlborough Classic Sauvignon Blanc
3. 2011 Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
4. 2011 Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘B’ Sauvignon Blanc
5. 2010 Brancott Estate ‘Icon’ Sauvignon Blanc
6. 2010 Brancott Estate Marlborough Pinot Noir
7. 2010 Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir
8. 2010 Brancott Estate Letter Series ‘T’ Terraces Pinot Noir

Clarendelle's style and structure represent elegance, complexity and balance. Clarendelle strives for "tipicitee" or a style representative of its roots. Their red and white wines are the fruits of an "assemblage" which mirror the marriages of grape varietals found in their estate wines.

Featured Wines:

Clarendelle red 2005
Clarendelle red 2006, « World Premiere »
Le Clarence de Haut Brion 2007
La Chapelle de La Mission Haut Brion 2006
Clarendelle white 2010
Clarendelle white 2009
Clarendelle Rosé 2011, « US Premiere »
Clarendelle Amberwine 2003

CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of the most renowned and historic bodegas in all of Spain. Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo, the company has been an integral part of the Rioja region’s ascendance in the world of fine wine. With their combination of traditional roots and innovative vision, CVNE has been one of Rioja’s most reliable sources for high quality wine. The company is still run by descendants of the Real de Asúa brothers, now represented by the fifth generation with current CEO Victor Urrutia Ybarra.

The 3 family wineries perfectly symbolise the 3 essential principles that have always characterised the CVNE philosophy: the respect of heritage evident at the historic Cune bodegas in Haro; the embrace of new technology and innovation in the James Bond-inspired Viña Real facility; and the valorisation of terroir that is Contino, Rioja's most magical vineyard site transformed into truly magical wines.

This fascinating seminar, led by CEO Victor Urrutia Ybarra, will explore the great wines that have propelled CVNE to the forefront of Rioja. You will also be treated to a glimpse of the illustrious family history, with a rare tasting of some their world famous vintage library selections.