Tasting of Prestige Cuvee Champagnes, Vintage 1990
February 8, 2012 (Wed)
from 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
San Francisco, CA
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VINTNERS CLUB
a California non-profit, public-benefit corporation
(founded in 1971)
Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 381-4467
www.vintnersclub.com
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BLIND-TASTING #1,502: A RETROSPECTIVE OF THE PRESTIGE CUVEE CHAMPAGNES OF 1990
6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2012
VENUE: Metropolitan Club, San Francisco
We are pleased to announce a highly-coveted tasting of NINE of the greatest names in Fine Vintage Champagne from one of the most highly rated vintages of the last century.
1990 is widely regarded as superb for French Champagnes for it was a vintage that was crowned by the long, hot and dry summer. The resultant wines had excellent alcohol and acidity levels--- a much greater proportion of ripe tartaric acid to unripe malic acid of any vintage on record. Thus, astonishingly luxurious, mythical Champagnes were produced and connoisseurs have marvelled at their body, depth of fruit, finesse and longevity.
With Valentine's Day around the corner, we will taste and evaluate:
Champagne Charles Heidsieck, Brut, Millesime, Reims
Champagne Perrier-Jouet, Fleur de Champagne, Cuvee Belle Epoque, Brut, Epernay (en magnum)
Champagne Pol Roger, Extra Cuvee de Reserve, Brut, Epernay
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Vintage Reserve, Brut, Reims (en magnum)
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, La Grande Dame, Brut, Millesime, Reims
Champagne Taittinger, Brut, Millesime, Reims
Champagne A.R. Lenoble, grand cru, Blanc de Blancs, Millesime, Damery
Champagne A.R. Lenoble, Gentilhomme, grand cru, Brut, Millesime, Damery
We know that it can be a challenge to taste Champagne; so, traditional stemware (9 Riedel crystal glasses) rather than flutes will be provided. Bremner wafers will be available to cleanse your palate as you go through the line up. Comfortable seating in an elegant location will enhance the experience.
The Best Champagnes - The Best Vintage - The Best Venue!
Due to the scarcity of these 21-year-old Champagnes and their astronomical prices (some as high as $500.00/bottle), seats will be assigned strictly in the order in which payment is received. Vintners Club members will have priority.
PRICE - includes all gratuities and taxes: $185/member, $250/non-member for payment submitted by January 20. $195/member, $260/non-member thereafter.
TO RESERVE:
First, E-mail the Vintners Club, info@vintnersclub.com, to confirm seat availability.
Then, 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 February 1.
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