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Trapp Family Lodge New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc tasting
February 24, 2012 (Fri)
from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stowe, VT
Cost: $15.00
Event ID #407000
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Friday, February 24th 4:00 to 6:00
We will be tasting new releases of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, for inclusion on our list. John Fagan of Calmont Beverage, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. When the first growers planted grapes in Marlborough in the 1970s (there is evidence of plantings as early as 1870s), it is unlikely they would have foreseen the extent of the growth and fame that the region’s wine industry would achieve, based upon a single varietal called Sauvignon Blanc. The distinctive pungency and zesty fruit flavours of the first Marlborough wines, in particular Sauvignon Blanc, captured the imagination of the country's winemakers as well as international wine commentators and consumers and sparked an unparalleled boom in vineyard development. The region currenly has 23,600 hectares of land planted with grapes. These plantings are primarily located within the Wairau Valley. Over the last decade, viticulture has also spread southeast into the smaller slightly cooler Awatere Valley. More recently the southern side valleys of the Wairau – Fairhall, Hawkesbury and Waihopai – have gathered a collection of vines. Located on the east coast with mountains to the west, Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest areas. In these bright, but relatively ‘cool’ climate conditions, the grapes have the advantage of a long slow, flavour-intensifying ripening period. Marked diurnal (day/night) temperature variations are a key factor behind the ability of Marlborough grapes to retain both fresh, vibrant fruit and crisp, herbaceous characters. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Giesen, Marlborough 2009
3 Brooms, Marlborough 2010
90+ Cellars, “Lot 2”, Marlborough 2011
Spy Cellars, Marlborough 2011
Sineann, Marlborough 2010
A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
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Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Friday, February 24th 4:00 to 6:00
We will be tasting new releases of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, for inclusion on our list. John Fagan of Calmont Beverage, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. When the first growers planted grapes in Marlborough in the 1970s (there is evidence of plantings as early as 1870s), it is unlikely they would have foreseen the extent of the growth and fame that the region’s wine industry would achieve, based upon a single varietal called Sauvignon Blanc. The distinctive pungency and zesty fruit flavours of the first Marlborough wines, in particular Sauvignon Blanc, captured the imagination of the country's winemakers as well as international wine commentators and consumers and sparked an unparalleled boom in vineyard development. The region currenly has 23,600 hectares of land planted with grapes. These plantings are primarily located within the Wairau Valley. Over the last decade, viticulture has also spread southeast into the smaller slightly cooler Awatere Valley. More recently the southern side valleys of the Wairau – Fairhall, Hawkesbury and Waihopai – have gathered a collection of vines. Located on the east coast with mountains to the west, Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest areas. In these bright, but relatively ‘cool’ climate conditions, the grapes have the advantage of a long slow, flavour-intensifying ripening period. Marked diurnal (day/night) temperature variations are a key factor behind the ability of Marlborough grapes to retain both fresh, vibrant fruit and crisp, herbaceous characters. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Giesen, Marlborough 2009
3 Brooms, Marlborough 2010
90+ Cellars, “Lot 2”, Marlborough 2011
Spy Cellars, Marlborough 2011
Sineann, Marlborough 2010
A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
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