Here’s an example of what’s coming to South Beach during the Miami International Wine Fair…
The Rhone Valley vs. The Rhone Rangers
In the 700 years since Pope Clement brought Church to Avignon and changed the face of the Rhone Valley forever, its wines and grapes have delighted tasters and connoisseurs around the world.
Today, the Syrah grape has enjoyed enormous influence since moved from her home in northern Rhone, growing successfully in regions ranging from California and Washington to Australia. It has only been about 25 years since a group of wild-eyed grape farmers bound together to promote the bounty of the Rhone right here at home and the growing interest in Grenache has followed their trajectory.
Do our New World wines stand up to the elegance, strength and terroir of their Old World cousins? Has the integrity of the grape (or grapes) held up in her journey around the globe? Were the Rhone Rangers clairvoyant in bringing these grapes to our shores? With some of the best that Rhone and her Rangers have to offer, you can decide for yourself on Sunday, October 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Cost: $95 per person
Capacity: 50 people
For tickets visit www.miamiwinefair.com or call 1-877-577-WINE
Wines that will be tasted:
Wine List Price Pts.*
2005 Sine Qua Non Grenache Atlantis Fe 203 2B $395 98 WA
1996 Sean Thackrey Syrah Orion $150 91 WS
1996 Hermitage Jean-Louis Chave $169 93 WS
1998 Hermitage La Chapelle P. Jaboulet $100 96 WS
2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine du Caillou, Le Clos du Caillou Les Quartz $66 96 WA
1998 Cape D’Estaing Shiraz Admiral’s Reserve $65 91 WA
1999 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Château Rayas $220 92 WA
1999 Glen Fiona Syrah Basket Press $65 89 WS
*WA: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker). WS: Wine Spectator
Spain vs. the Rest of the World
Pancho Campo M.W., Spain’s first and only Master of Wine, will present a unique seminar that has never been seen before in South Florida on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Miami Beach Convention Center. “Spain vs. the Rest of The World” will guide us through an unparalleled experience where we’ll taste some of Spain’s most celebrated wines with some of the world’s classic collectables. All wines will first be sampled blindly for attendees to evaluate each wine and pick their favorite. The scores will then be collected and shared with the audience in an interactive setting. This wonderful exercise will be followed by an in-depth presentation about each wine by Mr. Campo.
Cost: $150 per person
Capacity: 30 people
For tickets visit www.miamiwinefair.com or call 1-877-577-WINE
Wines that will be tasted:
Wine List Pts.*
2005 Aalto PS, Ribera del Duero 98 WA
2004 Muga Aro, Rioja 98 WA
2003 Felix Callejo Reserva de Familia, Ribera del Duero 98 WA
1998 Vega Sicilia Unico, Castilla y Leon 96 WA
2005 Almaviva, Chile 95 WS
2003 Clos d’Estournel, France 98 WA
2006 Glaetzer Amon Ra, Australia 97-100 WA
2005 Ornellaia, Italy 95 WS
2005 Cuvelier de los Andes, Argentina 94 WA
2005 Caymus Select, California 94 WS
*WA: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker). WS: Wine Spectator
Infiniti Returns as Presenting Sponsor
For the second consecutive year, Infiniti will be the presenting sponsor of the Miami International Wine Fair. “Infiniti’s decision to continue investing in Florida’s largest wine expo despite the current economic uncertainty serves as testament of the extraordinary results delivered by last year’s edition,” said David Bernad, co-founder and general manager of the Wine Fair. “Infiniti is a world-class partner and a great brand to associate with the epicurean lifestyle promoted by the Miami International Wine Fair”, added Bernad. To learn more about Infiniti’s vehicles’ design and performance visit www.infiniti.com.
Last Call for Exhibitors
It’s not too late for wine producers from around the world and their U.S. representatives to register to exhibit at the 2008 Miami International Wine Fair. Due to overwhelming demand, the Fair will be expanding its original floor plan to accommodate new exhibitors. For additional information, please contact our sales office at info@miamiwinefair.com or call 1-866-887-WINE. The final deadline is October 15, 2008.
Other Upcoming Events
Spanish Wine Education – New York 21-23 October 2008
Professional Certification on the Spanish Wine Industry
An unique opportunity to discover the quality and variety of Spanish wines. This program is a certified, comprehensive and all inclusive 2.5 day Spanish wine course, with an intensive tasting component. It covers the main Spain’s DO’s, terroir, wine laws, wine styles, grape varieties, etc. It will end with an exam (theory and blind tasting of 6 wines).
The Warwick New York Hotel
65 West 54th Street, NYC
New York 10019 USA
Additional information for both events: Info@thewineacademy.com, +34 91 781 63 67, www.spainwines.es, www.thewineacademy.es
