The Date and Time: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 PM to 4PM
The Event: World Malbec Day: a tutored trade tasting of Argentine
Malbec and beyond.
The Venue: 580 The Loft, King Street West
The Target Audience: wine trade. There wree 54 seats, and by the end of
the seminar, most were filled.
The Availability/Catalogue: most wines are available through the normal
LCBO distribution channels.
The Quote/Background: "Malbec continues to grow in 2011 over 2010 with
11.4% increase. Torrontes climbed 26% in 2011, over 2010." David
Lawrason moderated the panel and kept us all from running over.
The Wines: There were 18 wines, but 12 were non-Malbec.
The Event: World Malbec Day: a tutored trade tasting of Argentine
Malbec and beyond.
The Venue: 580 The Loft, King Street West
The Target Audience: wine trade. There wree 54 seats, and by the end of
the seminar, most were filled.
The Availability/Catalogue: most wines are available through the normal
LCBO distribution channels.
The Quote/Background: "Malbec continues to grow in 2011 over 2010 with
11.4% increase. Torrontes climbed 26% in 2011, over 2010." David
Lawrason moderated the panel and kept us all from running over.
The Wines: There were 18 wines, but 12 were non-Malbec.
**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Familia Schroeder Saurus Barrel Fermented Malbec 2009, private order
$25
-Nieto Senetiner Bonarda Limited Edition 2009, est $25 but N/A
-Familia Schroeder Saurus Barrel Fermented Malbec 2009, private order
$25
-Nieto Senetiner Bonarda Limited Edition 2009, est $25 but N/A
***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price
Rating terms):
-Trapiche Sparkling Extra Brut, +262261, $11.95 (10% Malbec!, 70%
chardonnay, 20% Semillon)
-Dominio Del Plata Crios Torrontes 2011, consignment $14.95
-Broquel Chardonnay 2010, +270231, $13.95
-Rutini Malbec 2009, private order $21.95
-Benegas Malbec 2009, $17.95
-Colome Malbec Estate 2010, 27.95
-Graffigna Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, +277830, $16.95
-Trivento Golden Reserve Syrah 2008, $22
Rating terms):
-Trapiche Sparkling Extra Brut, +262261, $11.95 (10% Malbec!, 70%
chardonnay, 20% Semillon)
-Dominio Del Plata Crios Torrontes 2011, consignment $14.95
-Broquel Chardonnay 2010, +270231, $13.95
-Rutini Malbec 2009, private order $21.95
-Benegas Malbec 2009, $17.95
-Colome Malbec Estate 2010, 27.95
-Graffigna Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, +277830, $16.95
-Trivento Golden Reserve Syrah 2008, $22
*** GOOD -- Three Stars (85 – 87 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Graffigna Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio 2011, +164756, $12.95
-Santa Ana La Mascotta Chardonnay 2010, +126870, $14.95
-Trivento Amado Sur 2011, $15 [Torrontes blend with viognier and
chardonnay]
-Zuccardi Q Malbec 2009, +723478, $19.95
-Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2010, $17.95
-Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2010, +50849, $19.95
-Dominio del Plata Ben Marco Malbec 2009, consignment $20.95
-Manos Negras Pinot Noir 2008, Vintages July $14.95
-Graffigna Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio 2011, +164756, $12.95
-Santa Ana La Mascotta Chardonnay 2010, +126870, $14.95
-Trivento Amado Sur 2011, $15 [Torrontes blend with viognier and
chardonnay]
-Zuccardi Q Malbec 2009, +723478, $19.95
-Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2010, $17.95
-Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2010, +50849, $19.95
-Dominio del Plata Ben Marco Malbec 2009, consignment $20.95
-Manos Negras Pinot Noir 2008, Vintages July $14.95
The Food: bread, water.
The Downside: I thought the whole seminar was about Malbec. Instead, of
the 18 wines, only 8 were Malbec.
The Upside: a chance to taste Argentine wines with plenty of time and
space and sitting down.
The Contact Person: monica.ralphs@sympatico.ca
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade):
86.
The Downside: I thought the whole seminar was about Malbec. Instead, of
the 18 wines, only 8 were Malbec.
The Upside: a chance to taste Argentine wines with plenty of time and
space and sitting down.
The Contact Person: monica.ralphs@sympatico.ca
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade):
86.
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