The Date and Time: Monday, May 5, 2014 Noon to 4 Pm
The Event: Portfolio tasting of 30.50 Imports.
The Venue: Canoe
The Target Audience: wine trade, clients, media
The Availability/Catalogue: all wines are available through consignment or private order.
The Quote/Background: There were about 60 wines listed, including the rare Chateau Musar, Pearl Morissette from Ontario, and some dynamite sherries from Bodegas Tradicion.
The Wines: I did not try every wine. Prices are licensee.
**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Valle de Junco Lapa dos Gaivoes Eschola 2008, $25.95
-Sidonio de Sousa Garrafeira 2009, $39.95
-Belem's Madeira Wine Lda 10 Year Old Verdelho NV, $54.95
-Bodegas Tradicion 12 Year Old Fino NV, $55
-Bodegas Tradicion 30 Year Old Amontillado NV, $100
-Peter Zemmer Schiava Gentile 2013 DOC, $13.95
-Il Paradiso di Frassina Brunello di Montalcino 2008, $59.95
-Dom. Michel Mallard & Fils Aloxe-Corton 1er cru Les Valozieres 2009, $74.95
-Chateau Barrejat Seduction 2011 Madiran, $21.95
-Chateau Musar Red 2001, $59.95
***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Sidonio de Sousa Bairrada Tinto Reserva 2008, $20.95
-Porta da Teira Ninfa Rose 2013, $17.95
-Bodegas Amador Garcia Penagudo Blanco 2012 Viura, $13.95
-Bodegas Medrani Irazu Crianza 2010 Rioja, $17.95
-Bodegas Tradicion 20 Year Old Pedro Ximenez NV, $110
-Peter Zemmer Muller Thurgau 2013 DOC, $19.95
-Cantina di Venoso Aglianico del Vulture Vignali 2011, $15.957
-Castello di Verduno Barolo Massara 2006, $64.9577
-Fattoria Casabianca Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva 2010, $24.50
-Castello La Leccia Chianti Classico 2010, $24.95
-Castello La Leccia Chianti Classico Riserva Bruciagna 2009, $34.95
-Il Paradiso di Frassina Gea Sant'Antimo Rosso 2009, $49.95
-Musella Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva 2008, $65.95
-Pearl Morissette Chardonnay Cuvee 19th Street 2010 VQA, $29.50
-Pearl Morissette Chardonnay Cuvee 19th Street 2011 VQA, $29.50
-Pearl Morissette Cabernet Franc 2011 VQA, $32.08
-Dom. Michel Mallard & Fils Ladoix Le Clos Royer 2010, $49.95
-Chapuy Carte Verte Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne, $49.95 [half-bottles are only half the price, $24.95]
-Chateau Barrejat Cuvee des Vieux Ceps 2010 Madiran, $24.95 [old vines]
-Chateau Musar Hochar Pere et Fils Red 2008, $29.95
-Roots Run Deep Winery Educated Guess Chardonnay 2011 Napa, $23.95
*** GOOD -- Three Stars (85 – 87 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Porta da Teira Ninfa Branco Sauvignon Blanc-Fernnao Pires 2012, $17.95
-Bodegas Briego Reserva 2009 Ribera del Duero, $29.95
-Celler Cesca Vicent Red 2011 Priorat, $21.95
-Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio La Lot IGT 2013, $13.95
-Castello di Verduno Barbaresco Rabaja 2008, $59.95
-Fattoria Casabianca Coppai Chianti Colli Senesi 2012, $12.95
-Chateau Musar Jeune Red 2011, $20.95
-Roots Run Deep Winery Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Napa, $26.95
The Food: oysters, charcuterie, cheese, pates, quails eggs, breads.
The Downside: the controversial Pearl Morissette Riesling Cuvee Black Ball was missing.
The Upside: a chance to connect with some wine makers who were present.
The Contact Person: info@3050imports.com;
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 90.
Chimo! www.deantudor.com
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