Friday, April 27, 2012
Individual Seminar Series Passes: A limited number of individual passes will be made available for each seminar in 2012. The cost of the individual seminar passes will be $155. Passes are subject to sell-out quickly and are based on a first-come, first served basis.
Seminar One: Why Spain (continues to) Rock!
Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Presenters: European Cellars | Eric Solomon Selection Portfolio Producers (Producers TBA in the coming days.)
Cost: A Weekend Package or Individual Seminar Pass must be purchased in advance.
Exciting viticultural and winemaking practices have been taking place in the Priorat and beyond. European Cellars | Eric Solomon Selection will bring some returning and new producers from their portfolio to feature in this seminar. Take a look (and taste) at why Spain continues to ROCK! The panel will star Rhône variety practitioners from Spain.
Seminar Two: The Return of the Bionic Frog
Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Presenter: Christophe Baron of Cayuse, Walla Walla, Washington
Cost: A Weekend Package or Individual Seminar Pass must be purchased in advance.
Biodynamic guru, Christophe Baron from Cayuse in Walla Walla, Washington will update you on his efforts since his first appearance on the Hospice du Rhône scene in 2000. Always informative and always entertaining.
Rosé Lunch
Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $100 (advance purchase is required)
Friday’s lunch has always celebrated pink wines and for the 20th year we will continue to toast these beauties. Don your best pink attire as we raise our glasses to the vast variety of Rosé wines that have traveled far and wide to be with us for the 2012 revelry. To highlight these lovely pink quaffers, Chef John Toulze of the girl & the fig from Sonoma, California will return to delight guests with Rhône inspired cuisine. The Rosé wines will be provided by the attending producers at the 2012 event.
NEW -- BIG Rhône Rendezvous Tasting
Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Times: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 online / $135 at the door if not sold out
Twenty years calls for a BIG Rhône Rendezvous don’t you think. Producers from far and wide will be pouring BIG bottles at this BIG, lively affair. Many have dusted off wines from their cellar and others have created something unique to celebrate this momentous occasion. To complement this BIG evening of BIG bottles highly-acclaimed chefs hailing from esteemed Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee will be serving up a taste of the South in a BIG way. Tables flowing with charcuterie and cheese will span the Tasting Pavilion throughout the entire evening. An hour into the tasting, Blackberry Farm will unveil food stations billowing with robust and scrumptious bites. This will be the only event throughout the weekend that the "Number 1 Resort in the Continental U.S. and Canada" as voted by Travel + Leisure for their 2011 World's Best Awards, will showcase their culinary talents. So, don a snazzy outfit and get ready to rendezvous at the BIG 20th celebration of Hospice du Rhône!
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Seminar Three: A Collective Quest
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Presenters: Yves Cuilleron, François Villard and Pierre Gaillard of Les Vins de Vienne, Chavanay, France
Cost: A Weekend Package or Individual Seminar Pass must be purchased in advance.
Three vintners, three approaches to winemaking and growing. Les Vins de Vienne have succeeded in producing an alchemy that combines three sensibilities into a high-performance team spirit. This collective commitment to the production of quality wines is brought about by each individual experience. The wines and philosophies of these three long time amigos of Hospice du Rhône will be explored.
Seminar Four: Research, Revelations and the Art of Being Different
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Presenter: Chester Osborn of d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale, South Australia
Cost: A Weekend Package or Individual Seminar Pass must be purchased in advance.
Numerous studies, both geologic and sub-regional have taken place since Chester’s last presentation in 1999. The ever dynamic Chester Osborn of d'Arenberg will be detailing these studies and will explain and show you how this information has impacted his viticulture and winemaking practices.
Lunch and Live Auction
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $100 (advance purchase is required)
Raise your fork and your paddle while dining on a meal carefully paired with Rhône wines in mind. Long-time friend, Chef Rick Manson of the Far Western Tavern from Guadalupe, California will treat the crowd to delectable dishes. Enjoy this unique opportunity to bid on rare and one-of-a-kind auction lots generously donated by Hospice du Rhône friends and Rhône producers. Wines for this lunch will be provided by the attending producers at the 2012 event.
Grand Tasting
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Times: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Private Hour for Media and Trade (tickets must be purchased in advance)
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Consumers
Cost: $100 online / $110 at the door if not sold out
One of the most comprehensive tastings of Rhône variety wines, this event boasts producers from throughout the world. It has been noted that to duplicate this tasting one would require a passport, numerous flights and a few weeks of travel. To complement the wines poured, Specialty Food Purveyors will be stationed throughout the venue to share their wares. In addition to food and wine tables, nationally acclaimed chefs will show-off their talents in the demonstration kitchen.
Farewell BBQ
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $100 (advance purchase is required)
Gather at the Farewell BBQ with all of your friends for one last hoorah as we close out 20 years! A BBQ with a fiesta twist will be prepared and served by Chef Maegen Loring of The Neon Carrot of San Luis Obispo, California. Beyond the food and conversation, try your hand at the Blackjack table or give the craps table a whirl. Cash in your “chips” for Rhône prizes that are oh-so-ever Hospice du Rhône inspired! Dance the night away to local favorite and legend Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band! Wines will be provided by the many attending producers and importers in attendance. |
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