Windows on the World Wine School  

Kevin Zraly - Keynote Address

Kevin Zraly worked at Windows on the World Restaurant from its opening in 1976 until September 11, 2001. He is the founder and teacher of the immensely popular Windows on the World Wine School that has graduated over 16,000 students since its inception. The classes are now held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.

His book, Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is the largest selling wine book with over 2,500,000 copies sold. He has been teaching about wine for over 30 years, beginning at the age of 20, and has studied winemaking techniques in all the major wine regions of the world. The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Wine Council, the James Beard Award as the Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year, and the Food and Beverage Association's Man of the Year Award, Kevin is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Culinary Institute of America, and has been the subject of personal features in The New York Times, People magazine, The Wall Street Journal, GQ magazine, Newsweek, and USA Today, among others.

Kevin is also the Vice President of Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group. Kevin also joined erobertparker.com as a consultant. His charisma, engagingly breezy style, and love of wine captivate everyone he teaches.

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Gloria Maroti Frazee

Gloria oversees Wine Spectator School, which offers wine courses for consumers as well as restaurant, retail and winery sales staff at winespectatorschool.com. She also conducts wine seminars internationally.

Gloria is a graduate of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management and worked in the marketing department at a large winery. Gloria managed brands ranging in production from 10,000 to 1.2 million cases and developed nationally-implemented wine appreciation, sales and service training programs.

Gloria eventually found her dream job at Wine Spectator, where she launched Wine Spectator School. The on-line courses include video-clips with winemakers, tutored tastings to share with friends, worksheets, study guides and maps.

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He has generously sourced wines from some of the greatest vintages of recent history:
Corton Charlemagne: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Corton Grancey: 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005

This is a rare treat indeed. Participants will have early access the Grand Tasting when this seminar is completed. Price: $75.00
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11:30 AM– 12:30 PM
“The One Hour Wine Expert” with Kevin Zraly
Noted wine expert and educator Kevin Zraly leads his highly acclaimed one-hour, fast-paced, action-packed wine seminar.  Zraly, often called the “one man Cirque du Soleil” takes you on a tasting tour of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.  With his characteristic high-octane, witty style, Kevin’s approach to teaching wine is to strip away the snobbery and intimidation, making it a fun and approachable voyage of discovery for the senses.  Expand your wine vocabulary as Kevin demystifies the usage and meaning of common wine terms such as acidity, tannin, oak and fruit, and learn helpful tips to address the often daunting task of pairing wine and food.  Kevin also discusses the lies, myths and misconceptions about wine, the differing ways people taste wine, emerging wine regions, and how to find the best value bottles for every budget. Participants are guaranteed an early entrance to the Grand Tasting. This seminar is sure to sell out quickly, so register early! Price: $30.00
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12:00 – 1:00 PM       
o ya… Sake and Sushi featuring Boston's Premier Sushi Restaurant
Boston sushi hot spot, o ya, teams up with noted sake importer, Joto Sake to test the limits of Japanese food and sake. Nancy Cushman, who with husband Tim founded o ya restaurant, will trade sake and food notes with Henry Sidel, President of Joto Sake. Nancy and Henry will each explain their philosophies on food and sake pairing as the o ya team presents a couple of dishes to be enjoyed with six specially selected boutique sakes specially chosen to complement the delicious fare. This event promises to be one of the weekend’s tastiest seminars. Price: $50.00.
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12:30 – 1:30 PM       
Wine Spectator Presents"Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Wine, but Were Afraid to Ask"  
Come prepared to taste a range of wines and ask your burning wine questions, whether you're a consumer or wine professional. Uncover the mysteries --and dispel a few myths-- in this lively seminar with Wine Spectator's director of education, Gloria Maroti Frazee. The questions we'll certainly answer include... What should I look for in a wine? How does temperature affect a wine -- and what about stemware? When should a wine be decanted -- and when is it ready to drink? And what's a foolproof way to order wine in a restaurant? ...along with any other questions you want to throw at Gloria. Price: $35.00
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12:30– 1:30 PM        
Alain Junguenet: A Collection of 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Super Cuvées
For years, Alain Junguenet, Mr. Châteauneuf-du-Pape, has conducted seminars at the Boston Wine Expo showing many of the wines he has imported for the past 25 years, but we have never seen a lineup like this before! Focusing on the great 2007 vintage, Alain and John Junguenet, along with several producers from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, take you through a series of 10 luxury cuvées, including Pierre Usseglio's 'Cuvée de Mon Aïeul', Olivier Hillaire's 'Les Petits Pieds d'Armand,’ Cuvée du Vatican’s ‘Réserve Sixtine,’ Bosquet des Papes’ ‘Chante le Merle,’ Domaine Moulin-Tacussel’s ‘Hommage à Henry Tacussel,’ Chateau Fortia’s ‘Réserve Speciale,’ Domaine de la Cote de l’Ange’s ‘Vielles Vignes’ and two very special cuvées bottled only for the winemaker's personal cellars! Do not miss out on this great opportunity to taste and discover some of the greatest Châteauneuf-du-Papes ever made with the winemaker’s who made them!  Price: $40.00  
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12:30 – 2:00 PM
Power & Grace of Italian Red Wines
In this very special seminar, Leonardo LoCascio, founder and CEO of Winebow, leads you on a journey through some of his favorite vineyards of Italy. This palate-pleasing exploration of Italian wine and culture takes you from the truffle-laden hills of Piedmont and the cypress-dotted landscape of Tuscany to the volcanic regions of Campania and Basilicata—and many more in between.   Come meet for yourself the personality behind Wine Enthusiast’s “Importer of the Year 2009”.

Leonardo’s sumptuous tasting line-up includes:  
2004 Poggio Scalette 'Il Carbonaione' (Tuscany) 
2004 San Polo Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany)  
2006 Sondraia (Bolgheri - Tuscany) 
2004 Argiolas ‘Turriga’ (Sardinia) 
2004 Leone d’ Castris ‘Donna Lisa’ Rosso Riserva (Puglia) 
2002 Tasca ‘Rosso del Conte’ (Sicily) 
2004 Montevetrano (Campania) 
2005 Bisceglia ‘Gudarra’ (Basilicata) 
2006 Galardi ‘Terra di Lavoro’ 
1999 Mastroberardino Taurasi Riserva (Campania) 
1999 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asilli (Piedmont) 
2005 Allegrini Amarone (Veneto)

Price: $75.00

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1:00 – 2:00 PM          
The Wines of Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is France’s third largest and most diverse wine region. Famous for its natural beauty and historic chateaux, the region is home to wines that set international standards for Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc, as well as producing exceptional wines from varietals grown nowhere else. There are excellent Loire Valley wines in every style from crisp dry white wines, to earthy reds, elegant sparkling wines and luscious dessert wines.  Ross Wassermann, of the Loire Valley Wine Bureau, leads an introduction to the wines of the Loire Valley that includes eight wines that give an overview of the best the region has to offer. Wines include such famous names as Sancerre and Vouvray, as well as less familiar wines that are well worth discovering.  Price: $25.00
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2:00 – 3:00 PM         
Taste Wine Like a Pro: Learn the Secrets Behind How to Taste Wine Through A Blind Tasting
Ever wonder how the pros taste wine? Join wine author, international tasting judge and TV host Leslie Sbrocco, who is a regular guest on the TODAY show, lead judge on PBS television's "The Winemakers" and founder of the new multi-media company ThirstyGirl – as she leads an informative, entertaining, and interactive sensory session. Discover the tools the pros use to evaluate wine and recognize key structural components and identify wine top varietals. Leslie will be your “wine Sherpa” with the aim toward sharpening your tasting skills and heightening your wine enjoyment. Ten high-end wines from around the world will be tasted in a blind setting (in which the identities of the wines are not revealed until the end).  Price: $25
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2:30– 4:00 PM          
Affordable Bordeaux’s – Off the Beaten Track with Margaret Calvet, Co-Owner of the Aquitaine Wine Company
Would you like to try a wine that tastes similar to a first or second growth Bordeaux, but at a fraction of the price?  Would you like to learn about the up-and-coming producers of the region?  Would you like to know if vintage really matters? Some of the most expensive and prestigious bottles of wine come from the region of Bordeaux.  Yet, such wines represent less than 1% of the production of Bordeaux.  The real value in Bordeaux comes from the vineyards that neighbor the top estates, share the same “terroir,” use the same “famous” winemakers, and yet produce affordable wines.

Join Margaret Calvet, co-owner of the Aquitaine Wine Company in Bordeaux (www.aquitainewine.com), in a tasting of discovery wines from all of the prestigious appellations of Bordeaux.  

Joining Margaret will be four female winemakers:
Veronique Barthe, Owner/Winemaker of Chateau La Freynelle
Karin Bernaleau, Owner/Winemaker of Chateau Mongravey
Pascale Peyronie, Owner/Winemaker of Chateau Fonbadet
Carole Saby, Owner of Chateau St. Andre Corbin

For a complete list of bios, click here.

These wines taste (nearly) as good as those 1st and 2nd growth Bordeaux that retail for around $2000. per bottle of wine, but are available at a fraction of the price.  Learn about the up-and-coming producers of the region and whether vintages really matter today.  Connoisseurs of Bordeaux, or novices that know nothing about Bordeaux (and would like to learn), are welcome to participate in what promises to be one of the more popular seminars of the weekend.  This event sold out last year, so reserve early! Price: $25.00
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As a winemaker, Paul is highly regarded for his ability to identify exceptional vineyards along with his pioneering, innovative work with new and historical sites and regions.  First hired by Robert Mondavi for his expertise in oak aging, he then joined the Opus One team before moving on to Simi Winery.  In California Paul has consulted for notable producers such as Peter Michael Winery, Fisher Vineyards, Lewis Cellars and others.  One of the most defining moments in Paul’s career was his decision to consult at Catena Zapata in Mendoza in 1989 at the behest of Nicolas Catena.   In conjunction with the Catena family Paul proved that Argentina was capable of producing wines of impeccable pedigree and distinction.  He founded Paul Hobbs Winery in 1991 and Vina Cobos in 1999. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, Jr., he continues to be a leading consultant winemaker around the globe.

For this seminar Paul has been generous enough to provide some of his most highly acclaimed and sought after selections from his Russian River Valley and Argentinean winery as well as an additional Argentinean wine he is currently consulting on.  Considering the prices these wines fetch on the open market this is a tremendous chance to luxuriate with a winemaking icon and some of his most prized productions.

The wines to be tasted are:

07 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay, Russian River Valley (SRP $52- 90pts RP)
07 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir, Lindsay Estate Vineyard, Russian River Valley (SRP $95- 90-93pts RP)
06 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dr. Crane Vineyard (SRP $175- 95pts RP)
07 Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec Lujan de Cuyo (SRP $45- not yet rated)
06 Vina Cobos Malbec (SRP $165- 99pts RP)
04 Vina Cobos Malbec (SRP $165- 98 pts RP)
06 Riglos Gran Corte (Cab/Malbec blend) (SRP $50- 92pts RP)  

Price: $75.00
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3:00-4:00 PM            
Expand Your Palate with Gary Vaynerchuk
Stuck in a rut drinking the same old Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio?  The wine world is incredibly diverse and many people do not take advantage of everything it has to offer. Wine Library TV's Gary Vaynerchuk will expand your palate by leading a tasting of some "outside-the-box" wines from around the world.  Don't miss this tasting, you may find a new favorite grape or region! Includes a copy of Gary’s latest book entitled “Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion”.   Price: $40.00
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3:30 – 4:30 PM         
Quinta do Noval Port Seminar Featuring the Rare Nacional
One of the oldest port houses, Quinta do Noval is unique among the very top producers in the Douro in that most of its ports are made from estate-grown fruit. Notably, all of the vintage Noval wines are from the single Quinta do Noval vineyard.  Two additional facets that make Quinta do Noval an exception are its stock of 100% estate, single-vintage tawny ports (“Colheitas”) and, of course, Nacional, the legendary port made from a 6 acre parcel of ungrafted vines.  When declared, only 200-300 cases of Nacional will be made, and instantly become the most sought after port in the world.  Please join us in exploring these three unique facets of Quinta do Noval with Aymeric de Gironde.  Taste several Colheitas that span a range of nearly 60 years, three vintage ports since the revitalization of the Noval estate in the early 1990s and an extremely rare Nacional vintage from the 1960s. Selections include: Quinta do Noval Colheitas 1937, 1964, 1995, Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 1994, 2000, 2007 and Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 1967.  Price - $60.00
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4:00 – 5:00 PM         
Portugal and the Rise of Touriga Nacional
Portugal is blessed with many unique, indigenous varieties. Touriga Nacional is the grape of Port wine – dark, rich and unctuous. Many skilled winemakers are working with the Touriga grape to create wines of finesse and complexity. They are Portugal's big reds. Unlike their neighbors Tempranillo, they are not about tannin and a certain hint of leather and stables (not that there is anything wrong with that), but rather, a certain ripeness of the grape, and a texture that spreads out across the palate with a subtle but intense flavor. That said each winemaker has its own interpretation of the varietal and its terroir.  This session is led by Sandy Block, MW.  Price: $25.00
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11:00 AM – 12:30 PM          
Cristal Vertical with Devin McGary
Discover one of the great success stories of the wine industry with a vertical tasting dating back five years of Champagne’s first prestige cuvee, Louis Roederer Cristal, designed in 1876 for the last reigning Tzar of Russia, Nicolas II. Whilst Louis Roederer has acquired well known houses such as Chateau Pichon Comtesse, Chateau de Pez (Bordeaux) Delas (Rhone), and Ramos Pinto (Porto), it’s success are equally palpable in Champagne: Louis Roederer commands ownership of 520 acres in the top Champagne regions, giving it a high land ownership to production ration of 87% (the highest of the Grand Marques); also, Louis Roederer owns the largest cache of reserve wine in its cellar: over 800,000 liters to be utilized as reserve wine in our multi vintages and vintage wines for the same purposes. This tasting will be as rare as it is overdue! Participants will have early access the Grand Tasting when this seminar is completed if you have also purchased a Sunday Grand Tasting ticket. Price: $85.00
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
“The One Hour Wine Expert” with Kevin Zraly
Noted wine expert and educator Kevin Zraly leads his highly acclaimed one-hour, fast-paced, action-packed wine seminar.  Zraly, often called the “one man Cirque du Soleil” takes you on a tasting tour of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.  With his characteristic high-octane, witty style, Kevin’s approach to teaching wine is to strip away the snobbery and intimidation, making it a fun and approachable voyage of discovery for the senses.  Expand your wine vocabulary as Kevin demystifies the usage and meaning of common wine terms such as acidity, tannin, oak and fruit, and learn helpful tips to address the often daunting task of pairing wine and food.  Kevin also discusses the lies, myths and misconceptions about wine, the differing ways people taste wine, emerging wine regions, and how to find the best value bottles for every budget. Participants are guaranteed an early entrance to the Grand Tasting. This seminar is sure to sell out quickly, so register early! Price: $30.00
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11:30 AM – 12: 30 PM         
South American Star Power! – Chile’s Icon Reds
Participate in a close-up look at six of Chile’s most iconic red wines, and share in a tasting of Chile’s finest, including Don Melchor. With its diversity of terroir and pristine growing conditions, Chile has started to demonstrate to the rest of the world what it is capable of producing. Consider the spectacular progress made by Chilean wine producers within the past decade and fast-forward for an insight into what might yet lie ahead. This seminar conducted by Sharron McCarthy, VP Wine Education at Banfi Vintners, features a tasting of Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmin de Peumo Carmenere, Emiliana G, Coyam, Terrunyo Carmenere and Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon.  Price: $35.00
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12:00 – 1:00 PM       
Cheese and Wine Matching Seminar with Steve Wasik of the Wellesley Cheese Shop
If you thought you knew wine and cheese, think again.  Join us as Steve Wasik, Cheese Meister Extraordinaire, leads us through the ins and outs of pairing these delicious substances (both a product of fermentation) with one another.  Steve is the owner/proprietor of the Wellesley Cheese Shop (one of the oldest and busiest full service cheese counters in the United States) known to the locals as simply ‘Wasik’s’.  Joining him will be Len Presutti, the Corporate Wine Educator of the Martignetti Companies and a Certified Wine Educator to enlighten us concerning the specific wines chosen.  This is sure to sell out so don’t hesitate! Price: $25.00
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12:30 – 1:30 PM       
“Valpolicella and the Art Appassimento" with Marilisa Allegrini
The Allegrini family have been growing grapes and making wine in the valley of Fumane di Valpolicella since the 16^th century.  The proprietors of several important vineyard sites in this small, but, quality-conscious region of Valpolicella Classica, the current generation is producing wines which meet the highest international quality standards.   In her seminar, Marilisa Allegrini explains one of the most interesting natural processes in winemaking…Appassimento.   Taste wine from the historic La Poja Vineyard (one of the highest in the Valpolicella and the first Single Vineyard Corvina wine ever made).   Sample two vintages of Amarone, as well as one of the most famous desert wines in the world named for her father Giovanni Allegrini Recioto.  According to the Gambero Rosso, Italy’s most important wine publication, Allegrini is a “Star” winery with 24 Tre Bicchieri awards in the guide’s 20 years of publication.  “Stars” indicate wineries that have won at least 10 Three Glass Awards. In short, these are the best wineries over time, not just in one particular vintage, and Allegrini is the fifth most awarded Italian Winery.

Seminar wines to be tasted include:
2008 Valpolicella DOC
2006 Palazzo delle Torre IgT
2005 La Grola
2001 La Poja
2003 Amarone DOC
2005 Amarone DOC
2005 Recioto Giovanni Allegrini DOC  

Price: $50.00
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 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Top-Scoring Argentina with Wine Spectator
Argentina's wines are renowned for offering great quality and value. Here's your opportunity to taste the best Argentina has to offer as you tour Argentina's diverse regions. Get to know local heroes such as Torrontes and international superstars such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and, of course, Argentina's benchmark Malbecs. The seminar will be led by Gloria Maroti Frazee, Director of Education for Wine Spectator, and Argentina expert, Nora Favelukes.  Price: $35.00

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1:00 – 2:30 PM         
Rubicon Estate Terroir Tasting with Winemaker Scott McCleod
Winemaker Scott McLeod will explore the terroir of Rubicon Estate using several vintages of Rubicon, the Estate Flagship red wine will display the effects of weather on the taste of the wine.  The terroir remains persistent in exceptional vineyards even though other characteristics may be more affected by transient weather events.  Rubicon Estate produces two distinct Cabernets, Rubicon and CASK Cabernets. We will explore what makes these two wines unique, both grow only a few meters apart.

Rubicon Estate is situated on the Rutherford bench, one of the most distinctive sites in Napa Valley and was founded as a wine estate by Gustave Niebaum in 1880.  It has been farmed organically since its inception.  Francis and Eleanor Coppola have owned the Estate since 1975 and were able to reunite the entire property in 1995.

Featured Wines are:

Rubicon 2008, Rubicon 2005, Rubicon 2002,  Rubicon 1999, Rubicon 1995
CASK 2008

Price: $75.00

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2:30 – 3:30 PM         
Superstar Sangioveses – Italy’s Ultimate Red Grape Variety in the Spotlight
Join Sharron McCarthy, VP Wine Education at Banfi Vintners, for a celebration of Sangiovese -- Italy’s best-known grape variety. One of the U.S. wine world’s most popular and engaging speakers, Sharron will showcase six different interpretations of the Sangiovese grape. Along the way she will share personal insights into pioneering advances championed by innovative producers, as well as the pros and cons of varietally driven wines versus terroir. Sprinkled with entertaining anecdotes gathered during Sharron’s 20+ year career working with Italian wines, the seminar will conclude with an informal Q&A about Italy’s most renowned red grape. Wines to be tasted include: Castello Banfi Poggio alle Mura Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi BelnerO, Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva, Cecchi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino. Price: $35.00
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2:30 – 3:30 PM         
Continuum Estate, Napa Valley with Tim Mondavi
For the last 35 years, Tim Mondavi, co-founder, proprietor and winemaker, has crafted some of the world's finest wines. First and foremost at his father's eponymous Oakville winery, then in partnership with Baron de Rothschild at Opus One, and later with Marchese Frescobaldi at Luce and Ornellaia in Tuscany, Tim has always crafted complex wines which balance power with grace and subtlety with intensity of expression. Join Tim as he shares his decades of experience while leading a guided tasting of his wines from both the old and new world with a special focus on the new Continuum Estate in Napa Valley.  Wines to be tasted include: 1977 Robert Mondavi Reseve Cabernet Sauvignon, 1985 Opus On, 1995 Sena, 2001 Ornellaia, 2006 Continuum and 2007 Continuum. Price: $90.00
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3:00 – 4:00 PM         
Irreverence and Mischief Four Vines Style- An Indoctrination and Tasting with Chris Tietje
No restraint.  No fear.  That simple credo sums up the winemaking philosophy of Christian Tietje, Four Vines founder and rogue winemaker with an in-your-face passion for big reds.  Originally founded in 1996 as a Zinfandel focused producer, Four Vines has since expanded its range to a number of Rhone and Iberian varietals that thrive in the Paso Robles heat.  In addition to a number of single vineyard Syrahs:  Dusi, Bailey, One Tree Hill, Four Vines Winery has become increasingly well known for their “Freak”series:  Heretic, Anarchy, Peasant, Loco, Phoenix, Monarchy and Cypher.   These powerful, stylish reds showcase the best of terroir-based winemaking, while retaining an eclectic approach.  Giant red wines with outrageous attitude, intriguing blends and unique marketing geared toward Gen X, Gen Y and those Boomers who think they can keep up.   Make no mistake about it: these are very serious wines for people that realize that great wine isn’t something that needs to be taken too seriously!  This year, the best of the Rhone winemakers bestowed upon Christian their highest honor, by choosing his wine, the 2006 Four Vines Syrah Santa Barbara Los Alamos Vineyard One Tree Hill Block, as the best Syrah at the 2009 Hospice du Rhone Syrah Shoot Out. Please join Christian for a tasting of some his favorite selections.  Though he is always a high octane performer, Christian really seems to kick it up a notch when given the opportunity to return to his New England roots.  This is not a seminar to be missed!  Price: $30.00
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3:00 – 4:00 PM         
Delicious Riesling Fuels Great Debate with Katarina Prüm of J.J. Prüm, and Wilhelm Steifensand of Kloster Liebfrauenstift  
Join two of the greatest names in German wine, Katarina Prüm of the world renowned Mosel estate, J. J. Prüm and Wilhelm Steifensand whose family has owned the famous Kloster Liebfrauenstift vineyard in the Rheinhessen for more than two centuries. Katarina and Wilhelm discuss the recent changes in VDP wine law which will classify vineyards in much the same way that Burgundy classifies its slopes.  Wines from vintages 2004, 2007 and 2008 from Prüm’s Mosel vineyards and Steifensand’s Rheinhessen estate, will be tasted to demonstrate key points while Katarina and Wilhelm debate the advantages of adapting a vineyard based system versus those of the longstanding and well established pradikat system. Price: $45.00
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3:30 – 4:30 PM         
The Wines From Castilla-La Mancha
Castilla-La Mancha is one of the greatest wine growing regions in Spain and the largest single wine producing region in the world. Robert Parker says "Look for Spain to continue to soar". Spain is emerging as a leader in wine quality and creativity, combining the finest characteristics of tradition with a modern and progressive winemaking philosophy. Castilla-La Mancha has risen to those expectations and holds a place of its own; producing clean, stable wines, in the much sought after international style, fresh, crisp, delicately fruity whites and more complex, mature reds. Charlie Arturaola of Castilla-La Mancha offers wines that will meet all expectations. Price: $25.00
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