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Martin's Wine Events for October 2007

Posted by perle0 on 2007-09-17 13:25:34 (5566 views)

[Events]
[New Orleans]
Martin's tasting events for fall include tastings of champagne, port, cognac, and Piedmont reds, as well as a tasting at the Mandeville location.

Thursday, October 4
seated tasting with lecture
"Eight Champagnes: Vintage? or Non–Vintage?"
hosted by Marc Pelletier
$45 per person
Vintage or non vintage? That is the question you will be able to answer after Marc Pelletier, wine consultant for 18 years, takes you through an extraordinary side-by-side sampling of the non–vintage cuvée and the current vintage bottling from 4 prominent Champagne houses.
  • Nicolas Feuillatte
  • Maison Deutz
  • Louis Roederer
  • Bruno Paillard

Thursday, October 11
seated tasting with lecture
"Port of Pleasure"
hosted by Andrew Dike
$38 per person
  • Ramos Pinto White Port Non–Vintage — $15.99
  • Warre’s Otima 10 Year Tawny Non–Vintage — $26.99
  • Warre’s Otima 20 Year Tawny Non–Vintage — $43.99
  • Warre’s Warrior Port Special Reserve Non–Vintage — $18.99
  • Ramos Pinto Late Bottled Vintage 2000 — $21.99
  • Warre’s Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port 1989 — $42.99
  • Fonseca Vintage Port 1985 — $111.00
Friday, October 12
seated tasting with lecture
"Spirits 101" Class 6: Cognac
hosted by Keith Cox
$22 per person

Thursday, October 18
seated tasting with lecture
"An Exploration of Champagne Villages and Small Growers"
Guest host Peter Wasserman of Le Serbet
$40 per person
Join our special guest Peter Wasserman of Le Serbet as he takes you through an exploration of outstanding Champagnes complimented by fabulous fromage and delicious hors d’oeuvres created by our chefs.
  • Region – Vallée de La Marne Village – Dizy
  • Paul Berthelot Brut Reserve Non–Vintage — $40.99
  • Paul Berthelot Blason d’Or Non–Vintage — $51.99
  • Region – Côte des Blancs Village – Avize
    Le Brun Servenay Brut Grand Selection Grand Cru Non–Vintage — $47.99
  • Le Brun Servenay Brut Vintage Grand Cru 1997 — $60.99
  • Region – Côte des Blancs Village – Chouilly
    Vazart–Coquart Brut Reserve Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Non–Vintage — $45.99
  • Vazart–Coquart Special Club Vintage Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2000 — $65.99

Wednesday, October 24
casual reception–style tasting
Mandeville store tasting
"Martin’s Fall Festival of Wines"
$30 per person
Enjoy this casual reception–style tasting of 25 wonderful wines in the Mandeville store from 7-8:30pm, complimented by artisanal cheeses, patés, and delectable delights for $30 per person.
  • Red
  • BenMarco Malbec 2005, Argentina — $16.99
  • La Posta Cocina Blend 2006, Argentina — $11.99
  • Tikal Patriota 2005, Argentina — $20.99
  • Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2005, Australia — $17.99
  • Tir Na N’og Old Vines Grenache 2005, Australia — $23.99
  • Ancien Pinot Noir Carneros Toyon Vineyard 2005, California — $31.99
  • Swanson Vineyards Merlot 2003, California — $31.99
  • Chappellet Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Cuvée 2004, California — $24.99
  • Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel Three Valleys 2005, California — $18.99
  • Olivier Merlin Moulin a Vent 2005, France — $22.99
  • Château Puech Haut Coteaux du Languedoc Cuvée Prestige 2003, France — $19.99
  • Perrin et Fils Vacqueyras Les Christins 2005, France — $22.99
  • Giacomo Mori Chianti 2005, Italy — $18.99
  • Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero 2004, Spain — $27.99
  • Sierra Cantabria Rioja Colleccion Privada 2004, Spain — $36.99
  • Finca Allende Allende Rioja 2004, Spain — $23.99
  • White
  • Neyers Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros District 2006, California — $26.99
  • Stony Hill Chardonnay 2004, California — $39.99
  • Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris 2006, Oregon — $15.99
  • Gini Soave Classico 2005, Italy — $16.99
  • Villa Maria Estate Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Private Bin 2007, New Zealand — $12.99
  • Domane Wachau Freie Weingartner Gruner Veltliner Terrassen Federspiel 2006, Austria — $12.99
  • Bret Brothers Macon Villages Cuvée Terroir du Maconnais 2005, France — $17.99
  • Sparkling
  • Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco di Valdobbiandene Non–Vintage, Italy — $15.99
  • Louis Roederer Brut Premier Non–Vintage, France — $45.99

Thursday, October 25
seated tasting with lecture
"The Reds of Piedmont"
hosted by Damien Abrusley
$33 per person
  • Barbera d’Alba, Fratelli Revello 2005 — $17.99
  • Dolcetto di Dogliani "Vigna dei Prey," Boschis 2005 — $19.99
  • Barolo, Pio Cesare 2002 — $51.99
  • Barbera d’Asti Superiore "Bionzo," La Spinetta 2004 — $49.99
  • Barbaresco Albino Rocca “Duemiladue,” 2002 — $39.99
  • Barbera d’Asti "Suri," Villa Giada 2005 — $11.99
  • Nebbiolo d’Alba "Valmaggiore," Sandrone 2003 — $36.99
  • Barbera d’Alba "Ciabot du Re," Fratelli Revello 2003 — $38.99

Reservations and payment required in advance
We cannot accept any reservation or cancellation after 3 pm the day of the tasting (cancellations for dinners require 24 hour notice)
All tastings begin at 6:30 pm and are held at the Metairie store (except dinners)
We do not accept payments by mail. To pay with cash or check please visit either location
To make a reservation, have your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card or Diners Club ready and call either location.

Metairie, 714 Elmeer, (504) 896-7300
New Orleans, 3500 Magazine, (504) 899-7411
Mandeville, 2895 Highway 190, (985) 951-8081
Baton Rouge, 7597 Jefferson Highway, (225) 927-2652

 

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