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Martin Wine Cellar March and April 2008 Events

Posted by perle0 on 2008-03-04 17:39:20 (7910 views)

[Events]
[New Orleans]
Get into Spring at Martin Wine Cellars in all its incarnations! Tastings feature South African wines, Italian growers, Once Upon A Vine XIV, food matching, California winemaker Paul Draper, Argentinian Malbec, and Spring tastings at the Metairie, Baton Rouge, and Mandeville locations.

Don't forget Martin's first annual reception–style tasting event in Baton Rouge Tour de Vin: an Affair of Exquisite Taste. Tour de Vin will be held June 22, 2008 from 4 – 7pm at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. Tickets go on sale April 1, 2008 at all locations.

Thursday, March 6
seated tasting with lecture
South Africa: Discovering a Terroir
hosted by Andrew Dike
$30 per person
  • Fairview Estate Viognier 2005 — $17.99
  • Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Walker Bay 2006 — $25.99
  • Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2006 — $33.99
  • Southern Right Pinotage 2006 — $20.99
  • Meerlust Rubicon 2001 — $25.99
  • Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 — $41.99
  • The Chocolate Block Red 2006 — $34.99
  • Anwilka Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz Stellenbosch 2005 — $49.99

Friday, March 14
casual reception–style tasting
Italian Growers Tour
$30 per person
Join us along with some of Italy’s finest wine growers for this casual reception–style tasting of over 40 wines in the Metairie store from 6–8 pm, complimented by artisanal cheeses, patés, and specialty meats. Tickets on sale now at all locations. Advance ticket purchase required.

Marc DeGrazia Estates
Estate Name (Region)
Cavallotto (Piedmonte)
Clerico (Piedmonte)
Colli di Lapio (Campania)
Il Palazzino (Tuscany)
Pertimali (Tuscany)
Serramarrocco (Sicily)
Cantina del Taburno (Campania)
Terre Nere (Sicily)
Fattoria di Magliano (Tuscany)
Azienda Agricola Moccagatta (Piedmonte)
La Morandina (Piedmonte)
Le Potazzine (Tuscany)
Gini (Veneto)

Thursday, March 20
casual reception–style tasting
Great New Spring Arrivals
hosted by P J Rosenberg
$25 per person
Join us for this casual reception-style tasting of our best new spring arrivals just in time for crawfish boils, barbecues, or a quiet dinner at home with family and friends. Enjoy 12 wonderful wines in our Metairie tasting room from 6:30 – 8pm, complimented by gourmet cheeses and specialty meats to delight your palate.

Sunday, March 30
4–7pm
Once Upon A Vine XIV
New Orleans City Park's Pavilion of the Two Sisters
$60 per person (includes a $10 coupon)
Featuring over 150 fine wines, savory dishes from our chefs, delectable gourmet food, specialty meats, and artisanal cheeses
Tickets on sale now and are limited.

Thursday, April 3
seated tasting with lecture
Making Sense of Wine & Food
hosted by Nick Dischler
Fine Wine Expert, Wines Unlimited
$25 per person
Back by popular demand--Limited seating
If you have ever wanted to learn how to smell and taste wine, describe wine to your wine-loving friends, order wines in restaurants to match your food, and, the most important, how to enjoy wines to the fullest, here is your chance.

White Wines
  • 2007 Mud House Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand — $12.99
  • 2005 Domaine Louis Mich el Chablis, France — $17.99
  • 2005 Chappellet Chardonnay, Napa California — $28.00
  • 2005 Eugen Muller Forster Mariengarten Riesling Kabinett, Pfalz, Germany — $14.99
Red Wines
  • 2006 Le Jardin de Charlotte Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France — $16.99
  • 2006 Dona Paula Malbec, Argentina — $12.99
  • 2005 Landmark Steel Plow Syrah, Sonoma Valley, California — $24.99
  • 2005 Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa — $22.99
Wednesday, April 9
casual reception–style tasting
A Spring Cellarbration
$30 per person
Enjoy this casual reception–style tasting of over 25 outstanding wines in the Baton Rouge store from 6–7:30 pm, complimented by artisanal cheeses, patés, and delectable delights. Advance reservation required.

Sparkling
  • NV Roederer Estate Brut
  • NV Roederer Brut Premiere
  • NV Nicolas Feuillatte Brut
  • NV Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco
White Wines
  • 2006 Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina
  • 2006 Gini Soave Classico
  • 2005 Comte Armand Auxey Duresses Blanc
  • 2005 Bret Brothers Macon Cruzille
  • 2006 Dom. Wachau Freie Weingartner Gruner Veltliner Terrassen Federspiel
  • 2005 Saintsbury Chardonnay Brown Ranch
  • 2006 Alma Rosa Chardonnay
  • 2006 Crios Torrentes
  • 2005 Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre
  • 2006 Regis Minet Pouilly Fumé
  • 2006 Domaine de Reuilly Reuilly les Pierres Plates
  • 2006 Domaine Des Triennes Viognier
  • 2005 Marcel Deiss Riesling
Red Wines
  • 2005 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2005 BenMarco Malbec
  • 2005 Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages
  • 2005 Perrin Châteauneuf de Pape Sinards
  • 2006 Le Jardin de Charlotte Pinot Noir
  • 2006 Mitolo Jester Shiraz
  • 2005 Domaine Giles Jourdan Cotes de Nuits Villages
  • 2005 Bodegas Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha
  • 2005 Ramey Claret
  • 2005 Chappellet Merlot
  • 2005 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Garnet
  • 2005 Neyers High Valley Zinfandel

Friday, April 11
casual reception–style tasting
6–8PM
An Evening with Ridge winemaker Paul Draper
$40 per person
At this casual reception wine tasting, meet special guest Paul Draper, a distinguished California winemaker who has been the chief winemaker at Ridge Vineyards in California since 1969. Draper has played a significant role in the history of California wine through his pioneering work in popularizing "vineyard–designated" wines, as well as instigating the resurgence of old-vine Zinfandel. Draper is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Californian Zinfandel.

He was awarded the 2000 Wine Spectator Distinguished Service Award, the 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award, Wein Gourmet Germany, and was 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Winemaker of the Year.

  • 1999 York Creek Zinfandel Late Picked
  • 2000 York Creek Zinfandel Late Picked
  • 2005 York Creek Zinfandel
  • 1998 York Creek Petit Sirah
  • 1999 York Creek Petit Sirah
  • 1998 Geyserville
  • 1999 Geyserville
  • 2000 Geyserville
  • 2005 Geyserville
  • 1990 Lytton Springs
  • 1999 Lytton Springs
  • 2000 Lytton Springs
  • 2001 Lytton Springs Bull
  • 2005 Lytton Springs
  • 1999 Lytton Station Zinfandel
  • 1999 Pagani Ranch
  • 2000 Pagani Ranch
  • 1997 Monte Bello
  • 1998 Monte Bello
  • 1999 Paso Robles Zinfandel
  • 2000 Paso Robles Zinfandel
  • 2001 Paso Robles Zinfandel
  • 2005 Paso Robles Zinfandel
Tickets on sale now at all locations. Advance ticket purchase required.

Thursday, April 17
seated tasting with lecture
Argentina’s Malbec and More
hosted by Steve Perret
$25 per person
  • 2005 BenMarco Malbec — $16.99
  • 2006 Luca Malbec — $28.99
  • 2006 La Posta Malbec Paulucci Vineyard — $14.99
  • 2004 Mapema Malbec — $16.99
  • 2006 Susana Balbo Malbec — $23.99
  • 2005 Mendel Malbec — $21.99
  • 2007 Crios Torrontes — $12.99
  • 2006 Tikal Amorio — $24.99
Friday, April 18
casual reception–style tasting
A Taste of Spring
$30 per person
Celebrate Spring at this casual reception–style tasting of over 25 wonderful wines in the Mandeville store from 7–8:30pm, complimented by artisanal cheeses, patés, and delectable delights. Advanced reservations required.

Sparkling
  • NV Roederer Estate Brut
  • NV Roederer Brut Premiere
  • NV Nicolas Feuillatte Brut
  • NV Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco
White Wines
  • 2006 Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina
  • 2006 Gini Soave Classico
  • 2005 Comte Armand Auxey Duresses Blanc
  • 2005 Bret Brothers Macon Cruzille
  • 2006 Dom. Wachau Freie Weingartner Gruner Veltliner Terrassen Federspiel
  • 2005 Saintsbury Chardonnay Brown Ranch
  • 2006 Alma Rosa Chardonnay
  • 2006 Crios Torrentes
  • 2005 Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre
  • 2006 Regis Minet Pouilly Fumé
  • 2006 Domaine de Reuilly Reuilly les Pierres Plates
  • 2006 Domaine Des Triennes Viognier
  • 2005 Marcel Deiss Riesling
Red Wines
  • 2005 Crios Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2005 BenMarco Malbec
  • 2005 Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages
  • 2005 Perrin Châteauneuf de Pape Sinards
  • 2006 Le Jardin de Charlotte Pinot Noir
  • 2006 Mitolo Jester Shiraz
  • 2005 Domaine Giles Jourdan Cotes de Nuits Villages
  • 2005 Bodegas Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha
  • 2005 Ramey Claret
  • 2005 Chappellet Merlot
  • 2005 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Garnet
  • 2005 Neyers High Valley Zinfandel

Reservations and payment are required in advance.
Martin's 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).
Martin's does 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 New Orleans 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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