The Grand Tasting
April 11, 2010
Our Grand Tasting guests will have the opportunity to sample hundreds of the finest wines from around the world, attend exciting educational seminars, sample wonderful cuisine from local chefs and enjoy the entertainment of the first ever Wine Classic Chef Smackdown!
Wine Classic Chef Smackdown hosted by Kevin Brauch of Iron Chef America!
Six local chefs will take to the stage in an exhilarating contest judged by our elite panel of judges. Complete with all the elements of an exciting chef competition, you can cheer on your favorite local chefs competing for the top spot in our first Chef Smackdown! Contestants are Meredith Adams of Eurasia Cafe, Richard Boone of Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro, Bobby Huber of Steinhilber’s, Jerry Weihbrecht of Zoë’s and Alvin Williams of Cobalt Grill and La Marinella!
Watch Kevin Brauch in Action at http://www.lcbo.com/promo/whisky2009/en/chef.shtml.
Location
Virginia Beach Convention Center
19th Street, Virginia Beach
Date
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Seminars begin at 12:30pm
Grand Tasting 2:00-5:00pm
View the 2009 Grand Tasting Catalog
Participating Restaurants
Abbey Road Restaurant
Aqua
Bardo
The Blue Point Bar & Grill
Cabot Creamery
Catch 31
Distinctive Gourmet
Eurasia
Gosport Tavern
Fresh Events by Farm Fresh
Just Cupcakes
Lucky Oyster Seafood Grill
One Fish Two Fish
Passion Restaurant
Riverstone Chop House
Salacia
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro
Schakolad
Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro
Steinhilber’s
Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas
Surf Club Ocean Grill
Terrapin
Vintage Tavern
Zoe’s Restaurant
Seminars:
Space is limited so purchase your ticket and reserve your seat early!
The Legacy of Robert Mondavi
Dan Todd of Constellation Wine Company will share the history of this family and the founding of the winery that put Napa Valley on the map! Featured will be some of the outstanding wines produced at Robert Mondavi Napa Winery.
Mendoza, Argentina: Great Values from Small, Artisan Family-Owned Wineries
With Tom Bjornsen ~ Roanoke Valley Wine Company
Mendoza is not just a source for mass-produced, inexpensive wines, it is also a haven for small, unknown artisan producers, making wonderful wines from amazing hand tended vineyards.
Come discover the other side of Mendoza!
A French Wine & Cheese Pairing Featuring Robert Kacher Selections
Farm Fresh Wine Educator, Gina McVeigh will delight your palate with the parings in this seminar!
The Wines of Jorge Ordonez by Clay Farmer
Jorge is Spain’s “Rock Star” - just ask Robert Parker - producing wines from $6 to $600 that will totally blow you away!
Bodacious Bubbly
Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro Sommelier, Danna Alfieri will conduct this spectacular seminar featuring some of her favorite champagne and sparkling wine selections.
Cape Crusaders ~ The Best of South Africa
The impressive wine selections of this wine region are sure to please!
A Trip to Spain: Wine & Tapas SOLD OUT
Peter Coe of Taste Unlimited and Pat Dudding of The Country Vintner will present cutting edge Spanish wines that show why Spain has become one of the hottest wine producing countries. The wines will be accompanied by tasty tapas.
Wine Tasting: Body, Taste, Flavor and Flaws
Thom Horsy of Rodney Strong Vineyards will awaken your senses with this educational and exciting seminar!
Ancient Vines ~ Modern Wines ~ The Renaissance of the Greek Wine World
It’s not just Retsina anymore!
Italian Wines and Their Varietals
Thomas Colli of Zonin, USA will explore the traditional wines that make Italy one of the greatest wine producing countries of the world ~ enjoy tastings of Prosecco and Chianti.
Guigal - King of the Rhone
Guigal has been dubbed by Robert Parker as being one of the planet’s greatest winemakers. Taste the top echelon of Rhone appellations in this amazing seminar.
There is an additional $25 surcharge to attend this seminar.
Bartholomew Broadbent
Bartholomew is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Port and Madeira, credited for being responsible for the growth of Port consumption in North America in the 1980’s. This seminar on Port and Madeira cannot be missed!
There is an additional $25 surcharge to attend this seminar.
The Ultimate Syrah/Shiraz Tasting ~ BLIND
Taste Syrah/Shiraz from a group of the most talented and highly sought after growers in the world for the ultimate blind tasting. Sourced from Argentina, Australia, California and the Rhone Valley, the wines include Terlato, Two Hands, Albert Belle, Chave, Alberto Furque and Terlato-Chapoutier.
There is an additional $25 surcharge to attend this seminar.
Gold Key/PHR Hotels & Resorts is offering special discounted rates for the Grand Tasting weekend!
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM!
Discounted hotel rooms are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Ramada Inn, Beach Quarters and Turtle Cay Resort at the south end of the beach. Guests may call 1-866-735-8115 and mention the Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation or may book online. Rates range from $89 - $119 depending on the property and the size of room chosen. These hotels and links are listed below and you may book your room directly.
Ramada Inn
Beach Quarters
Turtle Cay Resort
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