FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Rebecca Robinson
Executive Director
The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
512-327-7555 or 512-350-4621 (cell)
robinson@winefoodfoundation.org
Old World Wines vs. New World Wines Class –
San Antonio
Presented by The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
WHAT: The
Wine and Food Foundation of Texas presents a fun and interactive
wine class, Old World Wines vs. New World Wines for the
first time in San Antonio. This class, typically held in
Austin, is part of a larger education series led by some
of Texas’ top sommeliers. All classes
are open to the community and appropriate for all experience
levels.
Professional sommeliers lead a dynamic discussion on wines
considered Old World versus those considered New World.
They will outline the geographical, topographical, and
climatic differences they entail and the human element
in which culture plays in various grape growing and winemaking
styles.
Discussion is followed by a tasting and comparisons made
between wines made from grape varieties with well- established
reputations in both the New World and Old World. Topics will
cover the general weight, structure, and flavor profiles
of each, how they differ and why.
Expert pairings and light appetizers will be provided courtesy
of Zinc Champagne and Wine Bar.
WINE LIST:
Reception - New World sparkling: 2001 Jeriko
Estate Brut Sparkling Mendocino
Flight 1 – New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc:
2005 Greenhough Sauvignon Blanc Nelson vs. Loire Sauvignon
Blanc: 2006 Rossignol Sancerre
Flight 2 - California Chardonnay: 2005 Bernardus
Chardonnay Monterey vs. White Burgundy: 2006 Domaine Dampt
Chablis
Flight 3 - Aussie Shriaz: 2005 Fool's Bay
'Dusty's Desire' Shiraz Barossa Valley vs. Northern Rhone
Syrah: 2005 Combier Crozes Hermitage
Flight 4 - California Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Arbios Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley vs.
Bordeaux: 2005 Chateau de Parenchere Bordeaux Superieur
Special Thanks to
Prestige Wine Cellars & Pioneer Wine Company
Zinc Champagne and Wine Bar
WHEN: Wednesday,
August 27, 2008; 6:30–
8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Zinc Champagne and Wine Bar
207 N Presa St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-2900
www.zincwine.com
INSTRUCTORS: Top Texas Sommeliers (see website
for bios and photos):
Devon Broglie - Whole Foods Market, “Texas’ Best
Sommelier 2006”
Scott Cameron - Director of Wine & Education, Pioneer
Wine Company
Craig Collins - Prestige Wine Cellars, Court of Master Sommeliers
Advanced Certified
Mark Sayre – TRIO at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin—Austin’s
only full-time sommelier and “Texas’ Best Sommelier
2007.”
COST: $50 for Wine and Food Foundation members; $60 General
Admission
RSVP: RSVP Required. For memberships or RSVP,
call the Foundation office (512) 327-7555 or purchase online:
www.winefoodfoundation.org.
HOSTS:
The
Wine & Food Foundation of Texas
For nearly a decade, The Wine & Food Foundation of
Texas has been blazing a trail for statewide education
in the culinary and viticulture arts. This mission is
supported through community education, scholarships,
grants and other projects. For more information on the
Foundation visit www.winefoodfoundation.org.
Zinc Champagne and Wine Bar
Opened in 1998, Zinc, located in the heart of historic downtown
San Antonio and only a stone's throw from the river walk,
invites you to experience the finer things life has to offer.
Zinc serves wines from all corners of the globe with an emphasis
on champagne and domestic varietals. Zinc also boasts an extensive
menu offering fine import cigars, vintage ports, specialty
cocktails and caringly prepared wine-friendly cuisine. www.zincwine.com
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