What a special evening. Upon arrival on a hot and humid day in Los Angeles, we started off with a quick cup of Sangria. Attendee choice:
- Traditional Red Sangria
- Strawberry Mojito Sangria
After a quick taste, we moved on to our official wine tasting. The following three conducted tastings were incredible.
First Conducted Tasting:
10 Year Old California Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2002 Araujo, Eisle Vineyard
- 2002 Dunn, Howell Mountain
- 2002 Dunn, Napa Valley
- 2002 Staglin, 20th Anniversary
- 2002 Dalla Valle
- 2002 Chateau Montelena
- 2002 Silver Oak, Alexander Valley
- 2002 Brander
Second Conducted Tasting:
A comparison between 2000/2001 Barolo and 2006/2009 Barolo
- 2000 Marchesi di Barolo
- 2001 Stefano Farina
- 2001 Fratello Revello
- 2001 Paolo Scavino
- 2006 Argiano
- 2006 Camigliano
- 2009 Lughere di Frassinello
Third Conducted Tasting:
Chardonnay
- 1996 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
- 2001 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
- 2006 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
- 2009 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1999 Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Bottled
- 2002 Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Bottled
- 2009 Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Bottled
For a slideshow of the evenings event go HERE.
