Our friend Edgardo, a specialist when it comes to making
pizzas, was making everyone smile with his creations and we added a new twist
this year and brought Casa Nostra into the fold.
Brian Baker from Chateau Montelena Winery and Institute
faculty member brought a selection of aged Chardonnay’s to The Hilltop
Winery and gave us a special presentation/education on the finer points of Chardonnay and how to rate them based on growing seasons and profiles of other white wines from around the world.
The Hilltop Winery’s sommelier, Mike Wojo, matched those
bottles of Chardonnay with white Burgundy's and one Sonoma Coast selection from
his cellar. Let the comparisons begin!
Conducted Tasting
- 2006 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley
- 2006 Les Corbins Meursault
- 2010 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley
- 2010 Julien ColloVray, Saint-Veran
- 2011 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley
- 2011 Aubert Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
In addition to the initial conducted tasting above, we had the opportunity to also try the following list of wines throughout the evening.
White
- 2011 Conte della Vipera (two bottles)
- 2013 Brander Sauvignon Gris, Santa Ynez Valley
Red
- 1989 Chateau Lynch Bages
- 1991 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 1991 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley
- 1991 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 1993 Pommard Burgundy
- 2005 Alto Moncayo Garnacha
- 2008 Altos De La Hoya
- 2008 Frazier Memento Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 2008 Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 2008 Ramey Claret, Napa Valley
- 2008 Saggi, Columbia Valley
- 2008 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley
- 2011 Cerasuolo di Vittoria (two bottles)
The California sun is getting ready to set, pictures need to be taken and the wine is flowing, what else does one need?
We live a charmed life and I appreciate the largess of Mike
and Mav as they open their home and wine cellar for the Institute team to
enjoy!
For pictures of the evening go HERE.
For pictures of the evening go HERE.
