If your idea of a good time is tasting a bit of the crushed and fermented grape, then the 2nd annual NY Wine Expo, February 27th through March 1st, at the Jacob Javits Center is decidedly the event of the year.
Over 170 winemakers and 600 products will be on site for oenophiles and lesser wine enthusiasts to enjoy. Talk to the people who make the wine and pick up tips for selecting, pairing, pricing and serving the right vintage.
Tickets for the general public are $85 for Friday and $95 for Saturday.
Culinary experts Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook, Ian Knauer of Gourmet, and Michael Nischan of the Victory Garden will be featured presenters.
Friday and Saturday wine seminars, at additional cost, include:
6:00 pm "One Hour Wine Expert" - Kevin Zraly
Noted author and lecturer Kevin Zraly leads his highly acclaimed one-hour, fast-paced, action-packed wine seminar. Zraly,
often called the "one man Cirque du Soleil" takes you on a tasting tour
of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and
Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Join us for this extraordinary opportunity to learn first hand from the "One Hour Wine Expert", Kevin Zraly.
Participants are guaranteed an early entrance to the Grand Tasting.
This seminar is sure to sell out quickly, so register early. Cost: $30.00
7:30 pm "Argentina's Unparralleled Malbecs" -Nora Favelukes, QW Wine Experts
Although Malbec has been incorporated in great
Bordeaux reds for centuries, it’s only recently that the varietal has
come into its own. Today, Argentina sets the standard for the varietal, providing wines that offer great quality as well as value.
In this seminar, we’ll explore the diversity of Argentina’s wine
regions from the North to South as we taste a range of notable Malbecs. Cost: $25.00
9:00 pm “Discovering the Wines from Castilla-La Mancha, Spain”
Luis Quintin Villamayor, responsible for the promotion of Castilla-La
Mancha wines in IPEX, introduces you to the wines, grapes and
Denominations of Origin (D.O.) of this unique region located in the
middle of Spain, south of Madrid. The Wines from Castilla-La Mancha
present the perfect combination of Old and New World qualities. Learn
the history and tradition of the Spanish wines mixed with modernized
production processes, emphasizing quality over quantity. Discover the
leading wine production area in the world. Enjoy its delicious wines,
the perfect mix of high quality controls, a modern farming industry and
tradition. Come and Enjoy! Cost: $25.00
Saturday, February 28. 2009
1:30 PM "A Passion For Portugal"
Michael Weiss co author of Exploring Wine and WineWise and chair of
wine studies at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New
York shares his knowledge and passion for Portuguese wines.
In this seminar Portuguese wine labels will be demystified, indigenous
grape varieties will be tasted, and both conventional and
innovative wine pairings will be discussed. Techniques to promote
Portuguese
wines in restaurants will also be presented. Cost: $25.00
i can't wait! i'll be especially thrilled if i can get in to see Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook
Posted by: Mary MacRae Warren | February 23, 2009 at 10:28 PM
this sounds like a good time!
Posted by: Judy | February 23, 2009 at 08:01 PM