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Delicato Winemaker’s Tasting |
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Monday, 12 May 2008, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Chelsea Club, 236 Metcalfe (at Somerset)
 Guild Director Bill Ellis has arranged for a tasting of the California award winning wines of Delicato Family Vineyards. DFV has numerous company owned vineyards, which are certified practicing Sustainable Farming differentiating them from other producers. Their viniculture and viticulture techniques saw them awarded 2007 American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
We are fortunate to have Delicato Winemaker James Ewarts leading the tasting and showcasing the following products from their vast California holdings:
- Loredona Pinot Grigio, 2006 (Monterey)
- Clay Station Viognier, 2006 (Lodi)
- Loredona Riesling, 2006 (Monterey)
- Gnarly Head Chardonnay, 2006 (California)
- Irony Chardonnay, 2005 (Napa)
- Irony Pinot Noir, 2005 (Monterey)
- Irony Russian River Pinot Noir, 2005 (Russian River)
- Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 (California)
- Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel, 2006 (Lodi)
- Gnarlier Head Old Vine Zinfandel, 2005 (Sommer’s Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley)
- 337 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 (Lodi)
- Irony Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 (Napa)
Besides being a quality producer of food friendly wines, Delicato has also embraced some environmentally friendly packaging. Check out their website at www.dfvwines.com and join us for this interesting and informative evening.
Members and Guests: $40 + $2.00 (GST) = $42.00
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 May 2008 )
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The National Capital Sommelier Guild strongly supports moderate and responsible consumption of wine and spirits. Guild dinner events allow a designated driver to attend at a reduced price. The designated driver will not be served alcohol. Guild tasting events provide and encourage the use of spit buckets.