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May 2008
Come enjoy our seated tastings with lecture and our casual reception-style tastings. We are pleased to offer events for wine novices as well as seasoned wine collectors.
Seated tastings will be informative, featuring knowledgeable guest speakers. Wine lovers will have a chance to swirl, sniff and sip their way through eight wines accompanied by and matched perfectly with delicious artisanal cheeses from our Gourmet Food Department. They will explore wine-producing regions, terminology, wine-making techniques and more. After tasting all the wines, there will be a group discussion.
Our casual reception–style tasting will afford tasters the opportunity to taste between 12 and 20 wines poured by our wine consultants. These wines will be complemented by artisanal cheeses and delectable delights from our Catering and Gourmet Food Departments. Tasters may casually stroll from table to table comparing various wines, discussing them with other tasters as well as with any of our wine experts on hand.
These educational and entertaining experiences are a must for all wine fans.
Tour de Vin: an Affair of Exquisite Taste • Reserve your glass today! •
Announcing our first annual reception–style tasting event in Baton Rouge “Tour de Vin: an Affair of Exquisite Taste.” Tour de Vin will be held Sunday, June 22 from 4 – 7pm at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. Over 100 fine wines, specialty meats and artisanal cheeses from our gourmet food department as well as cuisine from the Hilton • $75 per person (includes a $10 coupon) Tickets on sale now and are limited
Metairie Bistro & Deli now open later on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until 6:30pm
Come early before the Thursday tastings and enjoy a gourmet sandwich or prepared salad, or let us heat an entree from the gourmet entree case.
Thursday, May 8
seated tasting with lecture
Grower Champagne
hosted by Andrew Dike
$55 per person
- Region – Rilly–la–Montagne
Vilmart & Cie Brut Grand Cellier d’or NV — $69.00 - Region – Ambonnay
Henri Billiot & Fils Brut NV — $55.00 - Region – Cumieres
Rene Geoffroy Brut Cuvée Expression NV — $49.99 - Region – Dizy
Gaston Chiquet Brut Carte Verte NV — $43.99 - Region – Cuis
Pierre Gimonnet Brut NV — $47.99 - Region – le Mesnil–sur–Oger
Pierre Peters Cuvée de Reserve Blanc de Blancs NV — $48.99
Thursday, May 15
casual reception–style tasting
2005 Petits Châteaux Red Bordeaux
$25 per person
Join wine consultant John Charlebois on Thursday, May 15 at this casual reception–style tasting of 16 wonderful wines in the Metairie Tasting room from 6:30–8pm. These wines will be complemented by specialty meats, patés and artisanal cheeses. Advance reservation required.
- Château La Riviere Fronsac & $26.99
- Château Moulin Haut Laroque Fronsac & $32.99
- Château Thieuley Reserve Francis Courselle & $19.99
- Vieux Robin Bois de Lunier Cru Bourgeois & $26.99
- Château Fougas Maldoror Côtes de Bourg & $29.99
- Château Roland La Garde Cuvée Prestige Premieres Côtes de Blaye & $19.99
- Château Segonzac Heritage Bordeaux Superieur & $21.99
- Château Segonzac Premieres V.V. Côtes de Blaye & $18.99
- Château Roques Mauriac Classique Bordeaux Superieur & $16.99
- Château Le Pin Beausoleil Bordeaux Superieur & $27.99
- Château Lescalle Bordeaux Superieur & $17.99
- Château Jouanin Côtes de Castillon Cuvée Prestige & $13.99
- Château Roque Le Mayne Côtes de Castillon & $18.99
- Château Bel Air La Chapelle Côtes de Castillon & $19.99
- Château La Tour Seran Medoc 2005 & $29.99
- Château Rollan de By Medoc 2005 & $23.99
Friday, May 16
seated tasting with lecture
The World of Whiskey
Special Guest David Mays, ambassador of Small Batch Bourbon
$25 per person
- Jim Beam White Kentucky Straight Sour Mash Bourbon (750ml) — $12.99
- Jim Beam Black Kentucky Straight Sour Mash Bourbon Aged 8 Years (750ml) — $14.99
- Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Small Batch Aged 9 Years (750ml) — $25.99
- Baker’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml) — $31.99
- Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml) — $33.99
- Booker’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon 8 Years Old 125 Proof (750ml) — $41.99
Wednesday, May 28
seated tasting with lecture
Wines of Weinbach
hosted by Marc Pelletier
with Special Guest Catherine Faller of Domaine Weinbach
$30 per person
- Domaine Weinbach Pinot Blanc Reserve 2005 — $24.99
- Domaine Weinbach Riesling Reserve Personnelle 2005 — $26.99
- Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée Theo 2005 — $39.99
- Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg 2005 — $39.99
- Domaine Weinbach Riesling Cuvée Ste Catherine 2005 — $44.99
- Domaine Weinbach Tokay Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvée Laurence 2005 — $45.99
- Domaine Weinbach Tokay Pinot Gris Cuvée Ste Catherine 2005 — $54.00
- Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg Cuvée Ste Catherine 2005 — $60.00
Tasting Reservation Information
Must be 21 years or older to attend all events and tastings • Reservations and payment required in advance • We cannot accept any reservation or cancellation after 3 pm the day of the tasting • Cancellations for dinners require 24 hour notice • All tastings begin at 6:30 pm and are held at the Metairie store (except dinners) • All prices listed for wines and spirits reflect Metairie Store pricing • We do not accept payments by mail. To pay with cash or check please visit either location • To make a reservation, have your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card or Diners Club ready and call any location.
Metairie (504) 896–7300
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