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Friday Wine Tasting Kick-Off
Join us Friday evening from 4:00 – 6:00 pm for a tasting of traditional verus non-traditional Italian wines from great Brunello di Montalcino producers. This tasting is sponsored by Fine Wines Cellars and will be presented in the wine cellar of the Trapp Family Lodge. Space is limited so reserve your place early.
2008 LIST OF TASTING WINES
-- 2001 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
-- 2004 Argiano Solengo IGT
-- 2001 Camigliano Brunello di Montalcino
-- 2004 Camigliano Cabernet Sauvignon "Campo ai Mori" DOC
-- Plus 2 wonderful Italian whites to be named
Event: Friday Wine Tasting Kick-Off
Date: Friday, June 20, 2008
Time: 4:00– 6:00 pm
Location: wine cellar at the Trapp Family Lodge
Presented by: Fine Wines Cellars
Price: $75 per person payable at the door
Reservations: email Ed Schwarz or call (802) 253-2630
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Gala Dinner & Live Auction
 Under the summer stars of a beautiful Saturday in June, enjoy a stunning gastronomic collaboration
between wineries
and renowned chefs. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine provided by Schramsberg Vineyards as you meet the vintners presenting wines at the Classic. Then sit down to a phenomenal five-course meal with wine pairings provided by Hand Picked Selections. As the evening progresses, you'll be enticed to bid on amazing and one-of-kind items, from spectacular wines donated from the cellars of our participating wineries and private collectors to vacation getaways while dancing to the musical styling of the Penny Arcade. It will be an evening not to be missed.
Event: Gala Dinner & Live Auction
Date: Saturday June 21, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Trapp Family Lodge
Price: $150 per person
REGISTER ONLINE
Hand Picked Selections
The Tenth Annual Stowe Wine and Food Classic will feature wines selected by our Presenting Importer, Hand Picked Selections. Dan Kravitz, the owner of Hand Picked Selections, has been lauded by Robert Parker as a top U.S. importer of wines, and that Kravitz has a knack for finding good wines at great prices.
Jürgen Spagolla
Executive Chef Jürgen Spagolla was born and raised in Rankweil/Vorarlberg, Austria. He trained in Austria from 1982 to 1985. From 1985 to 1996 he worked in five-star properties throughout Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Jürgen has appeared on the food network, "2001 Best of Stowe", and was a guest chef at the Wine & Food Festival at Disneyworld, Florida in 2004. In April of 2008 Jürgen was a guest chef on New England Cooks live cooking demonstration with Tony Campos. Several of his delicious recipes are featured in a recipe book, "Dishing up Vermont", by Tracey Medeiros. Jürgen has been with Trapp Family Lodge since 2000.
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GALA DINNER & LIVE AUCTION MENU
Entrees and Wine Pairings
Marinated Salmon, Three Ways, Served with Dill Crème Fraiche and Blue Corncake --- Wine Course: Pierre Boniface "Apremont" 2006 Savoie
Champignon-Chanterelle Mushroom Soup with Duck Julienne and Ramp Oil --- Wine Course: Domaine de Lancyre Roussane 2006 VdP de Montferrand
Seared Cavendish Farms Quail on Peppercress with a Red Wine Shallot Reduction --- Wine Course: Sélection Laurence Féraud 2006 Châteauneuf de Pape
Black Currant Sorbet
Paprika-Coffee Rubbed Beef Tenderloin on Two-Tone Potato Cake with Foie Gras Sauce and Baby Vegetables --- Wine Course: Château de Lancyre "Grand Cuvée" 2001 Pic Saint Loup
Chocolate Mousse Tower with Hazelnut Crisp on a Mocha Chiffon Cake with Apricot Puree --- Wine Course: Domaine Massamier Carignan 2006 VdP des Coteaux de Peyriac
Vegetarian Fare
Provincial Vegetable Terrine with Basil, Parmesan Cheese and Aged Balsamic --- Wine Course: Pierre Boniface "Apremont" 2006 Savoie
Champignon-Chanterelle Mushroom Soup with Ramp Oil --- Wine Course: Domaine de Lancyre Roussane 2006 VdP de Montferrand
Fire Roasted Tomato Artichoke Ravioli with Sautéed Young Spinach and Red Wine Shallot Reduction --- Wine Course: Sélection Laurence Féraud 2006 Châteauneuf de Pape
Black Currant Sorbet
Paprika-Coffee Rubbed Tofu on Two-Tone Potato Cake with Black Trumpet Mushroom Sauce and Baby Vegetables --- Wine Course: Château de Lancyre "Grand Cuvée" 2001 Pic Saint Loup
Chocolate Mousse Tower with Hazelnut Crisp on a Mocha Chiffon Cake with Apricot Puree --- Wine Course: Domaine Massamier Carignan 2006 VdP des Coteaux de Peyriac
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Grand Tasting & Silent Auction
 A day not to be missed! Visit with winemakers and culinary experts
and enjoy world-
class food
selections in the pastoral ambiance of Stowe, Vermont. Kick off the day with front row seats at a live cooking demonstration by Oprah's premiere chef, Art Smith, hosted by Tony Campos of New England Cooks. Then select a wine seminar designed to permit the novice or seasoned wine collector to discover more about the noble grape. You will be enticed by over 100 premium wines while visiting with the winemakers and sampling world-class food selections from renowned chefs. Throughout the day you will enjoy demonstrations of the skills of award winning chefs in our Viking Demonstration Kitchen, presented by Allen's Kitchen & Bath. Examine and bid on the splendid offerings at our silent auction of fine and rare wines, a variety of vacation getaways and other great treasures.
With exquisite food and unforgettable wine in the back drop of the world famous Trapp Family Lodge overlooking the Village of Stowe, you'll wish that the day never ends.
Event: Grand Tasting & Silent Auction
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2008
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Trapp Family Lodge
Price: $60 per person
REGISTER ONLINE
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WINES TO BE SERVED
The list of wines that will be served Sunday at the Grand Tasting & Silent Auction has us very excited. We hope you will be too! Take a peak at what is in store by downloading the PDF.
DOWNLOAD PDF:
'Wines to be served at the Grand Tasting & Silent Auction"
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COOKING DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE
Guest chefs appearing in the Viking demonstration kitchen
Sunday, June 22, 2008.
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RESTAURANT & VENDOR EXHIBITORS
Trapp Family Lodge
Hen of the Wood
Trattoria La Festa Restaurant
Restaurant Phoebe
Pulcinella's Ristorante
Vermont Cheese Council
Ye Olde England Inne
The Kitchen Table Bistro
Laughing Moon Chocolates
The Inn at Essex Burlington
Black Door Bar and Bistro
Sarducci's Restaurant
Cabot Cheese
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES
The Stowe Wine & Food Classic is proud to announce this year's participating wineries. These expert vinters from across the globe will be providing wines for the tastings and leading wine seminars. Rarely is such a fabulous group of vinters together in one place. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to taste and learn from these amazing wineries.
Hand Picked Selections
MS Walker
Banfi Vintners
Vias Imports, Ltd. presenting numerous Italian Estates
Hahn Estates
The Hess Collection
Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards
Wilson Daniels Ltd.
Cellars International, Inc. presenting the Rudi Wiest Selections and other top German Estates
Calmont Beverage
Winebow
DOWNLOAD PDF:
'Wines to be served at the Grand Tasting & Silent Auction"
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BOOK SIGNING
Dellie Rex, author of 'About Wine', will be signing her book on Sunday.
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Wine Seminars
 We've set up a
series of events so that you can learn from the leaders of the food and wine industry in a
relaxed, enjoyable setting.
2008 LIST OF WINE SEMINARS
12:00-12:45 |
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Tim Locke of The Hess Collection
Tim will speak about the Hess Group's ownership of wineries around the world and the wines produced in the United States, Argentinian, South African and Australian wineries. |
12:00-12:45 |
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Christopher Bartha of Cellars International
Rudi Wiest Selections
Christopher and Rudi Wiest Selections represent many of Gemany's Top Estates. Please join him as he leads a discussion and tasting on a multitude of German Wines. Topics include: Vinification styles, Regional differences due to soil and climate, Pradikat levels, and Going beyond Germany's noble grape Riesling. |
3:00-3:45 |
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George Schwarz of Vias Imports
"The Aristocratic Nebbiolo vs. the Southern Contenders"
The Aristocratic Nebbiolo vs. the Southern Contenders and will focus on comparing and contrasting the noble grape of Piedmont (Nebbiolo) against the up and coming southern grapes and regions of Southern Italy. |
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