To get a better idea, check out this video from last year's Wine Bar War in NYC:
Some of folks from the sommelier team include:
• Brian Grandison, Certified Sommelier at Hakassan at the Fontainebleau
• Greg Rivera, Advanced Sommelier at The Breakers Palm Beach
• Heath Porter, Advanced Sommelier at Uvaggio Wine Bar
• Amanda Fraga, Certified Sommelier at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
The head judge will be Charlie Arturaola, master Sommelier named a Chevalier by the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagnes, Wine Communicator of the Year at the IWSC, UK by VINITALY, and Confraria dos Vinhos do Porto. Other judges include, Ernesto Echeverry, Marketing Director, LATAM Airlines Group and Geoff Kruth who is Chief Operating Officer for the Guild of Sommeliers.
As usual, I'm here to give you the FGH hookup. I am giving away 2 tickets to this event to 1 lucky winner! Winner will be selected on June 17, 2015. In case you don't win the lucky pair be sure to head over to GILT to get your tickets at a discounted price!
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Malbec is my favorite. Strong heavy bodied and bangs you up easy lol
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ReplyDeleteI especially love Cabernet Sauvignons from the Colchagua and Cachapoal Valleys in Chile. I hope to try some more during the event!
ReplyDeleteAlso, for Spanish wines, my favorites are always from Ribera del Duero!
I especially like Cabernet Sauvignons from the Colchagua and Cachapoal Valleys of Chile. I hope to try others soon!
ReplyDeleteAlso, from Spain, my favorite wines are usually from Ribera del Duero!
I'm all about that sav blanc!
ReplyDeleteCan't pick a fav..love them all..maybe a Montrachet
ReplyDeleteCarmenère ! sis and i loved the chilean wines while there last summer!
ReplyDeleteCarmenère !! sister and I got to experience of deliciousness of Chilean vino last summer while there! would love to relive that!
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