1999 Erbaluce di Caluso Passito presented at - An Evening of Wine and Rosecliff

Friday, September 28
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Rosecliff Ballroom
Cocktail attire suggested.   Parking on site at Rosecliff.

A Special Edition Tasting!
Don't miss this evening of music, great food, special vintages, limited editions and reserve category wines that will be poured only on this evening and a silent auction in the magnificent ballroom at Rosecliff! Cocktail attire suggested.

Chef Jacques Pepin will be our special guest at this evening of music, great food, special vintages, limited editions and reserve category wines that will be poured only on this evening and a silent auction in the magnificent ballroom at Rosecliff!  Jacques will be signing copies of his cookbooks, including his latest book, to be published in spring 2007, Chez Jacques:  Traditions and Rituals of a Cook.   Come and meet the Chef, taste samples of his newest recipes prepared by Fine Catering by Russell Morin, and watch segments from his television program on a big screen on the Rosecliff lawn!

The evening will include an extravagant wine tasting of special vintages offered by each of our participating wineries, to include:

2001 Summus Montalcino offered by Banfi
2003 Caymus "Special Collection"
2005 Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc Estate Limited Release offered by Honig Vineyard & Winery
Jordan's 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 St. Francie Merlot Reserve Behler Vineyard
2001 Bodegas Bordeje Pago de Romerosa Reserva
2004 Vintner Select Merlot offered by Newport Vineyards
2003 DeLoach Vineyards Zinfandel Gambog Rance offered by Boisset America
2001 Austin Hope Syrah offered by Treana Winery
1999 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino Riserva offered by Distillerie Stock USA, Ltd.
2002 Steele Stymie Merlot
2002 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "FAY" Estate Bottled Cabernet
2001 Artists Series Cabernet Sauvignon offered by Kenwood Vineyards
2002 Cheval des Andes offered by Moet Hennessey USA
2001 Clone 6 offered by Diageo Chateau & Estates Wines
2003 Kangarilla Road McClaren Vale Zinfandel offered by Click Wine Group
2004 Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel offered by Four Vines Winery
2003 Stagecoach Vineyard Merlot offered by Miner Family Winery
2003 Grandpere Zinfandel offered by Renwood Winery
Sakonnet Champagne
2001 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon offered by Trefethen Vineyards
2003 Planeta Merlot offered by Vias Wines
2005 Ava Maria’s Viognier offerd by Jankris Winery
2003 Stonehedge Stagecoach Merlot offered by Stonehedge Winery
1999 Erbaluce di Caluso Passito offered by Skandis Fine Wines
2004 Ruby Throated Cabernet offered by Clos La Chance
2002 Stag’s Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon offered by Pine Ridge Winery
2005 Select Chardonnay offered by Greenvale Vineyards
2002 Cuvee de la Luna offered by Valley of the Moon
2002 Cyrus offered by Alexander Valley Vineyards
Mionetto “MO” Sergio, Extra Dry
2003 Rebholz Riesling Grosses Gewachs Im Sonn offered by Rudi Wiest
Barefoot Cellars Chardonnay
2000 Monti “Barolo Bussia” offered by Riviera Imports

Erbaluce di Caluso SPARKLING presented at...

Live and Silent Auctions
Guest auctioneer Kevin Zraly will orchestrate the fabulous live auction, beginning at 4 pm on the terrace of Marble House. Admission to the auction is included with your Grand Tasting ticket. There will also be a simultaneous silent auction. 1983 Erbaluce di Caluso Passito donated by Skandis Fine Wines for Silent Auction.

Feature Sparklings to be poured at the Live Auction include:

Erbaluce di Caluso Brut dell' Arciprete Sparkling
Moet Hennessey
Domaine Carneros and Mionetto
IL Moscato

presented at...

ERBALUCE DI CALUSO
ERBALUCE DI CALUSO CRIO
ERBALUCE DI CALUSO BRUT DELL' ARCIPRETE SPARKLING
ERBALUCE PASSITO
CANAVESE ROSSO
CANAVESE ROSATO
GRAPPA DI ERABALUCE
PASSITO
ROSSO

Grand Tasting, Live Auction & Raffle

Saturday, September 29
Grand Tasting: 12 pm to 4 pm
Live Auction: 4 pm

The Grand Tasting will take place on the lawn of Marble House, with over 100 wineries from around the world pouring more than 500 wines. We'll also have food samplings from local restaurants and caterers.

Featured Wineries
Many of the world's finest wineries are already on board for the Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival , and more are being added every day! Check back often to see the outstanding selections that will be represented at this unique event.