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Industry Libation Leaders
Offer In-Depth Tasting Seminars at Grand Rapids International Wine & Food
Festival
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich) – More
than a dozen esteemed industry leaders from the wine and beer worlds will again
present in-depth tasting seminars at the 2nd Annual Grand Rapids
International Wine & Food Festival. The pre-holiday celebration takes place
November 12-14 inside the elegance of the 40,000-square-foot Steelcase Ballroom
inside DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.
These tutored seminars will
be held in a quiet classroom-like setting on the upper level of the DeVos
Place, where specialists, professional
educators, critics, winemakers and brewmasters present tasting and comparative
experiences. The seminars are a very special opportunity to experience the
taste, aroma, color, clarity and finish of wines and beers from Michigan and
around the world while enhancing your knowledge from specialists in the
industry. There is a $15
fee for each beverage seminar, which covers the cost of the samples
poured. Each presentation is limited to 40 attendees and tickets will be
available online at www.GRWineFestival.com (“Buy Tickets”),
beginning October 23 or at the Festival, space permitting.
This year’s beverage tasting
seminars include:
Thursday,
November 12
6:00pm
Seminar Room A Diversity of Sonoma County
by Scott Lindquist, Constellation Wines, Michigan On-Premise Manager
Hosted by Henri A. Fox Sales
Seminar
Room B Flavor Profile of Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand's Marlborough Region
Presented by Ken Abraham of Pernod Ricard USA
Hosted by Kent Beverage
7:30pm
Seminar
Room C Celebrate the Season with Michigan Sparkling Wines
Presented by Larry Mawby, L. Mawby Vineyards
Seminar
Room D One Hour Wine Expert
Presented by Brian Cain
Hosted by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Friday, November 13
6:00pm
Seminar Room A Limited Production, Boutique Wine Seminar
Presented by Peter Woods, CSW, Fine Wine Manager
for the Signature Collection of Henry A. Fox Sales Company
Seminar
Room B Regions and Wines of New Zealand
Hosted by Kent Beverage
7:30pm
Seminar
Room A Sample Delicious Fre (Alcohol-Removed) Cocktails from the Liquid Muse
Presented by Natalie Bovis-Nelson, Renowned
Mixologist and Author of the Book "Preggatinis: Mixology for the Mom-to-be"
Hosted by Henry A. Fox Sales
Seminar
Room C International Riesling Foundation
Presented by Sean O'Keefe, Chateau Grand Traverse
& Bryan Ulbrich, Left Foot Charley
Seminar Room D Red Wines of the Mediterranean - Description
of the Mediterranean Climate, Cultures & Wine Making Traditions
Presented by Brian Cain
Hosted by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Saturday,
November 14
1:30pm
Seminar
Room A Exploring the Varietal Types of California through Barefoot Wine
Presented by Evan Roarty-Collins, The
"Moe-Toe", Barefoot Wines
Hosted by Henry A. Fox Sales
Seminar
Room B Micro Brews
Presented by Fred Bueltmann of New Holland
Brewing Co.
Hosted by Kent Beverage
Seminar
Room C Michigan's World Class Rieslings
Hosted by Fenn Valley Vineyards
3:00pm
Seminar
Room Michigan Cab Franc
Presented by Coenraad Stassen, Brys Estate &
Brian Hosmer, Chateau Chantal
Seminar
Room D One Hour Wine Expert
Presented by Brian Cain
Hosted by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Seminar
Room E California's Emerging Premium Wine Regions: Looking for the Next Napa
Presented by Cecil Robbins
Hosted by Paw Paw Distributors
4:30pm
Seminar
Room A I Love Pinot Noir, Seriously
Presented by Kimberly State, CSW,
Fine Wine Specialist for the Signature Collection of Henry A. Fox Sales
Company
Hosted by Henry A. Fox Sales
Seminar
Room B The Development of Northern Michigan Wines
Presented by Brian Bulles and Bob Jacobson
Hosted by Kent Beverage
6:00pm
Seminar
Room C Pinot's of SW Michigan, Red, White and Sparkling
Presented by Chris Moersch, Round Barn Winery
Seminar Room D Defining Quality - Why is one
bottle $10 and another $100 or more? Why can you buy one wine anywhere? Why can you only find certain wines at major
wine sellers? What are the components of quality?
Presented by Brian Cain
Hosted by Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Seminar
Room E A Tour of Premium Australian Wines
Presented by
Bradford Hammerschmidt
Hosted by Elite
Brands of Michigan
7:30pm
Seminar
Room A Exploring Viticulture in the Alsace Region of France
Presented by Dominique Schoenheitz, Schoenheitz
Winery
Hosted by Henry A. Fox Sales
Seminar
Room B New World Cabernet Sauvignons vs. Old World Cabernets
Presented by Michael Smith, Premium Wine Specialist
for Kent Beverage
The 2nd Annual
Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival is expected to draw some
10,000+ individuals throughout the three days, making it the largest food and
wine festival in the state and one of the premier events of its kind in the
Midwest. From the connoisseur who lives and breathes for the finer things in
life to the novice looking for an introduction to the world of wine, food and
other culinary delights, the International Wine & Food Festival in Grand
Rapids delivers a grand experience that is sure to please every palette.
For more information about the 2nd Annual
Grand Rapids International Wine & Food Festival: www.GRWineFestival.com or 800-328-6550.
PRODUCED BY:
Wine and Food Festival, LLC
2121 Celebration Dr NE · Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525 · 616-447-2860 · FAX: 616-447-2861
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