Wine Riot II Event Guide

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WINE RIOTSEPT

EMBER 25 & 26, 2009

at the J. J. Moakley Courthouse

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BOSTON WINE EXPOJANUARY 23-24, 2010Seaport World Trade Center

www.WineExpoBoston.com

Tickets on sale in October! Check the website for details.Save $15 off Grand Tasting tickets with this ad! Enter promo code RIOT to save $15 off Saturday or Sunday Grand Tasting tickets! Valid October 5 through October 31, 2009.

Fellow Winos,

You are now witnessing the second wave of the American wine revolution. What started in Napa Valley in the sixties with a rag-tag bunch of winemakers has evolved into a national movement of increased wine appreciation and production in the U.S. The torch is now being passed from these “Founding Fathers” to you and I —the next generation of wine drinkers. We are responsible for the massive rise in vino consumption in recent years, and we are now responsible for taking the American grape game to the next level.

Knowledge is power, especially when you’re wading through a sea of over 250 wines at The Wine Riot. At our Crash Course Seminars, you can learn about regions like France, Italy and California and meet producers who are creating local ciders and eco-friendly wines. At our Wine Intelligence Unit (WIU) booth, Boston wine experts will help to answer your fermented-grape-related questions. And at each table at the Courthouse, you can consult with passionate winemakers and reps who know their stuff inside and out.

We encourage you to learn as much as you can and pass that info on to your friends and family. Together, we can get the entire country to drink more wine!

Tyler BallietFouder, EditorThe Second Glass

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the sECoNd GLAss stAffTyler Balliet – Founder, Editor

Kate Pluhar – Sales Director

Holly Gordon – Designer

Kyle Wright – Editorial Assistant

Jack Railton – Marketing Assistant

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Morgan First – Marketing Director

Maggie Dayton – Event Coordinator

Jess Margolis-Pineo – Wine Riot Assistant

Ashley Lashgari – Marketing Assistant

Lyndsey Stadtmueller – Web Assistant

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With special thanks to the extended Second Glass staff - Rich DiNitto, Jes-sie Pray, Dale Cruse, Kirsten Amann, James Laurenti, Lauren Michaud, Erin Madore, Ari Friedland, Adam Pieniazek, Ryan Weaver and Josie-dog, our mascot. Thanks for help and support from our friends and family es-pecially Jarett Goetz, Jeff Golden and Dan Parsons of downTown, Luke Bauer, the First family, the Balliets, Carl Query, Panos Panay, Devin Cole and the Boston Young Entrepreneurs, the Dayton family for hosting our getaway, Mel and Janie Master, Louis DiBiccari, Ian Grossman, Matt De-mers, Matt and Teri at Cafe Luna, Josh Eaton, Jay Essegian and the Bos-ton Uncorked crew, Maureen and Benny at Savant Project, Mike Ritter & Woodbine and Rhonda Pray. Special thanks to Kim Tavares at the Court-house, Maria of The Daily Catch, The Isosceles Group for putting up with the loud kids down the hall, Shannon, Jess, Christopher, Steven and the entire Exemplar Law team for helping us kick ass! Finally, thanks to all of our exhibitors who bought into this rowdy throwdown and our fantastic volunteers and volunteer captains - we couldn’t do this without you!

ABout the CoVErThroughout history, successful revolutions have been accompanied by powerful and iconic imagery. For the first Wine Riot in April, our cover artist looked to Soviet propaganda posters for inspiration to create an image of young people taking over the means of wine production for themselves (and it had nothing to do with Shepard Fairey, we promise). For Wine Riot II, we’ve adopted an American Revolution theme and, since our event is on Boston’s waterfront, we chose “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze. The original painting depicts General Washington leading troops across the

Delaware River into the Battle of Trenton the day after Christmas in 1776. The message behind our image? The wine world is changing for the better, and with your help, this generation is leading the charge. Join the revolution. Drink more wine!

Cover and Guide Design by Holly Gordon: www.missgordon.com

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Wine for all.

Ivy Restaurantfeatures a unique flat-priced wine list,

offering more than 40 bottles for just $26 each.

Join us.Your new favorite wine is waiting.

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Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

NV Cristalino Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain

NV Cordorníu Rosé Cava, Penedes, Spain

NV Veuve Clicquot Brut, Reims, France

White

2007 Oggi Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy

2008 Domaine du Haut Perron Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France

2008 Gobelsburger Grüner Veltliner, Kamptal, Austria

2007 Cardiff Chardonnay, San Martin, CA

Rosé

2008 Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé, France

Red

2007 Deloach Pinot Noir, Russian River, CA

2006 Chateau Pesquié Côtes du Ventoux “Terrasses”, Rhône, France

2006 Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon, CA

2008 Tilia Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

2007 Atteca Grenache “Old Vines”, Calatayud, Spain

Selected Bottles

White Wines

2006 Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige

2006 Pazo Señorans Albariño, Rias Baixas

2003 Domaine Otter Chasselas, Alsace

Specialty Cocktails Interesting Glass Pours Extensive Bottle Selection

2006 Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner, Austria

2006 St. Urbans-Hof Riesling Kabinett, Mosel

Red Wines

2006 Croney Pinot Noir “Two Ton”, Malborough

2006 La Posta Bardolino, Mendoza

2003 Chat Château Laroze Merlot Blend Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

2005 Fontanafredda Barbera “Briccotondo”, Piedmont

2005 Turley Zinfandel “Dusi”, Paso Robles

and many more…

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Music: DJ Red Foxx

Crash Couse: Find Romance and Awesome Reds in Vallipocella Room A at 7:30/8:30/9:30 Fair Verona is the setting for Romeo and Juliet and the home of Valpolicella, a small region of Italy that produces stellar wines. From simple yet delicious tables wines to otherworldly vi-nos worth getting into a gang war over, you’ll taste a range in this crash course.

Alex DeWinter | Grill 23Alex DeWinter is the overlord of Grill 23’s ginor-mous (850-bottle) wine list, but he’ll never for-get what it’s like to buy wine on a student budget. This top sommelier is always on the hunt for a big red at a reasonable price. grill23.com

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Crash Couse: Livin’ the dream in Napa Room B at 7:30/8:30/9:30

It stands to reason that an award-winning sommelier, wine writer and wine judge would know what tastes good—so it’s no surprise that some of the country’s top wine lists fea-ture Carr’s wine. Come pop a bottle and learn what goes into the making of both a good wine and a great family vineyard.

Joseph Carr | Joseph Carr WineryAfter working as a sommelier for a numerous major hotel chains, Joseph Carr decided to switch sides and become a winemaker. Now he bottles his own wines under the label Joseph Carr Napa Valley. josephcarrwine.com

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Crash Course: France vs California Throw Down Room C at 7:30/8:30/9:30French fries versus freedom fries. Green beans versus haricots verts. Michelle Obama versus Carla Bruni. These two countries may have a healthy rivalry, but they are cousins when it comes to wine. This course breaks down the regional differences and remark-able similarities between the two.

Melvyn Master | Tortoise Creek WinesWriter, winemaker, restaurateur and all around pro wino Mel Master has been involved in the wine industry for virtually his entire life. He currently makes wine in both France and California with the label Tortoise Creek. tortoisecreekwines.com

LAST CALL: 10:45 PM

VIP Night includes some complimentary samples, so make sure to grab a tasty snack from

The Daily Catch, The Savant Project and Tavolo!

Visit us at thesecondglass.com to see all the hilarious mayhem captured in the photo booth by

Mike Ritter of Ritterbin Photography.

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250 WiNEs *all for purchase at the Gordon's Fine Wine booth

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food provided by Daily Catch, The Savant Project and Tavolo

fuN ACtiVitiEs provided by House of Blues, Phoenix/Stuff/WFNX, Yelp and ZipCar

fEAturiNG:

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156 Mystic AveMedford, MA

781-395-4400

Quincy661 Adams StQuincy, MA

617-472-1573

Roslindale591 Hyde Park Ave

Roslindale, MA

617-323-8202

“FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1933”

WINE – SPIRITS – BEER

It’s all about the fun!™

offers fun social activities, adventurous trips away from the city, and friendly athletics leagues for young professionals to connect in the Boston area.

Kickball

Ski Trips

Soccer

Bowling

Beach Trips

Nights Out

Dodgeball

and more!

Upcoming Event: Oktoberfest PartyOctober 14th at the Lansdowne Pub. Sponsored by Wachusett Beer. Delicious beer, contests and prizes!

socialbostonsports.com

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riot 2 | 6-10pM DJ RED FOXX LAST CALL: 9:45PM

ROOM AdownTown wine + spirits

David Milligan Yellow + Blue

downTown wine + spirits

Real Deals from the Southern Rhone



Eco-Minded Winesof the Future



Stop and Smell the German Wines

Bordeaux is Far from Boring

Chianti: Get that Dirt off your Shoulders




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David Milligan Yellow + Blue downTown wine + spirits

Bubbilicious: Sparkling Wines from

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Chocolate Thunder:Pairing Wine

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CrAsh CoursEsWiNEKnowledge will be dropped during free Crash Course Semi-nars. Courses occur throughout the Riot sessions, dishing in-depth explanations of specific grapes, regions, and grow-ing trends. Rioters can stop in for complimentary guided tastings and head back to the main floor equipped with stellar tips and know-how to help them face any wine list, party or store.

Bubbilicious: Sparkling Wine from Around the WorldRoom A at 1:30pm/8:00pmCristal is for hip hop videos and rapper wannabes. There’s a world of bubbly outside of Champagne. This class will introduce you to some of the best sparkling wines coming out of Austria, Spain, Italy, and even the US of A.

Chocolate Thunder: Pairing Wine and ChocolateRoom A 2:00pm/8:30pmIn the world of wine pairing, cheese and fruits are the typical fare, but chocolate? Get it right and it’s pure delight, but get it wrong, and it’s “in your face disgrace.” (Free chocolate bar to the first person to correctly indentify the origin of this phrase.)

A Wine Whose Name Cannot Be SpokenRoom A 2:30pm/9:00pmHungary has been making tasty dessert wines and red currant-inflected reds since the days of the Roman Empire. With names like Kiralyleanyka and Harslevelu, Hungarian wines can be hard to pronounce—but rest assured, they go down easy.

Real Deals From the Southern RhoneRoom A at 3/3:30/4pm + 6:30/7/7:30pmFrench wines don’t have to be overly fussy or super- expensive. David Milligan takes you on a virtual tour of the Southern Rhone River Valley, reviewing labels and vintages that give you the best value for your money.

Bin Ends | Room ABin Ends offers tremendous deals on close-outs with a Filene’s Basement style pricing system—which means owner and wine buyer John Hafferty knows a good deal when he sees it.

Bin Ends236 Wood RoadBraintree, MA(781) 817-1212

binendswine.com

David Milligan | Room AWine importer and writer David Milligan has been bringing stellar wines into the U.S. since 1996. He started with French wines, then became an expert on up-and-coming regions like South Africa and Chile, with an eye for wines with great taste and terroir.

davidmilliganselections.com

Farnum Hill Ciders | Room BThis New Hampshire producer makes crisp, traditional ciders from vintage apple varieties, helping to preserve the country’s biodiversity and bringing you some deliciously alcoholic brews that are perfect for fall sipping and food pairing.

farnumhillciders.com

It’s Like Wine, but from ApplesRoom B at 1:30/2/2:30pm + 8/8:30/9Johnny Appleseed didn’t truck his seeds across the frontier so the pioneers could make pie. Early settlers depended on his trees to make apple-based booze. Farnum Hill has continued this proud tradition with their cidermaking outfit. In this crash course, we’ll taste a variety of cider apples, sip finished ciders, and debunk the Johnny Appleseed myth along the way.

downTown wine + spiritsRoom C

Davis Square’s source for hooch carries over 1,300 beers, 1,000 wines, a deep cellar of high-end favorites and almost 200 whis-kies, among other libations. Wine buy Jeff Golden will be dropping knowledge and downing—er, sharing samples all day long.

downTown wine + spirits225 Elm St., Somerville(617) 625-7777

downtownwineandspirits.com

LOCATIONS: West Roxbury 418 LaGrange St. (Corner of Centre + LaGrange Streets) 617-327-1400Jamaica Plain 741 Centre St. 617-522-9300 Revere 286 American Legion Hwy (Rt. 60) 781-289-5888Marshfield 700 Plain Street (Rt. 139) 781-834-9068 Hyannis 226 Falmouth Road (Rt. 28) 508-790-4470

*All stores are individually owned and operated.

BOSTON’S WINE DESTINATION AND RESOURCE

The Blanchard’s Wine Expo The Wine Tasting Event for the Season

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 | 6-9PM418 LaGrange Street, West Roxbury

& IT’S FREE!

Join us for our semi-annual Grand Wine Tasting at our renovated and expanded West Roxbury location. As usual, featured wines are available for 20% off their regular prices. Meet your neighbors, chat with the Blanchards staff and restock your wine cellar at our biggest grand tasting event ever!

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Yellow + Blue | Room BIn 20 years, many of the wine-makers of the world will (we hope) look a lot like Yellow + Blue. With their organically-grown grapes and eco-friendly packag-ing (yellow and blue combine to make green, get it?), this Califor-nia outfit is blazing a trail for other vintners to follow. ybwines.com

Eco-Minded Wines of the FutureRoom B at 3/3:30/4pm + 6:30/7/7:30pmIf you think farmers are sexier than bankers and bicycles are better than cars, you’ll want to sit in on this crash course, where you’ll learn as much about the way wine is produced as you will about the way it tastes. Yellow + Blue CEO Matt Cain, who’s earned accolades from trendwatchers like Forbes, Fast Company and TastingTable for his innovative techniques, will divulge all the juicy details on starting his company, from sourcing organic grapes in South America to getting customers to drink wines from a Tetra-pack container.

Stop and Smell the German WinesRoom C 1:30/3pm + 6:30/8pmWines from Germany rarely get the attention they deserve. Yes, the labels and lingo are a bit complicated, but that only means you get high quality, delicious wines for less cash. Learn the key to unlocking some of Europe’s best white wines.

Bordeaux is Far from BoringRoom C 2/3:30 + 7/8:30pm It’s not all bitches and bling in the wine world’s Beverly Hills. For hundreds of years this region has set the world’s standard for fine wine. The home of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot has a long history and a very interesting future. Chianti: Get That Dirt Off Your ShoulderRoom C 2:30/4 + 7:30/9pmVintage clothes are IN so why not old school wines? From a land of tradition and old wineries comes one of the world’s most ubiquitous yet least-understood wines. Get the low-down on a cat that’s been cool for centuries.

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Kerri PlattOwner,

The Wine Bottega


Whether you’re a wine novice or a seasoned wino, it can be quite the challenge to wade through a sea of over 250 wines. It’s for this reason we’ve created the Wine Intelligence Unit (WIU); a rag-tag

crew of local wine buyers, certified wine experts and seasoned sommeliers. Stop by with basic questions, rack their brains for their favorite wines at ‘The Riot’ or have them map out a personal tour. These winos are are at your disposal, armed with encyclopedic knowledge of everything related to fermented grape juice. Remember, no question is too “basic” or “simple” and no request is too large. Use this crew to make sure you conquer the Riot!

Louis KriegerWine Director, Wine Gallery

Theresa PaopaoWine Director,

Oleana

Dale CruseUrban Terroirist,

DrinksAreOnMe.netMatt Mollo

Maestro Italiano, The Wine Bottega

James LaurentieBooze Consultant, Beverage Media

Wiu pANELists

Brett VankoskiDirector of Salesand Marketing,

90 + Cellars

John Paul KamingaFine Wine Manager,

Esprit Du Vin

MONDAY 4-9PM TUESDAY 12-9PMSATURDAY 11AM-9PM SUNDAY 1PM-7PM

Closed Sundays July + August

12 CORINTH STREET, ROSLINDALE VILLAGE617-469-4005 [email protected]

Sing, dance, take funny pictures, make new friends – but

above all, stay on your feet! Make the best of your time at the Riot with these tips:

driNk MorE WiNE! (but don’t go overboard)

Whether you’re sitting in on a Crash Course, chatting up the members of our Wine Intelli-gence Unit, or planning your next vineyard road trip with the local winemaker who’s pouring you a glass of bubbly at one of our booths, you’ll have the opportunity to learn interesting facts about wine that you wouldn’t pick up elsewhere. These people came here to answer your ques-tions and teach you about the delicious wines and all the background info--and it’s rare to have so many of them all in one room. So be sure to take advantage of their insight and ask questions, even as you’re holding out your glass for another sample of that killer Sauv Blanc.

You can’t get enough water in your system. Bottled water is provided free of charge at the Riot by Polar Water. Drink as much of it as you can! It will keep your body healthy and you on the dance floor -- not on the floor of the bathroom. It will also help you feel a lot better tomorrow morning.

Tweet, text or and post hilarious pictures on Face-book -- and be sure to chat, flirt or exchange cards with the real person next to you while you’re at it. It’s time to put the “social” in “social drinker”!

Marathon runners aren’t the only ones who need to carbo-load before the big event. Snacking before and throughout the Riot will help absorb all that vino so you don’t find yourself stumbling after a few sips. We make this easy at the Riot with scrumptious samples from The Savant Project, The Daily Catch and Tavolo. Eat up!

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NV Montsarra Cava BrutSpainNV Valdo ProseccoItaly2008 Joseph Carr Sauvingnon BlancNapa Valley, California, USA

2008 Warwick Estates Sauvingnon BlancStellenbosch, South Africa

2007 Ben Marco MalbecMendoza, Argentina2007 Mapema MalbecMendoza, Argentina2007 Domaine de la Citadelle Cabernet SauvignonSouthern Rhone Valley, France2006 Josh Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley, California, USAFerreira 8 Year Tawny Dona Antonia ReservePortugal

Cafe Europa Distributing | Booth #19

2007 Wine By Joe Pinot NoirWillamette Valley, Oregon, USA

2007 Wine By Joe Pinot GrisWillamette Valley, Oregon, USA

2006 Jelu SyrahZonda Valley, San Juan, Argentina

2007 Jelu MalbecZonda Valley, San Juan, Argentina

2007 Jelu Pinot NoirPatagonia, Argentina

2008 Jelu TorrontesZonda Valley, San Juan, Argentina

2007 Carlso Basso Dos Fincas, Malbec/Cabernet SauvignonAltmira, Mendoza, Argentina

2007 Carlos Basso ChardonnayAltmira, Mendoza, Argentina

Albert Winestein | Booth #18


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Charles Krug Winery | Booth #31

2005 Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family Reserve GenerationsNapa Valley, California, USA

2006 Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley, California, USA

2006 Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family MerlotNapa Valley, California, USA

2007 Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family Pinot NoirNapa Valley, California, USA

2007 Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family ChardonnayNapa Valley, California, USA

2008 Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family Sauvignon BlancNapa Valley, California, USA

2006 CK Mondavi Family Vineyards ZinfandelDunnigan Hills, California, USA

2008 CK Mondavi Family Vineyards Pinot GrigioDunnigan Hills, California, USA

Croney Estates | Booth #38

2008 Croney Estate “Three Ton” Sauvignon BlancNew Zealand

2008 Croney Estate “Three Ton” ChardonnayNew Zealand

2008 Croney Estate “Two Ton” Pinot NoirNew Zealand

thE WiNEsDon’t forget to check out Gordon’s Fine

Wine Booth! You can buy your favorite

wines from the Riot,

or from home, at

gordonswine.com!

Serving Brahmins & Bums since 1960

www.bauerwine.comOrder Online or Phone it In. We Deliver!

330 Newbury St Boston, MA

617-262-0363

Hundreds of Wines

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2007 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf du Pape RougeChateauneuf du Pape, Rhone Valley, France

2006 Domaine Houchart Cotes du Provence RougeCotes du Provence, Provence, France

2006 Vina Indomita Selected Varietal Cabernet SauvignonMaipo Valley, Chile2007 Vina Indomita Selected Varietal ChardonnayCasablanc Valley, Chile

2007 Chateau du Trignon Cotes du RhoneCotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France

2008 Chateau du Pizay BeaujolaisBeaujolais, Burgundy, France

2008 Domaine Fournier Pere et Fils SauvignonVin de Pays du Val du Loire, Loire Valley, France

2007 Cave de Lugny Chardonnay de ChardonnayMacon-Chardonnay, Burgundy, France

DB Wine Selections | Booth #14

2008 Esperance ColombardFrance

2005 B de Bertinerie Cotes de Blaye Bordeaux, France

2008 Domaine de Jaume Cotes du RhoneRhone Valley, France

2006 Chateau de Villambis “Cru Bourgeois” Haut MedocBordeaux, France

2007 Domaine de Jaume Cotes du RhoneRhone Valley, France

2006 Chateau CalissanneCotes de Provence, France

2006 El Corregidor Merlot/MalbecLos Maitenes, Mendoza, Argentina

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Visit the HobNob lounge at WineRiot 2009for fun games and for

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Empson USA Inc. | Booth #3

2008 Villa Matilde Falerno del Massico Bianco DOCCampania, Italy

2008 Farnese Montepulciano D’ AbruzzoAbruzzi, Italy

2006 Vina Falernia Carmenere Syrah ReservaElqui Valley, Chile

2008 Escarpment Over the Edge Pinot NoirMartinborough, New Zealand

NV Canella Prosecco di Conegliano DOCVeneto, Italy

NV Canella Blood Orange MimosaVeneto, Italy

European Cellars | Booth #9

2008 Con Class RuedaRueda, Spain

2008 Burgans AlbarinoRias Baixas , Spain

2008 Espelt Rosado ‘Corali’Empordà, Spain

2007 Evodia GarnachaCalatayud, Spain

2006 Creta Ribera del Duero ‘Roble’Ribera del Duero, Spain

2005 Castano ‘Solanera’Yecla, Spain

2006 Alto Almanzora ‘Este’Spain

2006 Tomas Cusine ‘El Vilosell’Spain

Goelet Wine Estates | Booth #21

2009 KATO Sauvingnon BlancMarlborough, New Zealand

2005 Clos Du Val CabernetNapa Valley, California, USA

2009 Taltarni Brut TacheVictoria, Australia

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2006 Hedges Family Estate Hedges Red MountainRed Mountain, Washington, USA

2007 Hedges Family Estate CMS RedColumbia Valley, Washington, USA

2007 Hedges Family Estate CMS WhiteColumbia Valley, Washington, USA

2007 Hedges Family Estate ChardonnayColumbia Valley, Washington, USA

2007 Hedges Family Estate MerlotColumbia Valley, Washington, USA

2007 Stuhlmuller Vineyards ChardonnayAlexander Valley, California, USA

2006 Stuhlmuller Vineyards Cabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley, California, USA

2007 Stuhlmuller VineyardsZinfandelAlexander Valley, California, USA

2007 Fess Parker Winery Ashley’s ChardonnaySanta Rita Hills, California, USA

2005 Fess Parker Winery Rodney’s SyrahSanta Barbara County, California, USA

2006 Fess Parker Winery Epiphany Petit SirahSanta Barbara County, California, USA

2007 Fess Parker Winery Epiphany Grenache BlancSanta Barbara County, California, USA

2008 Montinore Estate Vineyards Pinot GrisWillamette Valley, Oregon, USA

2008 Montinore Estate Vineyards BorealisWillamette Valley, Oregon, USA

2008 Montinore Estate Vineyards Pinot NoirWillamette Valley, Oregon, USA

2007 Montinore Estate Vineyards Reserve Pinot NoirWillamette Valley, Oregon, USA

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2006 Clos Du Val ChardonnayNapa Valley, California, USA

2005 Clos Du Val MerlotNapa Valley, California, USA

Hellas Import LimitedBooth #15-162006 Wine Art Estate Red TechniDrama, Greece

2006 Canava ArgyrosOPAP (VQPRD), Santorini, Greece

2006 Allagiannis Winery Epathlon Ghis SavatianoMarkopoulos, Attica, Greece

2005 San..torini Winery VinsantoOPAP (VQPRD) of Santorini, Santorini, Greece

2007 San.. torini Winery SantoriniOPAP (VQPRD) of Santorini, Santorini, Greece

2007 Limnos Wines Muscat de LimnosOPAP (VQPRD) of Limnos, Limnos, Greece

2007 Katogi & Strofilia Fresco Averoff WhiteCentral Greece,Greece

2005 Katogi & Strofilia Fresco Averoff RedOPAP (VQPRD) of Nemea, Nemea, the Peloponnese, Greece

2007 Katogi & Strofilia Traminer AveroffIoannina, Epirus, Greece

2007 Creta Olympias WineryVin de Crete RedCrete, Greece

2007 Creta Olympias Winery Vin de Crete WhiteCrete, Greece

2005 Creta Olympias Winery MirambeloCrete, Greece

2007 Cambas Winery Mantinia CambasOPAP (VQPRD), Nemea, The Peloponnese, Greece

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2008 J. Lohr Estates “Wildflower” Valdiguie’Monterey, California, USA

2007 J. Lohr Estates “Riverstone” ChardonnayArroyo Seco, California, USA

2007 J. Lohr Estates “Bay Mist” White RieslingMonterey, California, USA

Loosen Bros. | Booth #8

2006 Dr. Loosen Riesling BeerenausleseMosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

2006 Dr. Loosen Riesling AusleseMosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

2006 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr SpatleseMosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany2007 Dr. Loosen Estate Riesling Kabinett “Blue Slate”Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

2007 J.I. Wolf Wachenheimer Belz Riesling Spatlese TrockenBelz, Germany

2007 Horst Sauer Escherndorfer Lump Silvaner Spatlese TrockenFranconia, Lump, Germany

2008 Villa Wolf Riesling DryMosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany

2007 Ludwig Knoll Silvaner TrockenAltenahr, Germany

Marquee Artisan Wines | Booth #37

2005 Marquee Marquee Classic ChardonnayVictoria, Australia

2007 Marquee Marquee Classic GSMClaire Valley & Victoria, Australia

Michael David | Booth #30

2007 Michael David 7 Heavenly ChardsLodi, California, USA

Michael David Petite Petit Lodi, California, USA

2006 Michael David Incognito ViognierLodi, California, USA

2006 Cambas Winery Korinthia CambasPeloponnese, Greece

2004 Cambas Winery Nemea Re-serve CambasOPAP (VQPRD), Nemea, the Pelopon-nese, Greece

2007 Wine Art Estate Techni RoseDrama, Greece

Heritage Link Brands | Booth #23

2006 Bouwland Cabernet Sauvignon/MerlotSouth Africa

2006 M’Hudi PinotageStellenbosch, South Africa

2008 M’Hudi Sauvignon BlancStellenbosch, South Africa

2008 Seven Sisters “Odella” BukettraubeSouth Africa

2008 Seven Sisters “Yolanda” Chenin BlancSouth Africa

2007 Seven Sisters “Dawn” Pinotage/ShirazSouth Africa

2006 Divas Uncorked ChardonnayCalifornia, USA

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2007 J. Lohr Estates “Seven Oaks” Cabernet SauvignonPaso Robles, California, USA

2006 J. Lohr Estates “Los Osos” MerlotPaso Robles, California, USA

2007 J. Lohr Estates “South Ridge” SyrahPaso Robles, California, USA

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2007 Michael David 7 Deadly ZinsLodi, California, USA

Michael David Earthquake CabLodi, California, USA

Michael David Earthquake ZinLodi, California, USA

2006 Michael David 6 Sense SyrahLodi, California, USA

Michael David Earthquake SyrahLodi, California, USA

Mionetto | Booth #1

NV Mionetto IL ProseccoItaly

NV Mionetto IL RoseItaly

NV Mionetto IL MoscatoItaly

NV Mionetto Prosecco BrutItaly

NV Mionetto Moscato DolceItaly

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New England Wine BrokerageBooth #2Si Soave ItaliaSoave, Italy

Prima Perla ProseccoVenetto Region, Northern Italy

2007 Rosso Pesce Rosso Toscano Tuscany, Italy

Oriel Wines | Booth #7

NV Oriel Wines 365 Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Valdobbiadene, Italy

2005 Oriel Wines Courant SyrahCotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France

2005 Oriel Wines Dylan ChardonnayRussian River Valley, California, USA

2005 Oriel Wines Iconic Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Bordeaux, France

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2006 Oriel Wines Jasper Pinot NoirSonoma Coast, California, USA

2005 Oriel Wines Hugo ZinfandelRussian River Valley, California, USA

Oyster Bay Wines USA | Booth #39

2008 Oyster Bay Wines MerlotHawkes Bay, New Zealand

2008 Oyster Bay Pinot NoirMarlborough, New Zealand

2008 Oyster Bay ChardonnayMarlborough, New Zealand

2009 Oyster Bay Wines Sauvignon BlancMarlborough, New Zealand

Terra Andina | Booth #17

2006 Terra Andina Reserve Cabernet SauvignonMaipo Valley, Chile

2006 Terra Andina Reserve CarmenereRapel Valley, Chile

2006 Terra Andina Reserve ChardonnayCasablanca Valley, Chile

2006 Terra Andina Reserve Pinot NoirLeyda Valley, Chile

2007 Terra Andina Reserve Sauvignon BlancChile

Terroir Wines | Booth #13

2007 Calvet Limited Release Sauvignon BlancFrance

2006 Calvet Reserve BlancBordeaux, France

2006 Calvet Reserve RougeBordeaux, France

2007 Chateau Saint GermainBordeaux, France

2006 Chateau LiversanBordeaux, France2006 Domain La Croix Belle Coteaux du LanguedocLanguedoc, France

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2006 The Hess Collection Winery 19 Block CuveeMount Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA

Travessia Winery | Booth #25

2007 Travessia RoséMassachusetts, USA

2007 Travessia Vidal BlancMassachusetts, USA

2007 Travessia ChardonnayMassachusetts, USA

Triumvir Wines | Booth #29

2007 Triumvir Wines SyrahSanta Barbara County, California, USA

2007 Triumvir Wines Pinot NoirAmber Ridge Vineyard, Russian River Valley, USA

2006 Triumvir Wines SyrahEaglepoint Ranch, Mendocino County, USA

2006 Triumvir Wines Pinot NoirAmber Ridge Vineyard, Russian River Valley, USA

Vina Robles | Booth #27

2007 Vina Robles Petite Sirah, JardinePaso Robles, California, USA

2007 Vina Robles RED4, HuerhueroPaso Robles, California, USA

2006 Vina Robles SignaturePaso Robles, California, USA

2006 Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, HuerhueroPaso Robles, California, USA

Vine Connections | Booth #20

2009 Crios de Susana Balbo TorrontesSalta, Argentina

2008 Crios de Susana Balbo MalbecMendosa, Argentina

2007 La Posta CocinaMendosa, Argentina

2007 La Posta Malbec PizzellaMendoza, Argentina

2006 Luca Laborde Double Select SirahMendoza, Argentina

2006 Domain La Croix Belle Champs des LysBordeaux, France

2004 Domain La Croix Belle No. 7 BlancBordeaux, France

The Grateful Palate | Booth #36

2008 Marquis Philips “Rookie” RieslingAustralia

2007 R Wines Pure Evil ChardonnayRiverland, Australia

2008 R Wines Bitch GrenacheBarossa Valley, Australia

2008 R Wines Permutations Pinot NoirVictoria, Australia

2007 R Wines Strong Arms ShirazAustralia

2006 Red Lion CabernetCalifornia, USA

2007 Marquis Philips Roogle Red BlendSoutheast Australia

2008 Marquis Philips MerlotSoutheast Australia

The Hess Collection WineryBooth #32

2005 The Hess Collection Winery CabernetMount Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA

2004 Peter Lehmann 8 Songs ShirazBarossa Valley, Australia

2008 Bodega Colome TorrontesCalchaqui, Salta, Argentina

2006 Peter Lehmann Clancy’s RedBarossa Valley, Australia

2009 Peter Lehmann LayersAdelaide, Australia

2007 The Hess Collection Winery Su’skol Vineyard ChardonnayNapa Valley, California, USA

2007 Sequana Winery Sarmento Vineyard Pinot NoirGreen Valley of the Russian River, California, USA

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2007 Tikal AmorioMendoza, Argentina

Sake 2 Me Ginger MangoJapan

Sake 2 Me Green TeaJapan

Vine Link | Booth #10

2006 Roger Goulart Reserve BrutCava, Spain

2006 Dona Maria TintoAlentejo, Portugal

2006 Castello D’Alba ReservaDouro, Portugal

2008 Nyakas Cellars - Olivier whiteBuda Etyek, Hungary

2007 Sipavola (Cab Nero/D’Avola blend)Sicily, Italy

2008 Lobster “Pinot Noir”South Island, New Zealand

2006 Herdade dos Lagos tintoAlentejo, Portugal

2005 Herdade dos Lagos Syrah ReservaAlentejo, Portugal

2003 Herdade dos Lagos ReservaAlentejo, Portugal

Vineyard Brands | Booth #22

2007 Goat Roti South Africa

2007 MAN Vintners & Stark Conde Cabernet SauvignonSouth Africa

2007 Perrin Cotes du Rhone VillagesFrance

2002 Marques de Caceres ReservaRioja, Spain

2008 Dona Paula MalbecArgentina

2008 Cono Sur Pinot NoirChile

2009 Warre’s OTIMA 10 Year Old Tawny PortDouro, Portugal

2009 Warre’s Warrior Vintage Character Ruby PortDouro, Portugal


Vintage Point | Booth #26

2007 One True Vine Layer Cake PrimitivoPuglia, Italy

2009 Josh Cellars Pinot NoirSanta Cruz, California, USA

2006 Joseph Carr Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley, California, USA

2007 Luna Vineyards “Freakout”Napa Valley, California, USA

2007 Joseph Carr Pinot NoirSonoma Coast, California, USA

2007 Josh Cellars Cabernet SauvignonSonoma County, California, USA

2008 Mason Cellars Pomelo Sauvignon BlancLake County, California, USA

2009 Layer Cake MalbecMendoza, Argentina

Westport Rivers | Booth #24

2003 Westport Rivers Westport Brut RJRMassachusetts, USA

2006 Westport Rivers Chardonnay Massachusetts, USA

2008 Westport Rivers RieslingMassachusetts, USA

2008 Westport Rivers Rosé of Pinot NoirMassachusetts, USA

Wine Nose | Booth #33

2008 Sineann Pinot GrisOregon, USA

2008 Corvidae Wine Co. Chardonnay “Mirth”Oregon/Washington, USA

2008 Dowsett Family Winery Gewurztraminer “Cello Vineyard”Columbia Gorge, Washington, USA

2008 O’Reilly’s Pinot NoirOregon, USA

2007 Corvidae Wine Co. Cabernet Franc “The Keeper”Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

2007 Corvidae Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon “Rook”Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

2006 Corvidae Wine Co. Syrah “Lenore”Columbia Valley, Washington, USA

2006 Domino IV Syrah “The Technicolor Bat”Columbia Gorge, Oregon, USA

WJ Deutsch | Booth #5

2005 Buena Vista Pinot Noir CarnerosCarneros, California, USA

2007 Columbia Winery RieslingColumbia Valley, Washington, USA

2005 Columbia Winery ChardonnayColumbia Valley, Washington, USA

2007 Columbia Winery GewurtztraminerColumbia Valley, Washington, USA

2007 Geyser Peak Sauvignon BlancCalifornia, USA

2005 Geyser Peak Cabernet SauvignonAlexander Valley, California, USA

2007 Geyser Peak ChardonnayAlexander Valley, California, USA

2007 XYZ 10 ZinfandelCalifornia, USA

Woodyn Wines Inc | Booth #4

2008 Volpe Pasini “Grivo” Pinot GrigioTogliano, Friuli, Italy

2008 Ducato di S. Zeno Pinot GrigioColli Orientali, Veneto, Italy

2008 Ducato di S. Zeno Montepulciano D’AbruzzoAbruzzo, Italy

2008 Ducato di S. Zeno Cabernet SauvignonVeneto, Italy

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2008 Ducato di S. Zeno SoaveVeneto, Italy

2006 Il Cerreto Colli ToscanaChianti, Toscana, Italy

2005 Volpe Pasini RefoscoColli Orientali, Friuli, Italy

2008 Volpe Pasini FriulanoColli Orientali , Friuli, Italy

Yellow+Blue Wines | Booth #6

2008 Yellow+Blue RoséAlicante, Spain

2008 Yellow+Blue TorrontesCafayate, Argentina

2008 Yellow+Blue MalbecSan Juan, Argentina

Zenzen Wines | Booth #11

2007 Dr. Peter Zenzen Dr. Zenzen Elite RieslingRheinhessen, Germany

2007 Dr. Peter Zenzen Dr. Zenzen Elite Pinot NoirRheinhessen, Germany

2008 Dr. Peter Zenzen Peter Brum BacchusBacchus, Rheinhessen, Germany

2007 Dr. Peter Zenzen Peter Brum RieslingRiesling, Rheinhessen, Germany

NV Dr. Peter Zenzen Peter Brum GoldsparklerTrebianno, Airen, Riesling, Germany

2008 Dr. Peter Zenzen Peter Brum Vino NoireDornfelder, Rheinhessen, Germany

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I Only Drink Reds: Whites for the Non-Believers @ Wine Gallery, BrooklineExplore a whole new world with white wines for the red wine drinker.

They Came From Bordeaux @ downTown wine & spirits, SomervilleMalbec, Carmenere, Petit Verdot and other famous grapes that originated in France.

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