Friday, May 28, 2010 & Saturday, May 29, 2010
2010 SEMINAR SERIES
The 2010 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience seminar series offers up tastes from celebrated local chefs & exciting discussions about what’s hot in the wine world! To purchase seminar tickets please email jamie@nowfe.com or call 504.529.WINE (press 1).
Friday Seminars:
Let Them Eat Cake: Legendary local french pastry shop, Maurice’s, will provide the sweet tooth sensations coupled with cocktail culture from Cure NOLA.
$50 per person, 10:45 – 11:45am, Omni Royal Orleans (Esplanade Room)
Think Outside the Bento Box!: We want to show you why champagne & sushi is a perfect paring. After all, fish know their bubbles! Featuring fresh sushi from Rock-n-Sake, and moderated by Lorin Gaudin, FOX 8 Restaurant & Food Reporter.
$75 per person, 10:45 – 11:45am, Hotel Monteleone (La Nouvelle East Room) SOLD OUT
Charmed by Charcuterie: Explore rillettes, pates, cured meats and more with 3 New Orleans chefs that do it best – Donald Link (Herbsaint/Cochon/Butcher), Tory McPhail (Commander’s Palace) and Alon Shaya (Domenica). Moderated by: Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman
$50 per person, 12:30 – 1:30pm, Royal Sonesta (Acadiana Room) SOLD OUT
Romancing the Rhone: Rhone style wines from California’s Central Coast, and especially the Paso Robles area, made from traditional French Rhone varietals are about the sexiest wines going… paired with tastes from Le Foret, and moderated by Tim McNally, Host of The Wine Show.
$50 per person, 12:30 – 1:30pm, Hotel Monteleone (Royal Ballroom A & B) SOLD OUT
Wines with Altitude: Taste top of the crop from South American wines paired with bites from Adolfo Garcia’s Argentinean Steakhouse – La Boca. Moderated by celebrity wine guru, Michael Green.
$50 per person, 2:30 – 3:30pm, Royal Sonesta (Regal Room) NOTE ROOM CHANGE – SOLD OUT
Big Red Seminar: Sometimes it really is ALL about the blend. These “Big Red” blends are paired with artisan cheeses from The Epicurean Connection; moderated by William Sherer, Master Sommelier, Aureole, Las Vegas.
$75 per person, 2:30 – 3:30pm, Hotel Monteleone (La Nouvelle East Room) SOLD OUT
Top Chef Q&A Panel: Your chance to get up close and personal with chef-testants Jamie Lauren, Hosea Rosenberg & Jeff McInnis from Season 5 and Ron Duprat from Season 6 of Bravo’s Top Chef. Moderated by Kendall Gensler. Wine by Trinchero Family Estates.
$25 per person, 4:15 – 5:15pm, Harrah’s Hotel Ballroom Vieux Carre Ballroom #2
Riedel Trade Seminar: Discover that size and shape does matter! This unique seminar showcases the “Riedel Restaurant” line of crystal stemware. Led by Doug Reed of Riedel Crystal of America, this course will take participants through a tasting of the wines below using 4 Riedel glasses, each designed for a particular varietal. This sensory tour will identify the aromatic and taste profiles of each wine in each glass, and participants will judge which they prefer. Each attendee gets to keep their set of 4 glasses.
- Dr. Loosen Riesling Erderner Trepchen Spatlese
- Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highland
- Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley
- Rombauer Chardonnay Napa Carneros Napa
OPEN TO TRADE BY INVITATION ONLY, 4:45 – 5:45pm, Superdome Floor
Saturday Seminars:
Magazine, the Street of Dreams: Expert foodie & local critic Tom Fitzmorris takes you on a culinary journey down one of New Orleans most famous streets, featuring Chef’s Justin Devillier (La Petite Grocery), Michael Stoltzfus (Coquette), Kevin Vizzard (Vizzard’s) and Isaac Toups (Cuvee).
$50 per person, 10:45 – 11:45am, Royal Sonesta (Acadiana Room) SOLD OUT
Gone Gulfing: Learn why they call Louisiana a “Sportsman’s Paradise” through an exploration of gulf coast seafood varieties with Chefs Tenney Flynn (GW Fins) and Brian Landry (Galatoire’s). Moderated by Poppy Tooker.
$50 per person, 10:45 – 11:45am, Hotel Monteleone (La Nouvelle East Room)
Riedel, Wine in HD: Discover that size and shape does matter! This unique seminar showcases the flagship “Riedel Vinum” line of crystal stemware. Led by Doug Reed of Riedel Crystal of America, this course will take participants through a tasting of the wines listed below using 4 Riedel Vinum glasses, each designed for a particular varietal. This sensory tour will identify the aromatic and taste profiles of each wine in each glass, and participants will judge which they prefer. Each attendee gets to keep their set of 4 Vinum glasses (which retail for $116).
- Dr. Loosen Riesling Erderner Trepchen Spatlese
- Siduri Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highland
- Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley
- Rombauer Chardonnay Napa Carneros Napa
$75 per person ($35 per person in addition to Grand Taster Package), 12:30 – 1:30pm, Royal Sonesta (Grand Ballroom)
Farmstead, the New American Cheeseboard: Just when you thought “terroir” only referred to wine country, Farmstead Cheeses bring new meaning to the word. Join Lynn Giacomini Stray from Point Reyes Farmstead in a tour of artisan American Farmstead Cheeses. From Reserve Ruby to Aged Tawny, Dow’s Port wines are a perfect match to these fantastic cheeses. Paul Mugnier from Premium Port Wines will moderate a tasting of gems from the Douro Valley.
$50 per person, 12:30-1:30, Astor Crowne Plaza (Bienville Room) NOTE ROOM CHANGE – STILL AVAILABLE
Sommelier Trade Seminar:
Sommeliers Dish the Dish and Share Trade Secrets…
Join Master Sommelier Laura DePasquale from Palm Bay International, Master Sommelier William Sherer from Aureole, Las Vegas and New Orleans Sommeliers Michelle Gueydan from August and Ray Gumpert from Emeril’s for a very lively discussion about today’s wine trends, customer preferences, personal wine pet peeves and where the wine world is heading in a turbulent economy. We promise there will be no shortage of opinions, probably a little controversy and definitely an opportunity to learn from the experts, ask questions and gain lots of valuable oenological insight.
OPEN TO TRADE BY INVITATION ONLY, 12:45-1:45pm, Superdome Floor
GRAND TASTINGS
Louisiana Superdome, Sugar Bowl Drive, New Orleans $89 per person in advance, $100 at the gate
Enter at GATE A on Poydras Street (NOTE TIME CHANGES)
Friday, May 28, 2010 6:00 – 9:00pm
Featuring Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show
Other entertainment throughout:
Pianist, Gary Negbaur
Saturday, May 29, 2010 2:00 – 5:00pm
Featuring Paula Deen, Aarón Sanchez & John Besh. As well as the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off & Concert by Big Sam’s Funky Nation!
Other entertainment throughout:
Pianist, Gary Negbaur
BUY TICKETS
Tickets also available at the box office
A truly “Grand” experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, pairing extensive offerings from New Orleans’ finest chefs and selections of wines from around the world. 75 Chefs and 1000 Vintages are accompanied by some of Louisiana’s best musicians, décor that showcases the local flavor, and new, exciting festivities!
No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. No strollers allowed. $10 Superdome Parking Available.
For NOWFE 2010 Wineries List ~ Click Here For NOWFE 2010 Restaurants ~ Click Here
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Wine Lovers Musical
Saturday, May 29 12:30 & 5:00pm – Sunday, May 30 1:00pm – Le Petit Theater
WINE LOVERS is the world’s first WINE TASTING MUSICAL, a unique interactive experience in which the audience members enjoy a tasting of six delightful wines while watching a musical praising the joys of wine and love. Hailed as a “great evening out” by the New York Post, WINE LOVERS “has something for everyone…beginner’s and wine snobs alike! – You’ll be drunk with love over this unique, witty show!” -DrVino.com
Regular Performances $59 + $3 ticket fee. Tickets on sale at www.lepetittheatre.com, discount code is NOWFE.