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Go to Wine On The Road or email tour@wineontheroad.com to download or request the appropriate itineraries and booking forms. All tours require a non-refundable deposit to reserve space and lock in current pricing.
UPCOMING TOUR DEADLINES
Champagne, France with Dan Stern of R2L Restaurant and Wine Writer and Educator Brian Freedman: November 11 - 18, 2012
DEPOSIT DEADLINE: TBD
Organizational dinner for Champagne, Unfiltered at Philadelphia's R2L Restaurant
4/2/12 at 7:00pm, for reservations call 215-564-5337
Burgundy, France: November 4 - 11, 2012
DEPOSIT DEADLINE: May 9, 2012, 2012
Tuscany, Italy: October 28 - November 4, 2012
DEPOSIT DEADLINE: May 9, 2012
Piedmont, Italy: October 21 - 28, 2012
DEPOSIT DEPOSIT DEADLINE: May 9, 2012
Spain with Jen and Beth of Rioja Restaurant and Award-Winning Wine Writer Bruce Schoenfeld: September 16 - 23, 2012
DEPOSIT DEADLINE: March 31, 2012
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Chilean Terroir Experience
Taste, Tour and Experience Chilean Wine with Acclaimed Wine Educators Stuart George and Benjamin Weinberg.
The Chilean Terroir Experience offers independent, behind-the-scenes tours of Chile for up-and-coming wine professionals. These are on-site, intensive learning opportunities specifically designed for sommeliers, wine buyers and wholesalers who have shown potential and have indicated an intention to pursue a career in wine.
A trip is scheduled for October 6 - 14, 2012, led by acclaimed wine educator and Tasting Panel Contributor Stuart George and Contributing Editor Benjamin Weinberg. Planned stops include the terroirs of Maipo, Aconcagua, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule, Casablanca, San Antonio and the capital city of Santiago itself. Sponsorship is provided by Brandabout, a wine marketing firm based in Santiago with specialized knowledge of Chile, and Wine On The Road, an international provider of wine-country tours.
We believe that the ultimate way to learn about regional wines is to go to where they are made. The Chilean Terroir Experience is uniquely designed to provide first-hand, in-depth access to wineries and wine makers who are setting the standards for the next generation of wine professionals. While we accept students from around the world, tours are conducted in English and are particularly oriented to students from the UK and USA. To learn more or to register for this unique opportunity, please go to the Chilean Terroir Experience website.
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Check out all of my media tours and site-checking adventures at Wine On The Road, particularly in the Tour Talk blog section). Throughout my visits I'll regularly post commentary, tasting notes, pictures and videos. Don't miss any of the action!
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MY NIECE'S PLAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 11:
Adams Mystery Playhouse is putting on my niece Leah's play ("Mystery in the Art Gallery") as a fundraiser for my wife's family, which cancer has recently ravaged. The play will premiere on Sunday, March 11th. Tickets are $25/adult, $15/child (children 12 and under). The ticket price includes a delicious lasagna meal. The show starts at 12pm, and it should be over by 2-2:30pm. People can order tickets online or they can call the Adams' box office. The theatre's phone number is (303) 455-1848 and to order online go to www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com.
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WANT TO SELL YOUR WINES IN COLORADO?
Ben is available to coordinate sales-focused lunches, dinners and other portfolio tasting opportunities with sommeliers and other wine buyers in Denver, Boulder, and across the Colorado Front Range. If you'd like to know more, please contact Ben. |
SOCIAL BRANDING SERVICES FOR WINERIES, RESTAURANTS AND WINE SHOPS
Ben now helps wine-focused businesses socially brand themselves. This in turn leads to a higher profile and more sales for the business. If you'd like to know more, please check out this summary or contact Ben.
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DO YOU NEED HELP PREPARING FOR WINE MEDIA INTERVIEWS?
Ben is available to present light-hearted, non-intimidating seminars for wine professionals that focus on best practices to employ when being interviewed by the media. These interactive presentations give the interviewee simple procedures to help ensure the best results. Ben also gives tips on how to save an interview that might be going badly, as well as a list of dos and don'ts. Privacy issues are explored, and the roles of adjuncts, including marketing firms, public relations personnel and social media engineers, are also explained. If you'd like to know more, please contact Ben. |
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WINE FEST - THE PREMIERE WINE EVENT IN NORTHERN COLORADO: 3/23/12
The 30th year of Wine Fest, Disabled Resource Services major fundraising event and the premier wine tasting in Northern Colorado, will feature fine wines from around the world, scrumptious food from local establishments and locally brewed beer from the three major breweries in Fort Collins. It will be held at the Hilton Fort Collins, 425 West Prospect in Fort Collins on March 23rd (call 482-2626 and ask about Wine Fest room rates). VIP tasting (6:00 to 10:00) admission is $100, and general admission tickets (7:00 to 10:00) are $75. A really exciting addition to Wine Fest is the Reserve Tasting from 5:00 to 6:00 hosted by Mark Eppel, experience the best of the best and the admission price is only $50 (limited to 20 people). For more information call 970-482-2700 or go to www.winefestfc.org.
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15th ANNUAL RHONE RANGER'S WEEKEND: 3/24-3/25/12:
Timed to welcome spring, this festive and educational weekend offers up delicious and diverse tastings at some of San Francisco's most engaging venues. Prestigious American producers of Rhone wines will share more than 500 exquisite examples of wines made in the Rhone tradition from grapes that thrive in American soil. For more information go to www.rhonerangers.org.
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AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY:
The Denver Chapter of the American Wine Society is a fun group of wine lovers at all levels of wine enjoyment who gather monthly to taste and learn more about wine in a casual, friendly and "un-snooty" atmosphere. Go to www.aws-denver.org or email invite@aws-denver.org for more information. |
Unless otherwise noted, all events start at 6:30pm (check-in), see the website for more information. Tickets are usually $50 members, $60 non-members.
March 21- Pinot Posse Private Roundup- John Salamanski of CS Imports presents a selection of outstanding California and Oregon Pinot Noirs selected from January's Pinot Posse winemaker tour of Colorado. Featuring the exceptional Pinot Noirs of AP Vin, August West, Peter Cargassacchi, JK Carriere, Keefer Ranch, Loring Wine Company and Owen Roe. This will be one very special event not to be missed pardner! April 25- Food and Wine Pairings at Strings Restaurant featuring the creations of the Strings Culinary team and Advanced Sommelier Phil Laramore. Strings is one of Colorado's finest restaurants. May 23- Jordan Vineyard and Winery of Sonoma- Striving to place in harmony the complexities of terroir, the artistry of the cellar and the joys of the table. We'll taste two vintages of their Chardonnay and several vintages of Cabernet, and learn why Jordan is famous for these varietals.
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