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October 2008

Come enjoy our seated tastings with lecture and our casual reception-style tastings. We are pleased to offer events for wine novices as well as seasoned wine collectors.

Seated tastings will be informative, featuring knowledgeable guest speakers. Wine lovers will have a chance to swirl, sniff and sip their way through eight wines accompanied by and matched perfectly with delicious artisanal cheeses from our Gourmet Food Department. They will explore wine-producing regions, terminology, wine-making techniques and more. After tasting all the wines, there will be a group discussion.

Our casual reception–style tasting will afford tasters the opportunity to taste between 12 and 20 wines poured by our wine consultants. These wines will be complemented by artisanal cheeses and delectable delights from our Catering and Gourmet Food Departments. Tasters may casually stroll from table to table comparing various wines, discussing them with other tasters as well as with any of our wine experts on hand.

These educational and entertaining experiences are a must for all wine fans.

Thursday, October 23

casual reception–style tasting

Taste the Terroir Difference

hosted by Jamie Adams,
VP Divisional Manager, The Sorting Table

$30 per person

Join us in the Metairie Tasting Room from 6:30 to 8pm for this casual reception–style tasting of 24 wonderful wines from The Sorting Table which represents a hand–selected portfolio of world–famous, terroir–driven estates. These sensational wines will be complemented by delectable delights from our catering staff.

• Bernard Moreau Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Maltroie 2005 — $53.00
• Bernard Moreau Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Morgeots 2005 — $53.00
• Domaine Henri Boillot Savigny–Les–Beaune Blanc 1er Cru Les Vergeleses 2005 — $55.00
• Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay Les Fremiets 2006 — $81.00
• Maison Henri Boillot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Chenevottes 2005 — $80.00
• Maison Henri Boillot Meursault 2005 — $55.00
• Remoissenet Puligny Montrachet 2006 — $58.00
• Domaine de Triennes St. Auguste 2004 — $16.99
• Domaine de Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier 2006 — $16.99
• Castello di Ama Rosato 2007 — $22.99
• Collazzi Toscana Rosso IGT 2005 — $65.00
• Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 2005 — $48.99
• Zind–Humbrecht Pinot Gris 2006 — $20.99
• Zind–Humbrecht Riesling 2006 — $20.99
• Hyde de Villaine Belle Cousine 2004 — $55.00
• Hyde de Villaine Carneros Chardonnay 2006 — $59.00
• Hyde de Villaine Syrah 2004 — $55.00
• Bacio Divino Janzen Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 — $66.00
• Howell Mountain Zinfandel Bear & Lion 2005 — $22.99
• Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon The Ranch 2005 — $36.99
• Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir Garnet 2007 — $19.99
• Saintsbury Carneros Brown Ranch Chardonnay 2005 — $34.99
• Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir 2006 — $29.99
• Saintsbury Carneros Stanly Ranch Pinot Noir 2006 — $34.99

Friday, October 24

casual reception–style tasting

Martin’s Fall Festival of Wines

$30 per person

Enjoy this casual reception-style tasting of 28 wonderful wines in the Mandeville store from 7 to 8:30pm complemented by artisanal cheeses, patés and more for $30 per person. Take this opportunity to taste an array of wines just in time to start planning your holiday dinners and parties.

• Gruet Demi–Sec NV — $13.99
• Roederer Estate Brut Rosé NV — $26.99
• Mud House Sauvignon Blanc 2007 — $12.99
• Telmo Rodriguez “Basa” 2007 — $10.99
• Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling 2006 — $12.99
• Elderton Unwooded Chardonnay 2007 — $12.99
• Ancien Pinot Gris 2006 — $17.99
• Henri Billiot Brut Reserve NV — $55.00
• Comte Lafon Macon Milly Lamartine 2006 — $19.99
• J Lohr October Night Chardonnay 2006 — $18.99
• Errazuriz Chardonnay “Wild Ferment” 2006 — $17.99
• Domaine Thierry & Pascal Matrot Puligny Montrachet Les Chalmeaux 2005 — $43.99
• Chappellet Chardonnay 2006 — $28.00
• Le Jardin de Charlotte Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2006 — $13.99
• Tenuta Sant’Antonio Valpolicella 2006 — $12.99
• Bodegas Hijos de Juan Gil “Juan Gil” 2006 — $14.99
• Torbreck Cuvée Juveniles 2007 — $19.99
• Gamba Old Vine Zinfandel 2006 — $35.99
• Huntington Petite Sirah 2005 — $12.99
• Southern Right Pinotage 2006 — $20.99
• Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2006 — $29.99
• Robert Sinskey Merlot 2004 — $25.99
• Tikal Amorio 2006 — $24.99
• Ten Lakes Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 — $15.99
• Hyde de Villaine Syrah 2004 — $46.99
• J Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 — $27.99
• Château Gigault “Cuvée Viva” Cote de Blaye 2005 — $24.99
• Produttori del Barbaresco 2004 — $29.99

Tasting Reservation Information

Must be 21 years or older to attend all events and tastings • Reservations and payment required in advance • We cannot accept any reservation or cancellation after 3 pm the day of the tasting • Cancellations for dinners require 24 hour notice • All tastings begin at 6:30 pm and are held at the Metairie store • All prices listed for wines and spirits reflect Metairie Store pricing • We do not accept payments by mail. To pay with cash or check please visit either location • To make a reservation, have your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card or Diners Club ready and call any location.

Metairie (504) 896–7300
New Orleans (504) 894–7420
Mandeville (985) 951–8081
Baton Rouge (225) 926–4053