Wine Enthusiast Moderator & Panelists
Announced By The
5th
Annual Chardonnay Symposium
March 27, 2014 (Pismo Beach, CA): The 5th Annual Chardonnay
Symposium (TCS) hosted by Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo
Beach, from May 16-18, 2014, today announced their newly appointed panel moderator as Matt
Kettmann, contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast, and 2014 TCS Seminar Discussion
Panel
of notable industry experts to include Brian Talley
of Talley Vineyards, Larry Brooks
of Tolosa Winery, AJ Fairbanks of
Hyde de Villaine, and Chris Hammel of
Bien Nacido.
Matt
Kettmann, replaces Steve Heimoff, as a contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast Magazine, reviewing and
reporting on wines from the Central and South Coasts of California.
"Throughout
the industry, Kettman is considered to be quite skillful, confident, vocal and
thoughtful,” says Katie Bottrell, Director of The Chardonnay Symposium.
“He is just as well suited for an esoteric audience of winemakers as he
is for an audience of Chardonnay enthusiasts, so, we are very happy to have him
as TCS moderator this year. Add that to the spectrum of experience and area of
expertise on this panel, and it’ going to be a very interesting discussion this
year."
Steve
Heimoff has joined Jackson Family Wines as their new Director of Wine
Communications & Education. “We are very grateful to Steve for all the
support he has given TCS, including how instrumental he was been in developing
this year’s panel discussion topic,” remarked Terence Concannon, Co-Director of
the Chardonnay Symposium. “We wish him all the best and think Jackson Family
Wines is very fortunate to have him on their team.”
The 2014 TCS seminar includes tastings of unique Chardonnays
featuring a range of styles from top winemakers and a plated lunch. Seating is
limited and $95 per person.
2014
TCS Seminar Panel Topic
of Discussion will be:
Maintaining
Terroir Expression in a Changing World:
Is climate change forcing the evolution of Chardonnay? Can
vintners preserve traditional terroir expressions using viticulture and
winemaking techniques? Or do those interventionist techniques themselves
compromise terroir?
Au Bon
Climat - Byron - Calera
Wine Company - Calstar Cellars – Cambria Wines - Center of Effort – Chamisal Vineyards – Domaine
Laroche - Hyde de Villaine - Jack
Creek Cellars - Kumeu River Wines – Kenneth
Volk Vineyards - Laetitia – Landmark
Vineyard & Winery - Liquid Farm - Migration from Duckhorn – Miner
Family Winery - Niven Family Wine Estates - Patz
& Hall - Paul Lato Wines – Presqu’ile Wines - Qupe Wines – Ramey Wine Cellars –Sbagria
Family Vineyards - Solomon Hills Vineyards – Talley
Vineyards -Thomas
Fogarty Winery – Tolosa Winery - Wente Vineyards - Wrath Wines
Grand Chardonnay Dinner May 16, 2014, Friday (7pm) -Lido’s talented Executive Chefs prepare a Wine-Country-Inspired Dinner paired with
world-class Chardonnay wines. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the
Cal Poly Wine & Viticulture Program. Limited seating; advanced purchase required; $150.00 per
guest.
TCS
Seminar Panel Discussion May 17, 2014, Saturday (9:30am-12:30pm) - This
year’s TCS seminar, Maintaining Terroir Expression in a Changing World, includes tastings
of unique Chardonnays featuring a range of styles from top winemakers and a
plated lunch. Seating is limited and $95 per person.
Grand
Chardonnay Tasting & Silent Auction May 17, 2014, Saturday (1pm-4pm; 12:30pm VIP/Media
Pass admission) – Artfully crafted fare for the event provided by Lido, Morro Bay Oyster Company,and
Fromagerie
Sophie. Proceeds from the Silent
Auction will be donated to the Cal Poly Wine & Viticulture Program; $80 per
guest.
Share
Your Chard Party May 17,
Saturday (6pm)
- Tolosa Winery hosts a pauleé style celebration. Guests will enjoy an evening on
the patio overlooking Tolosa’s breathtaking vineyards, indulging in fare paired
by Lido at Dolphin Bay while sipping their favorite Chardonnay wines that they
are encouraged to bring to share, and also, includes special bottlings and
featured wines provided by attending producers. There will be dancing under the
stars from local band Hayburner and round trip
shuttle service from Dolphin Bay to Tolosa Winery available. Advance purchase
required; $65 per guest.
May 18, 2014, Sunday
- Many Central Coast wineries will offer ancillary promotions and events in
conjunction with TCS to be announced.
For more information on TCS, please visit thechardonnaysymposium.com. Also, join TCS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Media
Contact: John Sorgenfrei,
TJA Advertising & Public Relations; john@tjaadvertising.com; or 805-541-6020.
About The Chardonnay Symposium (TCS):
For the past 5 years, The
Chardonnay Symposium has brought together Chardonnay producers, winemakers,
sommeliers, and wine journalists, as well as both food and wine enthusiasts
from all over the world, for an in-depth exploration of the world's favorite
grape and its impact on viniculture, tastemakers, and the market. TCS is the
country’s premier event for education and celebration of Chardonnay wines, where participants can taste,
explore, learn about, and appreciate this popular grape varietal. The 2014 TCS
is hosted by Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, offering stunning
coastal views and just minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo, and California’s Central
California wine producing regions of the Edna
Valley, Arroyo
Grande Valley, Santa
Maria Valley and Paso Robles. Events include a Grand Chardonnay Tasting, focused educational
seminar with representatives from top Chardonnay wineries, and a sumptuous
multi-course Chardonnay dinner. In conjunction with TCS, many Central Coast
wineries will offer special promotions and events to complete the experience.
For more information on TCS, visit thechardonnaysymposium.com or email info@thechardonnaysymposium.com. Also, join
TCS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
About the Dolphin Bay Spa & Resort:
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, a
member of the exclusive Preferred Boutique Hotels, is located in Shell Beach (Pismo Beach), midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles in San Luis Obispo
County. Boutique wineries, Hearst Castle, world class golf,
wildlife sanctuaries, historic missions and antique shops are within easy
reach, making Dolphin Bay an ideal home base for day touring, and a wonderful
place to retreat to at day's end.
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is ideal for romantic retreats or family
vacations. With 62 spacious, one bedroom and two bedroom suites featuring full
gourmet kitchens, Lido
at Dolphin Bay, The Spa at Dolphin
Bay, and an
array of activities, guests have all the comforts of home amidst the elegance
of a Pismo Beach Hotel. The Dolphin Bay
Spa & Resort has earned recognition as one of the Best Hotels
in California by the prestigious national publication, U.S. News &
World Report; it was among the
top 3% of the 3,535 luxury hotels evaluated. For
more information, visit thedolphinbay.com. Dolphin
Bay Resort & Spa, 2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449;
805-773-4300.
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