The 5th
Annual Chardonnay Symposium Continues to
Carryout the Mission of the Events
Founders
May 6, 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 that this year’s TCS
will continue to carryout the mission of the event’s founders despite the
change in venue and ownership. As the country’s premier event for education and
celebration of Chardonnay wines, the mission of TCS remains that of bringing 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. Now, into its 5th year,
TCS participants can expect the same, esoteric and educational experience, in
the exploration of the world’s most popular grape varietal.
“We strongly believe in keeping this event
alive,” says Brian
Talley, Owner and Winegrower of Talley
Vineyards, and TCS Industry Consultant. “Since the event was founded by
the Santa Maria Valley Vintners Association, we’ve focused on maintaining their
momentum by welcoming back the loyal following of the past four years, as well
as the newcomers who want to participate and learn more about Chardonnay. Moreover, we are expanding the scope of wines
that will be represented, all the way from Santa Barbara to Napa Valley and
Sonoma County, in order to give a more comprehensive look at Chardonnay.”
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
panel discussion topic is, 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?” The Seminar includes tastings of unique
Chardonnays featuring a range of styles from top winemakers and a plated lunch.
The 2014 TCS Seminar Discussion Panel of notable
industry experts includes Brian Talley
of Talley Vineyards, Larry Brooks
of Tolosa Winery, AJ Fairbanks of
Hyde de Villaine, and Chris Hammel of
Bien Nacido. This year’s panel moderator Matt
Kettmann, is the contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast, and the senior editor of The Santa Barbara Independent. Kettmann
has written about wine for the New York Times, Time Magazine, Smithsonian,
Sunset and Wine Spectator and has organized regional food and wine events
in Santa Barbara, as well as, moderated the Paso Robles CAB Collective Seminar
at the California Wine Festival 2013 and 2014. 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, Company, and Fromagerie Sophie. Proceeds from the Silent
Auction will be donated to the Cal Poly Wine & Viticulture Program; $80 per
guest.
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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.
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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