Events

The second of three tutored wine tastings which will enable us to learn more about our favourite subject:  Wine!  Discover how wine is made.  Do wines really taste that different from each other?  Learn more about this fascinating subject, influenced by economics, history, geography, chemistry, politics, romance and hard headed business decisions (just to name a few areas of interest).  Through a progression of three tutored tastings, learn to appreciate what is in your glass.

In our second tasting, building on knowledge gained, we can apply what we know to look at further grape types and blends (of grape types) ranging from the indigenous to the more well known.  Don't let the internationally recognized grape types dominate the winescape!  Learn how to match wines with food and how to breeze through the ordeal of ordering wines for others.

 In our third and final tasting, we will look at another grouping of wines:  Sparkling wines and dessert wines.  How are they made?  Can we match them to food?

 Bring your curiosity, your palates and discover this delightful subject!  Please indicate number of persons and which tasting(s) you will attend:

1. Tuesday 21 August 6:00-7:00pm                Wine Basics – White and Red Wines (6 Wines, 6 grape types)
2. Tuesday 4 September 6:00-7:00pm          Other Grape Types/Blends – White and red wines continued
3. Tuesday 25 September 6:00-7:00pm       Dessert and Sparkling Wines

The boardroom at Governor’s Square is located on the second floor, West Bay Road section.  The staircase and elevator are in the breezeway between Sotheby's and TCBY/Baptist International.

CI$50 per person per event.  Book with Becky Schulz: rjschulz@wispertel.net

Three Tutored Wine Tastings

21 August – Wine Basics

4 September – Other Grape Types/Blends

25 September – Dessert & Sparkling Wines

The Cayman Islands Branch is fortunate enough to have our own Master of Wines. Emma Dulles successfully completed the Master of Wine program in London a couple years ago.  Her passion and interest in wine has been has a keen she has successfully completed advanced training in Oenology.  Emma joined our branch in 2005. She kindly presented three tutored tastings in the Boardroom of Governor’s Square on three dates above.     

Wine Basics – Introduction to Wines:

White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand

Chardonnay 2009, Sonoma-Cutrer, Estate Bottled, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma, California, USA

Prüm Blue Riesling 2009 Pradikatswein Kabinett, Mosel, Germany

 

Red Wines

 

Pinot Noir 2008, Yamhill Cuvee, Domaine Serene, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Barossa Jack Estate Grown Shiraz 2008, Barossa, South Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, R Collection, Raymond Estates, Napa Valley, California, USA

 

Other Grape Types/Blends:

 

Muscadet de Sevre-et-Maine sur Lie 2009 Chateau de L’Oisiniere, Loire Valley France

Vina Sol 2009 Torres, Catalan, Spain

Anthila 2009 IGT Sicily, Donnafugata, Sicily, Italy

Torcicoda Priitivo 20101GT Salento, Tormaresca, Puglia, Italy

Apothic Red 2010, Winemaker’s Blend, California

Vino Rosso di Tavola 2007, Paola Scavino, Piedmont, Italy

 Dessert and Sparkling Wines:

 Sparkling Wines

Marquis de la Tour Brut Rose NV Remy Pannier, Loire Valley, France

Lunetta Prosecco DOC Ca’Vit, Trentino-Alto-Adige, Italy

Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut NV, AY, Champagne, France

Moscato d’Asti 2010 Cascinetta, Vietti, Piedmont, Italy

Dessert Wines

Chateau Manos 2009, Cadillac, France

Ben Rye 2007 Passito di Pantelleria DOC, Donnafugata, Sicily, Italy

 

All three events were organized by Emma Dulles, Tessa Bodden, and Becky Schultz.

Branch Contact:  Carolyn Parker