Wine Stars and Interview Seminars
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Hugh Davies
The proprietor of Schramsberg in Napa Valley, California presented his Schramsberg J. Schram North Coast 2003 (92 points, $100)
Charles de Bournet
The owner of Clos Apalta in Chile presented his Clos Apalta Limited Release Colchagua Valley 2003 (94, $65).
Jim Nantz
The co-founder of The Calling in Sonoma, California presented his The Calling Chardonnay Russian River Valley Dutton Ranch 2022 (93, $35).
Angelo Gaja
The owner of Gaja in Piedmont presented his Gaja Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo 2021 (98, $1,056).
Greg Brewer
The founder and winemaker at Brewer-Clifton in Santa Barbara presented his Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Machado 2022 (96, $85).
Erwan Faiveley
The owner of Domaine Faiveley in Burgundy presented his Domaine Faiveley Bâtard-Montrachet 2008 (95, $405).
Prince Robert de Luxembourg
The chairman and CEO of Domaine Clarence Dillon in Bordeaux presented his Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2000 (91, $425).
Kyle Maclachlan
The owner of Pursued by Bear in Walla Walla, Washington presented his Pursued by Bear Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2021 (93, $70).
Tasting and Vertical Seminars
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2020 Barolo Tasting
Senior editor Bruce Sanderson introduced a tasting of some of 2020’s top Barolos and their winemakers.
G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole 2020 (96, $100)
Presented by Giuseppe Vaira, winemaker at G.D. Vajra
Luciano Sandrone Barolo Aleste 2020 (95, $202)
Presented by Barbara Sandrone, proprietor of Luciano Sandrone
Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera 2020 (95, $116)
Presented by Valter Fissore, owner and winemaker of Elvio Cogno
Pio Cesare Barolo Mosconi 2020 (94, $119)
Presented by Federica Boffa Pio, owner of Pio Cesare
Viña Cobos Vertical
Founding partner and winemaker Paul Hobbs presented a retrospective of three Viña Cobos wines from Mendoza, Argentina
Viña Cobos Malbec Perdriel Cobos Marchiori Vineyard Block C2 2014 (95, non-blind, $NA)
Viña Cobos Malbec Mendoza Cobos 2018 (96, non-blind, $NA)
Viña Cobos Malbec Mendoza Cobos 2021 (95, $400)
Lokoya Vertical
Winemaker Chris Carpenter presented a retrospective of four Lokoya wines from Napa, California
Lokoya Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (96, $500)
Lokoya Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (NR, $NA)
Lokoya Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 (96, $500)
Lokoya Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 (NR, $NA)
Château Léoville Las Cases Vertical
Sales director for Domaines Delon Florent Fresse presented a vertical of four Château Léoville Las Cases wines from Bordeaux, France
Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien 2016 (98, $291)
Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien 2006 (95, $225 on release)
Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien 1996 (92, $175 on release)
Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien 1986 (95, $44 on release)
E.Guigal “La La” Tasting
Owner and winemaker Philippe Guigal presented a tasting of four E. Guigal wines from the Rhône Valley
Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 2020 (96, $720)
Côte-Rôtie La Turque 2020 (96, $720)
Côte-Rôtie La Reynarde 2020 (NR, (an exclusive, unreleased preview of a fourth "La-La" wine to come)
Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2020 (97, $720)
2023’s Award-Winning Wines
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#1: Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2018 (95, $90)
Presented by Bernardino Sani, CEO and winemaker for Argiano from Tuscany, Italy
#2: Occidental Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast Freestone-Occidental 2021 (94, $65)
Presented by Catherine Kistler, assistant winemaker for Occidental from Sonoma, California
#3: Château Lynch Bages Pauillac 2020 (96, $137)
Presented by Jean-Charles Cazes, proprietor for Château Lynch Bages from Bordeaux, France
#4: RAEN Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Royal St. Robert Cuvée 2021 (95, $70)
Presented by Carlo Mondavi, proprietor for RAEN from Sonoma, California
#5: Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici Riserva 2016 (95, $73)
Presented by Piero Mastroberardino, president of Mastroberardino from Campania, Italy
#6: Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2019 (96, $175)
Presented by Mike Dunn, head winemaker at Dunn Vineyards from Napa, California
#7: Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva 2020 (95, $50)
Presented by Albiera Antinori, president of Marchesi Antinori from Tuscany, Italy
#8: Château Pichon Baron Pauillac 2020 (97, $165)
Presented by Christian Seely, managing director of Château Pichon Baron from Bordeaux, France
#9: Résonance Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2021 (94, $40)
Presented by Thibault Gagey, director of operations at Résonance from Willamette Valley, Oregon
#10: Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2022 (95, $23)
Presented by Kevin Judd, founder of Greywacke from Marlborough, New Zealand
Wine Value of the Year: La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2021 (91, $28)
Presented by Craig McAllister chief winemaker for La Crema from Sonoma, California
Chefs’ Challenge
Eric Ripert, Le Bernardin, New York City
The Dish: Salmon Rillettes
Emeril’s wine: Luis Pato Bruto Rosado Bairrada Espumante Informal 2014 (NR)
Bruce’s wine: Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne Cuvée Paradis 2015 (95 points, $135)
Danny Meyer, Union Square Hospitality, New York City
The Dish: Scallop Crudo with Red Pepper, Black Olive and Lime
Eric’s wine: Bodegas Forjas del Salnés Albariño Rías Baixas Leirana 2023 (NR)
Bruce’s wine: Grattamacco Vermentino Bolgheri 2022 (91, $58)
José Andrés, José Andrés Group, Washington, D.C.
The Dish: Ensaladilla Rusa with Langosta and Trout Roe (Russian Salad with Lobster)
Danny’s wine: Álvaro Castro Quinta da Pellada Primus Branco Dão (NR)
Bruce’s wine: Marqués de Murrieta Rioja White Capellanía 2019 (93, $120)
Emeril Lagasse, Emeril’s, New Orleans
The Dish: Ervilhas com Chouriço (Tartlet with Portuguese Chorizo Mousse and Green Pea Salad)
José’s wine: Avancia Godello Valdeorras Nobleza Old Vines 2022 (93, $75)
Bruce’s wine: Tolaini Chianti Classico Vallenuova 2022 (93, $30)
Champagne Reception
Featured Sparkling Wines
- Alfred Gratien Brut Rosé Champagne NV (93, $75)
- Bollinger Brut Champagne Special Cuvée NV (93, $95)
- Ca’ del Bosco Extra Brut Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige 45 Edizione NV (91, $45)
- Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV (92, $110)
- Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé Carneros Cuvée de la Pompadour NV (93, $47)
- Ferrari Brut Trento Perlé 2017 (91, $51)
- Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne La Cuvée NV (91, $60)
- Louis Roederer Brut Champagne Collection 245 NV (92, $70)
- Nino Franco Extra Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Nodi 2021 (90, $51)
- Schramsberg J. Schram Noirs North Coast 2014 (94, $140)
- Taittinger Brut Champagne Prélude NV (91, $123)
Featured Restaurants
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, Grand Award
- The Grill, Grand Award
- Le Bernardin, Grand Award
- The Modern, Grand Award
- Nice Matin, Grand Award
- Sistina, Grand Award
- Tribeca Grill, Grand Award
- The Bazaar by José Andrés, Best of Award of Excellence
- Porter House Bar and Grill, Best of Award of Excellence
- Le Gratin by Daniel Boulud
- Marriott Marquis Food and Beverage Team
