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Art
de Vivre
Wine Tour de France 2012
Presented in partnership with AOC Fine Wines
January—June 2012
FIAF, Le Skyroom, 22 East 60th Street, NYC [map]
In English
Attendees must be 21 or older |
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Come to FIAF for intimate wine
tastings with some of New York’s
leading sommeliers and wine experts!
Presented in partnership with retailer AOC Fine Wines, each tasting offers
a variety of wines from their portfolio
of well-known to rare wines.
New this year, FIAF has re-imagined
the signature Wine Tour de France,
making it even more informative and
engaging for wine lovers of all levels.
Explore wines by region with the first
three tastings, and then delve deeper
into the art of wine collecting and new
trends in wine in the second three.
Best Deal: Attend All Six Tastings!
Purchase the six-tasting package and save 10% on each tasting plus receive a complimentary ticket to the special Wine & Chocolate tasting at Bistro Benoit on May 21. Non-Members also receive a complimentary one-year FIAF Membership.
Alternatively, create your own series with any three tastings of your choice and save 10%. Tickets also available for individual tastings—buy tickets today! |
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Classic French
Wines |
Tour France’s greatest wine regions
right here at FIAF. Three of New York’s
finest sommeliers teach you how
to taste, buy, serve, and pair wines. |
Burgundy |
Monday, January 30
at
7pm
With John Ragan, Wine Director
for Danny Meyer’s
Union Square
Hospitality Group;
Formerly of Eleven Madison Park
Ever wonder why Burgundy’s wines,
though harvested from adjoining
fields, exhibit dramatic differences
in color, taste, and longevity? Sip
and savor Burgundy’s Pinot Noirs and
Chardonnays and learn about terroirs,
the interaction of the soil, climate,
and appellation, which give each wine
its unique characteristics. Click here to view Wine List. |
Rhône Valley |
Monday, March 5 at
7pm
With Joe Campanale, Beverage Director/Partner
at dell’anima, L’Artusi, Anfora, and Ellabess
 
Discover Rhône Valley’s extraordinary
diversity, from the North’s robust
Syrah to the South’s fruitier Grenache-dominated
wines. During this tasting,
learn serving and pairing tips
to better showcase each wine. |
Bordeaux |
Monday, March 19 at
7pm
With Levi Dalton,
Sommelier
at Boulud Sud
Enjoy the elegance and power
of Bordeaux, known to produce
the finest Merlots and Cabernet
Sauvignons in the world. This unique
tasting of delicious wines explains
information hidden on wine labels
to better discern quality, value,
and price. |
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Beyond the
Bottle |
A fresh look at current trends across
all French wine regions, these
tastings are perfect for novices
and connoisseurs alike! |
Buyers & Cellars:
Starting Your
Collection |
Monday, April 9 at
7pm
With Hristo Zisovski,
Beverage Director at Ai Fiori
From selecting and storing, to
serving and recording, this tasting
will give you a practical handbook
on how to start and manage your
own wine portfolio. |
Green Terroirs:
The Organic
Debate |
Monday, April 30 at
7pm
With Pascaline Lepeltier,
Wine Director
at Rouge Tomate
Explore a selection of organic,
biodynamic, and sustainable wines.
Pascaline Lepeltier takes you beyond
the green label and discusses the
values of sustainable wine-making
and wine-tasting. |
Battle of the
Bubbles:
Champagne
vs
Sparkling |
Monday, June 4 at
7pm
With Alex LaPratt,
Head Sommelier
at DB Bistro Moderne
Finish your Wine Tour de France on a bubbly note! Taste classic
Champagne varieties and compare
them to leading sparkling wines. Pick
up tips on how to choose the best
sparklings just in time for summer. |
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Buy Tickets
Wine Tour de France 2012
Mondays at 7pm: Burgundy (Jan 30);
Rhône Valley (Mar 5);
Bordeaux (Mar 19);
Buyers & Cellars: Starting Your Collection (Apr 9);
Green Terroirs: The Organic Debate (Apr 30);
Battle of the Bubbles: Champagne vs Sparkling (Jun 4) |
Best Deal*
Six-Tasting
Series
FIAF Member $500
Non-Member $600
Buy Six-Tasting Package
Online
1 800 982 2787
Fax Order Form (pdf)
Visit Box Office
*10% savings on six tastings; available thru Jan 30;
includes free
ticket to the Wine & Chocolate tasting on May 21; Non-Members receive a free one-year
FIAF Membership |
Create Your Own Series**
Any Three
Tastings
FIAF Member $250
Non-Member $300
Order Three Tastings
Email artdevivre@fiaf.org
or call 646 388 6693
**10% savings on any three tastings of your choice; available thru April 9; must reserve three specific tastings at time of purchase; nonexchangeable |
Individual Tastings
Ticket Price
FIAF Member $95
Non-Member $115
Buy Tickets
Online
1 800 982 2787
Fax Order Form (pdf)
Visit Box Office
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Wine Tour de France 2012 is presented in partnership
with AOC Fine Wines, an online retailer with a network of small wine boutiques in Westchester, Fairfield County, and at Nancy's Wines on the Upper West Side.
AOC Fine Wines also operates the exclusive FIAF Wine Club in partnership with FIAF.
Special Offer from AOC Fine Wines: Enjoy a 10% discount and receive free delivery on all online orders. Use discount code FIAFAOC on aocfinewines.com.
Cheese provided by Président and Société Roquefort.
Bread provided by Bridor from France. Charcuterie provided by D'Artagnan.
FIAF Winter 2012 Season Sponsors: American Airlines, the official airline of FIAF; the Cultural Services of the French Embassy; Florence Gould Foundation; Institut français; National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; Robert de Rothschild |
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