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WELCOME RECEPTION & DINNER
(Mosaico Restaurant, Outdoor Terrace)
Join
wine producers from around the world, wholesalers and Florida's wine
trade as we inaugurate this year's Miami International Wine Fair. Take
advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to meet renowned winemakers
while sampling and learning about their wines in an intimate and
friendly setting.
Tickets: $65 ($75 after Sep 15) |
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| 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
GRAND TASTING click
for a list of participating wineries
Consumer Day at the James L.
Knight Center
Over
1,000 wines from Spain, Argentina, Chile, Australia, France, Italy,
Portugal, California, South Africa and Germany available to taste &
pair with culinary delights prepared by Miami’s finest restaurants,
guided tastings, collectors’ club, industry seminars and more.
Tickets: $55 ($65 at the door) |
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
TASTING: INTRODUCTION TO WINE APPRECIATION
[more info]
Presented by Todd Wernstrom, Executive Editor, The Wine News
[free entrance for grand tasting ticket holders] |
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| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
TASTING: REVIVAL OF CLASSICAL
ITALIAN WINES [more
info]
Presented by Sergio Esposito of International Wine Merchants, New
York
| Wines to be tasted: |
List Price |
| 1. Movia 2001 Veliko Bianco (Friuli) |
$28.05 |
| 2. Montevertine 2001 Montevertine (Toscana) |
$42.90 |
| 3. Paolo Bea 2000 Sagrantino di Montefalco (Umbria) |
$78.26 |
| 4. Bartolo Mascarello 2000 Barolo (Piemonte) |
$89.00 |
| 5. Quintarelli 1997 Ca del Merlo Valpolicella (Veneto) |
$76.70 |
| 6. Sartarelli 2001 Verdicchio Balciana (Le Marche) |
$29.95 |
| 7. Ferrari 1959 Solaria Jonica (Puglia) |
$139.95 |
Tickets: $80
Limited to 40 people |
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| 8:00 PM |
GRAND WINE
DINNER
Mendoza Restaurant
Come
to one of Miami’s hidden dining gems overlooking Biscayne Bay to enjoy
a delicious 4-course menu prepared to match some of the finest
Argentine wines showcased at the 2005 Miami International Wine Fair.
Tickets: $85 ($95 after Sep 15) |
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| 12:00 PM |
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH & GOLF
Crandon Park Golf Course in Key Biscayne
Sponsored by Prestige Imports & Champagne Drappier
Great champagne paired with delicious food and golf on the “Island
Paradise” of Key Biscayne is the perfect recipe for an unforgettable
Sunday afternoon.
Tickets: $50 ($60 after Sep 15)
Price includes one bucket of golf balls for the putting greens. |
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| 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
GRAND TASTING
click for
a list of participating wineries
Only for the Wine Trade and VIP consumers [ TRADE
REGISTRATION ]
Over
1,000 wines from Spain, Argentina, Chile, Australia, France, Italy,
Portugal, California, South Africa and Germany available to taste &
pair with culinary delights prepared by Miami’s finest restaurants,
guided tastings, collectors’ club, industry seminars and more. Over 700
wines currently available in Florida and 300 wines seeking distribution. |
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| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
TASTING: 2000 BORDEAUX TASTING
[more info]
Presented by Andrew Lampasone of Wine Watch, Ft Lauderdale
| Wines to be tasted: |
List Price |
| 1. 2000 Beau Soleil, Pomerol |
$48 |
| 2. 2000 Figeac, St. Emilion |
$97.50 |
| 3. 2000 Monbousquet, St. Emilion |
$180 |
| 4. 2000 Reignac, Bordeaux Superior |
$36 |
| 5. 2000 Cantermerle, Haut Medoc |
$42 |
| 6. 2000 Haut Brion, Graves |
$450 |
| 7. 2000 Ducru Beaucaillou, St. Julien |
$129 |
| 8. 2000 Lynch Bages, Pauillac |
$140 |
| 9. 2000 Les Ormes de Pez, St. Estephe |
$35 |
| 10. 2000 Prieur Lichine, Margaux |
$47 |
Tickets: $130
Limited to 20 people |
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| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
SEMINAR: NEW LUXURY ARRIVALS FROM
SPAIN [more
info]
Sponsored by Vinamericas Selections
| Wines to be tasted: |
List Price |
1. Carredueñas Reserva 1999 - Cigales - Tempranillo
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$24 |
2. Alzania Crianza 2002 - Navarra - Cab. Savignon & Tempranillo
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$31 |
3. Figuero Crianza 2002 - Ribera del Duero - Tempranillo
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$33 |
4. Clos Berenguer Crianza 2002 - Priorato - Samso, Grenache & Cabernet Sauvignon
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$33 |
| 5. Urbina Selección Especial 2001- Rioja Alta - Tempranillo |
$35 |
6. Alzania “21 del 10” 2002 - Navarra - Syrah, Tempranillo
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$50 |
7. Figuero Reserva 2000 - Ribera del Duero - Tempranillo
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$59 |
8. Crater 2002 - Tenerife - Listan Negro & Negramoll
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$62 |
Tickets: $45
Limited to 40 people |
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TICKETS |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
SEMINAR: IMPORTING AND DISTRIBUTING WINE IN FLORIDA; AN UP-TO-DATE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Presented by GrayRobinson, P.A.
Tickets: FREE
Limited to 40 people
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| 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
GRAND TASTING click
for a list of participating wineries
Only for the Wine Trade and VIP consumers [ TRADE
REGISTRATION ]
Over
1,000 wines from Spain, Argentina, Chile, Australia, France, Italy,
Portugal, California, South Africa and Germany available to taste &
pair with culinary delights prepared by Miami’s finest restaurants,
guided tastings, collectors’ club, industry seminars and more. Over 700
wines currently available in Florida and 300 wines seeking distribution. |
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| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
SEMINAR: BUILDING AND MAINTAINING
TODAY’S WINE PROGRAM: KEY ORGANIZATIONAL AND STRATEGIC PROCEDURES
TO MAXIMIZE YOUR WINE PROFITS AND CUSTOMER RETENTION [more
info]
Presented by Ken Collura, Wine Director, El Monte Sagrado
Resort
Tickets: FREE
Limited to 40 people |
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| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
TASTING: WINES WITH 95+ POINTS (DETAILS TBA) |
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| 8:00 PM |
AWARDS CEREMONY & DINNER
Miami Bankers Club
Meet
the Florida International Wine Challenge Tasting Board while tasting
the winners of this year’s edition as we recognize them collectively on
behalf of South Florida’s wine professionals and aficionados during a
lavish 4-course dinner.
Tickets: $125 ($150 after Sep 15) |
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Note: prices are per person per day ALL inclusive. |
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