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Friday, October 18th & Saturday, October 19th

Seminars

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New York Marriott Marquis

Wine Seminar Program

Friday, October 17 - Saturday, October 18, 2025

OPUS ONE

Vertical Tasting

 Winemaker Michael Silacci leads a five-vintage tasting of Napa Valley’s standard-bearer Cabernet Sauvignon 

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MICHAEL SILACCI

Winemaker

Napa Valley

Opus One Napa Valley 2020
Opus One Napa Valley 2016
Opus One Napa Valley 2011
Opus One Napa Valley 2005
Opus One Napa Valley 1980

CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC

Vertical Tasting

 General director Pierre-Olivier Clouet leads a tasting of the Cheval Blanc portfolio 

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PIERRE-OLIVIER CLOUET

General Director

Bordeaux

Cheval des Andes 2022 Mendoza (NR)
Château Cheval Blanc St.-Emilion 2015 (98)
Château Cheval Blanc St.-Emilion 2012 (95)
Château Cheval Blanc St.-Emilion 2009 (98)
Château Cheval Blanc Bordeaux White Le Petit Cheval 2023 (NR)

RARE CHAMPAGNE

Vertical Tasting

 A Rare Champagne vertical experience led by chef de cave Émilien Boutillat 

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ÉMILIEN BOUTILLAT

Chef de Cave

Champagne

Rare Brut Rosé Champagne 2014 (97)
Rare Brut Champagne 2012 (96)
Rare Brut Champagne 2008 (97)
Rare Brut Champagne 1998 (98)

M. CHAPOUTIER

Hermitage Tasting

 An exploration of Hermitage terroir through four iconic single-vineyard cuvées from Michel Chapoutier 

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MICHEL CHAPOUTIER

Owner/Winemaker

Rhône Valley

M. Chapoutier L’Ermite Blanc 2017 (98)
M. Chapoutier De L'Orée Blanc 2017 (NR)
M. Chapoutier Les Greffieux 2015 (96)
M. Chapoutier Le Pavillon 2015 (97)

 RED WINES OF BEAUNE 

 A masterclass in the terroirs of Beaune 

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Vincent Wallays

Export Director

Domaine Chanson

Burgundy

Domaine Chanson Beaune
Clos des Fèves Domaine 2020  (92)
 

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FRÉDÉRIC BARNIER

Winemaker

Louis Jadot

Burgundy

Louis Jadot Beaune
Clos des Ursules
Domaine des Héritiers 2020 (95)

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ALBÉRIC BICHOT

Director

Albert Bichot

Burgundy

Albert Bichot
Beaune Les Bressandes
Domaine du Pavillon 2022 (93)

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FRÉDÉRIC DROUHIN

President

Joseph Drouhin

Burgundy

Joseph Drouhin Beaune
Clos des Mouches 2020 (94)
 

 2020 BRUNELLO 

 Exploring the 2020 vintage in Montalcino 

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GIOVANNI GAJA

Owner

Pieve Santa Restituta

Pieve Santa Restituta
Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille 2020 (95)

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FILIPPO CHIA

Owner

Castello Romitorio

Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta 2020 (97)

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BERNARDINO SANI

CEO/Winemaker

Argiano

Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
Vigna del Suolo 2020 (95)

 CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY ALL-STARS 

 A tasting of top California producers and their highest-scoring wines 

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MARK AUBERT

Proprietor

Aubert Wines

Aubert Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast Powder House 2023 (97)

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JASON KESNER

Winemaker

Kistler Vineyards

Kistler Chardonnay Russian River Valley Vine Hill Vineyard 2022 (97)

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TOM ROCHIOLI

Owner/Winemaker

Rochioli Vineyards

J. Rochioli Chardonnay
Russian River Valley River Block 2023 (97)

 WINE STARS

 World-famous vintners and celebrities present their wines and tell their stories. 

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CARLA BRUNI

Co-Owner

Château d’Estoublon

Provence

  
  

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ROBIN LAIL

Owner

Lail Vineyards

Napa Valley

Lail Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley Georgia 2022

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JOHANN RUPERT

Owner

Anthonij Rupert Wyne

 South Africa

  
 

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RENZO COTARELLA

CEO

Marchesi Antinori

Tuscany

Antinori Umbria White Castello della Sala Cervaro della Sala 2019 (92)

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CARMELO ANTHONY

Co-Owner

VII(N) The Seventh Estate

NBA Hall Of Famer

  
 

CHEFS' CHALLENGE

A delightful food and wine pairing challenge among America's greatest chefs, along with moderator and senior editor Bruce Sanderson.

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ERIC RIPERT

Le Bernardin

New York

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DANNY MEYER

Union Square Hospitality Group

New York

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JOSÉ ANDRÉS

José Andrés Group

Washington, D.C.

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EMERIL LAGASSE

Emeril’s

New Orleans

 WINE SPECTATOR’S TOP 10 WINES OF 2024 

Taste the most exciting wines released in 2024 as selected by Wine Spectator Magazine.

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ENRIQUE TIRADO

#1: Viña Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Puente Alto Vineyard 2021

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NATE WEIS

#2: Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2021

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ALBIERA ANTINORI

#3: Antinori Toscana Tignanello 2021

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JEN BELOZ

#4: Faust Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021

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BILL TERLATO

#5: Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2021

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VÉRONIQUE DROUHIN

#6: Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot Noir EolaAmity Hills 2022

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DANIEL BRUNIER

#7: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneufdu-Pape La Crau 2020

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JEFF MANGAHAS

#8: Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Eastside Road Neighbors 2022

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GIUSEPPE VAIRA

#9: G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2020
 

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DAVID RAMEY

#10: Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2022

2025 WINE VALUE OF THE YEAR

Wine Spectator's top pick for the best-priced wine of 2024

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ANDY ROBINSON

Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County 2022

Seminar Program Only Available with Weekend Package

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