Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, Sunday June 8, 2008, 2:30PM - 7:00PM
Explore the sub-regions of Piedmont and meet members of Gusto Piemonte. Winemaker Raimondo Cusmano (of Cascina La Corte) will introduce the region; Sergio Germano (of Ettore Germano Winery) will discuss the regional nuances around Alba; Andrea Faccio (of Villa Giada Winery) will cover the region around Asti. Nicola Adamante (of Poderi Ruggeri Corsini) is the environmental consultant for Piedmont and is recognized as one of the top environmental experts in Italy. Nicola will share the efforts made in the region to convert viticulture towards sustainability.
Nine major wines from the area will be poured and tasted: Arneis, Barbera Alba, Dolcetto Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco, Gavi, Freisa, Barbera Asti, Moscato Asti
Join us for a discussion & tasting of 8 new-release wines, and hear details of New Zealand’s ambitious program for 100% sustainability across the NZ wine industry, from vine to consumer. Hosted by David Strada of the NZ Winegrowers Association with very special guests Christine Kernohan, Chief Winemaker & Proprietor of Gladstone Vineyards, George Fistonich, Proprietor & Managing Director of Villa Maria, and Nick Nobilo of Vinopolo.
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2 very special concerts now part of The Golden Glass wine tasting extravaganza at Fort Mason June 8th
Slow Food San Francisco’s annual fundraiser/wine tasting, The Golden Glass, just jumped to new bounds with the addition of four acclaimed tenors to perform 2 tribute concerts at this Sunday’s 5th Anniversary event. Slow Food welcomes Daniel Hendrick, Salvador Padilla, Martin Gonzalez and Roman Palacios to San Francisco June 8th at Fort Mason.
Supporters of Slow Food, each of these talented opera singers is kind enough to offer his time and come together to entertain The Golden Glass attendees.