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FESTIVAL SUD DE FRANCE - OCTOBER 2009
 August 31: Water Taxi Beach Kick-Off Party
The launch party for the festival was held at the Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City. Guests feasted on regional wines and delicacies while enjoying a spectacular view of Manhattan.
Mike Colameco amd Jamal Rayyis
Tastings in 28 Wine Bars and Liquor Stores Took Place During the Month of October Beekman Liquors, Chambers Street, Chelsea Wine Vault, Le Bâteau Ivre, Jadis Wine Bar, Hearth, Le Jardin Bistro, Bacchus, Les Halles, The Ten Bells, Garnet, Le Wine Shop, Astor Wines, Grace Wine & Spirits, SIP Fine Wine, Maslow 6, Columbus Circle Wines, Mister Wright Fine Wine and Spirits, Bacchus Wine Made Simple, Grand Wines & Spirits, Gotham Wines & Liquors, Discovery Wines, Harlem Vintage, Le Dû’s Wines, September Wines, Divine Bar, 67 Wine & Spirits, Thirst Wine Merchant Jadis Wine List
Restaurants Featuring Sud de France Menus During the Festival Parigot presented a Prix Fixe Menu Wine Pairing from the Regions of Languedoc and Roussillon / Sud de France for$50 Blue Water Grill
Laura Maniec, one of the few woman who owns a Master Sommelier title, has picked this seafood haven to showcase the wines of Languedoc Roussillon: for a Taste of Sud de France in Union Square, head over early to catch a great seafood and white wine pairing! One week, five themes; at the Maison de la Region Languedoc-Roussillon 
October 5, 2009
Languedoc 101: A special introductory class to the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon
With more than 30 appellations, Languedoc-Roussillon can be intimidating. Sud de France makes understanding the region’s bounty easy and fun! Get introduced to the wines of Sud de France by wine critic Jamal Rayyis.
October 6, 2009
Pairing the foods and wine of Languedoc-Roussillon
Love French wine & cuisine, but not sure how to French-ify your galley kitchen? Learn the fundamentals of pairing the wines & foods of Sud de France with wine expert Jamal Rayyis.
October 7, 2009
Blending seminar on Langudoc-Roussillon wines and cuvees
Ever wonder what a wine “blend” is? Get a crash course in winemaking from Languedoc-Roussillon expert Mark Fine of Gerard Bertrand. Using component wines – Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre & Syrah – Mark will show how Sud de France winemakers achieve the perfect balance of varietals in the wines of their domaines.
October 8, 2009
Pairing the foods and wine of Languedoc-Roussillon
Love French wine & cuisine, but not sure how to French-ify your galley kitchen? Learn the fundamentals of pairing the wines & foods of Sud de France with wine expert Jamal Rayyis.
October 9, 2009
Sparkling Friday: All that sparkles from the Languedoc-Roussillon
Ever wonder where sparkling wine came from? Although Champagne might get most of the glory, the first sparkling wine was actually Blanquette, produced in the city of Limoux in Languedoc, and dates back to the 1500s. Stop by the Maison to learn more about the birthplace of bubbly with wine expert Jamal Rayyis, and to toast to the end of a wonderful week.
Exclusive Events November 7, 2009: Languedoc-Roussillon tasting at Bar Boulud
Bar Boulud is teaming up with importer Jenny & François to prepare a special Languedoc-Roussillon tasting of 8 wines. The cost will be $75 and will cover the wines and 4 courses of appetizers. Call now to book your reservation for this one-of-a-kind event that is sure to promise a Mediterranean experience like no other.October 29, 2009 : Le Gourmet Store five course wine dinner
“New from Chef Jean-Louis, Le Gourmet Store is an easygoing, non-pretentious retreat for people seeking delicious ingredients at fair prices.
Our intention is not to carry a million products, but in fact to offer you what we believe is the “best of” right now.”
The best for you right now is a special five course wine dinner in this all encompassing gourmand paradise in Greenwich, CT.
October 29, 2009: Mike Colameco: 92nd Street Y at Delia/Car Schaedel & Co. Showroom
A cooking demonstration and educational course led by Sud de France ambassador Mike Colameco. Topic: Fish & Seafood 101. Courses prepared will be paired with wines from Sud de France.
October 19, 2009: Feast with Famous Faces
Over 35 of New York’s most celebrated chefs, news broadcasters and daytime television stars joined forces to host the 15th annual Feast With Famous Faces, Manhattan’s most exciting and glamorous culinary gala, benefiting the Center for Hearing and Communication. Wine Spectator presented this wonderful charity event, which featured wines from Sud de France.  
October 8, 2009: Languedoc-Roussillon dinner at Restaurant Jean-Louis, Greenwich, CT
Chef Jean-Louis Gerin has prepared a special menu, including cassoulet of seafood, roasted Monkfish filet, farm-raised pheasant, and cheeses from the region, which will be paired with wines from Jaja de Jau, Val de l’Ours, Les Deux Rives, Blason d’Aussières, and St. Jean de Minervois. Jordan Ross of Pasternak Wine Imports will present the wines, and each will be available for purchase following dinner at Le Wine Store.
October 7, 2009: Sud de France Course on Vins Doux Naturels (sweet wines) at the French Wine Society 2nd Annual Conference
At the French Embassy in Washington DC, Jamal Rayyis, spokesperson for Sud de France, will be one of the keynote speakers at the French Wine Society’s 2nd Annual Conference. He will present an in-depth tasting seminar on the Vins Doux Naturels (VDN) of the Languedoc-Roussillon region which produces over 90% of France’s VDNs. To find out more and register for the FWS Conference visit www.FrenchWineSociety.org
October 6, 2009: Languedoc Wine Lovers’ Dinner at the James Beard House
Chefs Doug Psaltis and Cédric Tovar of Django & Peacock Alley fame, have prepared a five-course Languedoc-Roussillon meal, featuring fricassee d’Escargot, braised lamb and slow-cooked ratatouille, and feuilleté de Pelardon with seven Sud de France wines.
October 1, 2009: Cooking/Pairing Demonstration at 2nd Street Y at Viking Showroom
Enjoy Food, Wine & Sun with Mike Colameco as you sharpen your cooking skills at this 92nd Street Y class at Viking Showroom.
September 29, 2009: Winemaker Dinner at Madison Bistro
A dinner featuring the cuisine of Languedoc-Roussillon paired with the wines of a Sud de France winemaker for consumers. |
