The convention will take place from June 11-13th 2010 in the prestigious Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown - CHICAGO.
Thursday, June 10th, 2010
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Arrival of producers to the Chicago Embassy Suites Hotel – Downtown |
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Arrangement of suites
Recovery of samples |
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Free evening |
Friday, June 11th,
2010
| 9am-12pm: |
Arrival of buyers.
Business Meeting Schedules given out to the participants of the convention.
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10-11am: |
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11am-12pm: |
MASTER CLASS Armagnac "A long history and a beautiful future" - May Matta-Aliah |
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| 11am-4pm: |
TASTINGS, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS |
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 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Presentation of the Appellation and list of participants
Tasting accompanied by a buffet.
Book signing by Dr. Harry Karis, author of The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine Book (foreword by Robert Parker) hailed as the "Best Wine Book in the World", Gourmand World Cook Book Awards. He will be presenting his book at the Chicago wine trade show.
Campaign
financed with the assistance of
the
European Union  |
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Tavel
Presentation of the Appellation and list of participants
Tasting accompanied by a buffet.
Campaign
financed with the assistance of
the
European Union |
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Armagnac
Presentation of the Appellation and list of participants
Cocktail workshop with 2 barmen at the opening of the tastings, followed by the Armagnac Association workshop - coffee/mini-dessert assortment.
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Pays d'Oc - IGP
Presentation of the Appellation and list of participants
Presentation of the diversity and wealth of the vineyards of Pays d’Oc
Commentated
tasting of unique varietals in a culinary setting.
Along the Pays d’Oc Route
Contemporary artist Patrice Palacio exhibits a series of 12 paintings reflecting the aromas, colors, flavors and history of this region.
Workshops
A symphony of food & wine pairings
Sommelier Ludovic Bigel and Chef Benoît Régues present the character of the Mediterranean and invite guests to discover a wealth of aromas and bitefuls of flavor from the South of France.
* Pays d'Oc PGI = Protected Geographical Indication
(may be mentioned on labels as Indication Géographique Protégée) |
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| 12-2pm: |
Opening lunch for the participants of the convention |
2pm-3:30pm:
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Pays d'Oc PGI: When Art meets wine
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| 2:20-7pm: |
Pre-planned meetings |
| 8-10pm: |
GASCON DINNER
Ten Armagnac producers shall be honored during the exquisite Gascon dinner, in presence of all participants of the convention |
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
| 7-9am: |
Breakfast |
| 9am-12:30pm: |
Pre-planned meetings |
| 12:30-2pm: |
Lunch with wine tastings |
| 2-7pm: |
Pre-planned meetings |
| 8pm: |
Free evening |
Sunday, June 13th, 2010
| 7-9am: |
Breakfast |
| 9-12pm: |
Pre-planned meetings |
| 12pm: |
End of the convention |
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