Now in its fourth year, the Grand Tasting is an opportunity for wine and food lovers to sample hundreds of wines—both renowned and undiscovered—from all over the world, accompanied by indulgent culinary samples from some of New York’s top restaurants and food purveyors, including Cheese from Spain, Despaña Brand Foods, Olde Hudson Gourmet Markets, Quebec Government House, and a team of star chefs who support City Harvest.

The Puck Building’s Grand Ballroom will feature wines from the world’s great wine producing regions, and celebrate the cuisines of France, Italy, and the New World. For the first time, the Grand Tasting will highlight the winemaking achievements of Spain with a full Spanish Wine Festival room dedicated to its top wines; and include mouth-watering Spanish cuisine and a showcase of Spain’s artisanal cheeses sponsored by Cheese from Spain. PJ Wine’s experts, who have hand-picked the wines being poured at the event, will help guests discover the regions that have made each of these parts of the world famous, and learn about rising regions that are now showing more promise than ever.

A few of this year’s highlights will include “Dom Pérignon,” Chateau Montelena “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus “Special Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon, Vega Sicilia “Unico,” Numanthia “Termanthia,” “El Nido,” 1962 CVNE “Viña Real,” “Sassicaia,” Dal Forno Romano, Château Angélus, Château de Valandraud, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Haut Brion, Château Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem. The Grand Tasting will feature hundreds of wine selections representing every range of varietal and style, and will be sure to appeal to all wine lovers, from entry-level enthusiast to impassioned connoisseur. To see additional wine highlights Click Here.

Indulge in culinary delights from some of New York’s top food purveyors, restaurants, and a team of star chefs, including Matthew Tivy of Café du Soleil, Alexandra Guarnaschelli of Butter, Don Pintabona of Dâni Restaurant, Kento Komoto of fresh, Carlos Llaguno Garcia of Les Halles, Julian Medina of Zócalo, and chocolatier Tad Van Leer of J. Emanuel.

Tickets are on sale now. Visit the link below or call 212-567-5500 for more information. General admission tickets are $95, but the most discriminating of wine lovers will want to sign up for VIP admission. The VIP ticket ($165) entitles guests to enter the tasting one and a half hours early.

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Time:
5:30 to 10:30 p.m. VIP Early Admission
7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. General Admission

Where: Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street at W. Houston, New York City

General Admission: $95 per person

VIP Early Admission: $165 per person (5:30 early entry)

Online sales have ended.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Receive your free issue of Wine Spectator at the event!

City Harvest
PJ Wine is very proud to support City Harvest, whose efforts are a profound service to New Yorkers. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit City Harvest.

Founded in 1981, City Harvest is the world’s first and New York City’s only food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding New York City's hungry men, women and children. This year, City Harvest will collect over 19 million pounds of excess, nutritious food from all segments of the food industry, including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers and farms. This food is then delivered free of charge to more than 800 community programs throughout New York City using their fleet of 15 trucks and volunteers on foot. Each week, City Harvest helps over 260,000 hungry New Yorkers find their next meal. For more information visit www.cityharvest.org.

Additional Spanish Wine Festival Highlights

2002 Convento San Francisco Crianza, Ribera del Duero
2001 Traslanzas Tinto del País, Cigales
2000 CVNE “Viña Real” Reserva, Rioja
1995 CVNE “Viña Real” Gran Reserva, Rioja
2000 CVNE “Imperial” Reserva, Rioja
1996 CVNE “Imperial” Gran Reserva, Rioja
2000 Contino Reserva, Rioja
NV Bodegas Hidalgo Manzanilla “La Gitana” Jerez
NV Bodegas Hidalgo “Jerez” Palo Cortado, Jerez
1996 Condado de Haza “Alenza” Ribera del Duero
2001 Valenciso Reserva, Rioja
2001 Loriñon “Dominio de Conte” Reserva, Rioja
1971 Toro Albala “Don PX” Gran Reserva 1971, Montilla-Moriles
1996 El Coto de Rioja “Coto de Imaz” Gran Reserva, Rioja
2003 Baron de Ley “Finca Monasterio” Rioja
2002 Museum “Real” Reserva, Cigales
2001 Abad Dom Bueno Crianza, Bierzo
1998 Miguel Merino Reserva, Rioja
2005 Estancia Piedra “Azul” Toro
2004 Casajús “Vendemia Seleccionáda” Ribera del Duero
2001 Monte Negro Crianza, Ribera del Duero
2005 Laxas, Rías Baixas
2005 Nieva “Pie Franco” Verdejo, Rueda
2005 Nora “Nora de Neve” Rías Baixas
2005 Las Brisas, Rueda
1996 Muga “Prado Enea” Gran Reserva, Rioja
2001 San Vicente, Rioja
2002 Viñedos de Páganos “El Puntido” Rioja
2003 Alonso del Yerro, Ribera del Duero
2004 Emilio Moro, Ribera del Duero
2004 Juan Gil, Jumilla
2004 Finca Luzon “Altos de Luzon” Jumilla
2000 Coster de Mas Igneus, Priorat
2003 Alto Moncayo, Campo de Borja
2003 El Nido “Clio” Jumilla
2003 Numanthia Termes “Numanthia” Toro
2001 Uvaguelera “Palomero” Ribera del Duero
2001 Dos Victorias “Gran Elias Mora” Toro
2001 Bodegas JC Conde “Neo” Ribera del Duero
2003 Bodegas Bernabé Navarro “Leva Daniel” Alicante
1999 Bàrbara Forés Coma d’En Pou, Terra Alta
2001 Maurodos “San Roman” Toro
2002 Cims de Porerra, “Solanes” Priorat
2001 Cims de Porerra, “Classic” Priorat
2004 Vall Llach “Embruix” Priorat
2004 Vall Llach “Idus” Priorat
2004 Vall Llach, Priorat
1995 López de Heredia “Vina Gravonia” Rioja Blanco
1996 López de Heredia “Vina Bosconia” Reserva, Rioja
2004 Artadi Rioja “Vinas de Gain” Spain
2004 Mas Doix “Salanques” Priorat
2001 Fra Fulco, Priorat
2004 El Seque, Alicante
2003 Aalto, Ribera del Duero
2005 Terras Gauda, O Rosal, Rías Baixas
2001 Viña Sastre “Pago de Santa Cruz” Ribera del Duero
2001 Alemany I Corrio “Sot Lefriec” Penedès
2001 Joan d'Anguera El Bugader, Tarragona
2000 Gramona Pinot Noir, Penedès
2000 Rotllan Torra “Tirant” Priorat
2000 Capçanes “Cabrida” Montsant
2004 Clos Martinet “Martinet Bru” Priorat
2004 Clos Martinet Priorat Tinto
2003 Mauro Tinto, VT Castilla y León
2001 Hacienda Monasterio ‘Reserva Especial,’ Ribera del Duero
1995 La Rioja Alta “904” Gran Reserva, Rioja
2001 Vega Sicilia “Valbuena 5 Ano” Ribera del Duero
1995 Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva, Rioja
2000 Bodegas Riojanas “Monte Real” Rioja Reserva
1998 Bodegas Riojanas “Monte Real” Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain
1973 Bodegas Riojanas “Monte Real” Rioja Gran Reserva
2005 Bodegas Pablo Padin Segrel Albariño “Especial” Rías Baixas
1998 Bodegas Vinícola Real, “200 Monges” Reserva, Rioja Spain
2004 Belondrade y Lurton, "Quinta Apolonia" Castilla y Leon
2002 Abadia Retuerta “Selección Especial” VT de Castilla y León
2001 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva, Rioja
1998 Marqués de Murrieta “Castillo Ygay” Gran Reserva, Rioja

Additional Wine Highlights from Across the Globe

2002 Yalumba “The Signature” Cabernet/Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
NV Yalumba Museum Muscat Show Reserve, Barossa Valley, Australia
2004 Von Kesselstatt Scharzhofbeger Riesling Spätlese, Germany
2004 J.J. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese, Germany
2003 Joseph Phelps “Insignia” Napa Valley, California
2001 Falesco “Montiano” IGT, Lazio, Italy
2001 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC, Italy
2001 Pratesi Carmione IGT, Italy
2004 Catena Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
2002 Rombauer Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, California
2005 Conundrum, California
2005 Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2004 Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2003 Rustenberg John X Merriman, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2002 Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2003 Kanonkop Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2005 Domaine de la Patience, "St. Guilhem" Merlot, Languedoc, France
2005 Pietra Porzia, Frascati Superiore, Lazio, Italy
2004 Bruni Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany, Italy
2005 Terra Dora, Aglianico, Campagnia, Italy
2001 Principiano, Barbera D’Alba, Piemonte, Italy
2001 Principiano, Barolo Boscaretto, Piemonte, Italy
2001 Cardeal Dao DOC Reserva Touriga Nacional, Dao, Portugal
2001 Evel Grande Escolha Red, Douro DOC , Portugal
NV Royal Oporto 10 Year Old Tawny, Douro, Portugal
1997 Vintage Port, Royal Oporto, Douro, Portugal
1977 Colheita Port, Royal Oporto, Douro, Portugal
2004 Kaelser “Stonehorse” GSM, Barossa Valley, Australia
2004 Londer Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, Mendocino, California
2004 Cline Big Break Zinfandel, Sonoma, California
2002 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, Calistoga, Napa Valley
2002 Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
2004 Delisio “Quarterback” Red, McLaren Vale, Australia
2001 Château Lagrezette, Cahors, France
2005 Ox Vineyard Bonarda, Mendoza, Argentina
2005 Ox Vineyard Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
2005 Ox Vineyard Malbec/Cabernet Blend, Mendoza, Argentina
2004 Ox Vineyard Malbec Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina
2004 Ox Vineyard Malbec Old Vine Seleccionada, Mendoza, Argentina
2004 Ox Vineyard Malbec Gran Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina
2003 Domaine Baumard Clos du Papillon Savennières, Loire, France
2001 Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy, France
2001 Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru AC, Burgundy, France
2002 Louis Latour Volnay “En Chevret” Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
1999 Louis Latour Corton Grancey Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
2001 E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape, France
2005 Haggipavlu Moschofilero, Mantinia, Greece
2002 Vatistas Cabernet/Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese, Greece
NV Agros Muscat of Patras, Patras, Greece
2005 Hartford Russian River Valley Zinfandel, California
2001 Atalon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California
NV Moët & Chandon White Star, Champagne, France
NV Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Rosé, Champagne, France
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial, Champagne, France
Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial Rosé, Champagne, France
NV Ployez Jaquemart Brut, Champagne, France
2004 Robert Weil Estate Spätlese, Germany
1999 Schiavenza Barolo Riserva, Piedmont, Italy
2003 Raymond Usseglio Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
2003 Eric and Joel Durand Cornas, France
2004 Kilikanoon “Killerman’s Run” Shiraz, Clare Valley, Australia
2005 Ermete Medici Grasparossa DOC “Bocciolo” Emilia Romagna, Italy
2004 Les Cretes Petite Arvine Vigne Champorette, Valle d’Aosta, Italy
2004 Anne Amie “Cuvee A” Pinot Noir, Oregon
2005 COS Rami, Sicily, Italy
2003 Tenuta Oliveto Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
2003 Contini Nieddera, Sardegna, Italy
2001 Contini Cannonau Reserva “‘Inu” Sardegna Italy
1996 Famiglia Anselma Barolo Adasi, Piedmont, Italy
2003 Jean-Maurice Raffault Chinon Clos de Capucins, Loire, France
2005 Torbreck “Woodcutter” Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
2004 Domaine de la Casa Blanca Banyuls, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2003 Relativity Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California
2004 Barrel 27 Syrah, Paso Robles, California
2002 Tobias Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California
2003 Masi Campofiorin, Verona, Veneto, Italy
NV Piper Heidsieck Brut, Champagne, France
2003 Francois Mikulski Pommard Red Burgundy, France
2003 Francois Mikulski Meursault White Burgundy, France
2003 J.L. Chave Saint-Joseph "Offerus” Rhone Valley, France
2004 J.L. Chave CDR "Mon Coeur," Rhone Valley, France
2003 Olivier Pithon Saturne, Syrah, Grenache & Carignan Roussillon, France
2002 Cabezac Cariñu, Minervois, France
2003 Cabezac Cuvée Belveze, Minervois, France
2003 Cabezac Cuvee Arthur, Minervois, France
2005 Joseph Mellot Sancerre La Chatellenie, France
2005 Domaine Philippe Gilbert Menetou-Salon Blanc, Loire Valley, France
2001 Gour du Chaule, Gigondas, France
2000 Lodola Nuova, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva, Tuscany, Italy
2000 Greppone Mazzi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
2003 Tintara, Shiraz, Mclaren Vale, Australia
2003 Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California
2003 Louis M. Martini Gnarley Vines Zinfandel, California
2005 Frei Brothers Reserve Russian River Chardonnay, California
2003 Frei Brothers Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, California
1996 Gloria Ferrer “Royal Cuvée” California
2004 Chateau Lascombes, Margaux, France
2005 Winzer Krems Grüner Veltliner Kremstal, Austria
2004 Gouguenheim Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
NV Duval Leroy Brut, Champagne, France
1996 Duval Leroy Brut Vintage Champagne, France
2003 McKenzie-Muller Pinot Noir, California
2005 Gravitas Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
2003 Walter Hansel Chardonnay “Cahill Lane” Russian River Valley, California
2002 Olga Raffault Chinon “Les Picasses” Loire Valley, France
1999 Rodano Chianti Classico Riserva “Viacosta” Tuscany, Italy
2004 Janasse Cotes-du-Rhone “Terre d’Argile” France
2005 Copain Saisons des Vins Pinot Noir “L’Automne” Anderson Valley, California
2003 Larkmead “Firebelle” Napa, California
2003 Tomasso Busolla Valpolicella “TB” Veneto, Italy
NV Domaine Carneros (by Taittinger) Brut, Carneros, California
2003 St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel, Sonoma, California
2003 Sette Ponti “Crognolo” IGT. Rosso, Tuscany, Italy
2003 Sette Ponti “Oreno” IGT Rosso, Tuscany, Italy
NV Bollinger Special Cuvée, Champagne, France
2002 Rutherford Hill Merlot, California
2003 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon "Stags Leap” California
2004 Cuvaison Chardonnay, Carneros, California
2004 Markham Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, California
2005 Two Hands Yesterday's Hero Grenache, Barossa Valley, Australia
NV Perrier Jouët Grand Brut, Champagne, France
2003 Clos du Bois Briarcrest, Alexander Valley, California
2003 Clos du Bois Marlstone, Alexander Valley, California
2001 Gary Farrell Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California
2004 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Russian River, Sonoma, California
NV Pol Roger Brut Reserve Champagne, Epernay, France
2003 Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis “Les Clos” Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
2005 Domaine Olivier LeFlaive Bourgogne Blanc “Les Setilles” Burgundy, France
2004 J.J. Vincent Pouilly Fuissé “Marie Antoinette” Burgundy, France
2004 Landmark “Overlook” Chardonnay, Sonoma, California
2005 Claiborne & Churchill Edna Valley Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo, California
2001 Melini Chianti Classico Riserva “La Selvanella” Tuscany, Italy
2004 David Bruce Pinot Noir Central Coast, Santa Cruz, California
2004 Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel, Sonoma, California
2004 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, California
2003 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California
2002 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon “Tanbark Hill” Napa, California
2004 Herman Story Syrah, Santa Barbara, California
2004 Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut (Sweet) Riesling, Clare Valley, Australia
2003 Artesa Napa/Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, California
2005 Artesa Chardonnay, Carneros, California
2005 Artesa Pinot Noir, Carneros, California
2000 Château Monbousquet Saint-Emilion (Grand Cru Classé), France
2004 Château Lascombes Margaux (2eme Cru or 2nd Growth), France
2003 Ravenswood Big River Zinfandel, California
2003 Ravenswood Dickerson Zinfandel, California
2002 Ravenswood Barrica Zinfandel, California
2004 Ravenswood Zen of Zin Zinfandel, California
2003 Perrin et Fils Côtes du Rhône “Vinsobres” Rhône Valley, France
2003 Perrin et Fils Vacqueyras “Les Christins” Rhône Valley, France
2003 Perrin et Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Sinards” Rhône Valley, France
2003 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France
NV Pierre Gimonnet et Fils 1er Cru Brut, Champagne, France
NV Egly Ouriet Brut Tradition Grand Cru, Champagne, France
NV Gaston Chiquet “Tradition” Brut, Champagne, France
2000 Pierre Gimonnet et Fils “Fleuron” Champagne, France
1999 Marc Hébrart “Special Club” Champagne, France
1999 Chartogne-Taillet Millésime, Champagne, France
1999 Pierre Peters “Cuvée Speciale” Champagne, France
NV Vilmart & Cie “Grand Cellier” Champagne, France

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