WITH ERIC VOGT, MAÎTRE OF THE BOSTON CHAPTER OF THE COMMANDERIE DE BORDEAUX

What builds the various sensations brought by a sip of wine? Why do we fall in love instantly with some wines and viscerally hate others? How do these sensations translate to scientific chemical concepts? These are different questions to which Mr. Eric Vogt, maître of the Boston chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux, will reply during this evening of discovery. Guests will enjoy a tasting of 10 wines, courtesy of eProvenance and The Spirited Gourmet.

ROUND 1: UNDERSTANDING ACIDITY AND TANNINS

Guests will have the opportunity to blend their own wine.

ROUND 2: COMPARING CONTRASTING TANNINS TO MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION

Nebbiolo vs. Gamay and Chablis vs. Macon.

ROUND 3: COMPARING GERMAN WINES

Riesling, Kabinett, Spatlese, Auslese.

ROUND 4: COMPARING BORDEAUX; YOUNG, ADOLESCENT, MATURE

Château La Reine Perganson – Haut Médoc – 2015
Château Sociando Mallet – Haut Médoc – 2005
La Petite Eglise – Pomerol – 1995

About Eric Vogt and the Commanderie de Bordeaux

Eric Vogt is maître of the Boston chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux, and founder and CEO of e-Provenance. Vogt’s love of wine began during his senior year at Harvard. He and his roommate concluded that they knew “a lot about Chinese art and classical music and some of the aesthetics of life, but nothing about wines”—and asked Laurence W. Wylie, Dillon professor of the civilization of France, to teach them.

The Commanderie de Bordeaux is an international organization whose members gather for dinners, events, and trips focused on the enjoyment and promotion of wines of the various Bordeaux regions. Once an all-male bastion with a mysterious membership process, the Boston club has broadened its base under Eric Vogt’s leadership, reaching out to women and enthusiasts under the age of 40.

Source : The Harvard Magazine

About eProvenance

With expertise in wine, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology and the Internet, eProvenance is well on its way to establishing the definitive global database to authenticate the Provenance of the world’s fine wines. eProvenance sensors use RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, along with a secure, online global database to monitor wine shipment temperatures across distribution channels. The resulting data is stored and analyzed in the eProvenance Online Monitoring System (OMS).

Source: Company website

About The Spirited Gourmet

“We carry over 1,300 different wines. Unlike most other shops, we don’t depend on ratings and “best sellers” to make our selections. Each wine we carry has been tasted prior to its selection with only the best values (a wine that drinks better than its cost) making the cut. And while others may offer a wider selection we focus on quality, not quantity.”

Join The Charlesmark for their Monthly Wine Tasting

Enjoy the relaxed presentation and self-guided tour of The Charlesmark’s wine tasting with personal pouring service and tasting comments. Presented in our stylish hip lounge space.

Your $25 tickets gets you:

• 6 samples of different wines
• Cheese, crackers, and light appetizers
• Free drink ticket worth $12 for a future visit
• Raffle prizes for hotel stays and lounge visits
• Signature Martini Shots

Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today!

On Wednesday, June 21st, The Rooftop at Taj Boston will be transformed into a chic Pop-Up Rosé Lounge to toast the first day of summer and the summer solstice. Boasting one of the most dramatic views in the Back Bay, the rooftop lounge – located 17 stories up – features views from the State House and Boston Common to Fenway Park and The Charles River.

Partnering with Whispering Angel, the evening will feature a variety of wines and, of course, bubbles. Chef Gidda, has prepared a menu of small bites to perfectly complement the wines, and the space will be transformed into a sophisticated lounge perfect for the first official evening of summer.

Tickets are $65 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity and include all food and beverage for the evening with live entertainment. The Rose Lounge opens at 6:00 p.m.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Guests must be 21 or older.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Valet parking fee $30

Self parking is available at the Boston Common Garage on Charles St.

Public Transportion to the Green Line Arlington Street Station

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Call 617-598-5255 or email zoe.kelly@tajhotels.com

What’s the refund policy?

24 hours required

Everyone loves brunch in Back Bay

Dillon’s invites you to join them for their second Boozy Brunch of the season featuring brunch buffet, booze, live music and games on Sunday, July 23rd at Dillon’s in Back Bay.

They’re serving up an all you can eat brunch buffet and tasty mimosas compliments of Martini & Rossi. Thanks to Social Boston Sports they’ll have tailgate and party games running all afternoon to keep you busy and you can pop over to our photo booth to snap some silly photos. DJ Sprino will be DJing all afternoon to get you in that Down to Brunch spirit (although we have a feeling Martini & Rossi will help with that, too).

Tickets To This Event Include:

• All you can eat brunch buffet from 10AM – 1 PM
• Two drinks at our Martini + Rossi Mimosa Bar
• Live Music by DJ Sprino
• Corn Hole sponsored by Social Boston Sports
• Party games and activities
• Photo Booth
• Brunches of Boston swag

*Additional alcohol can be purchased directly at the bar at Dillon’s

*GF and vegetarian options will be available

*Must be 21+ to attend this event

Tickets non-refundible within 24 hours of event

On August 10, Legal Sea Foods in Park Square will host a wine dinner with selections from Michele Chiarlo’s extensive portfolio of Piedmont wines.

A Piedmont staple, Michele Chiarlo and his family have been making wine in the region since 1956. Cultivating over 110 hectares of vineyards across the Piedmont landscape, Michele now works alongside his two sons, Stefano and Alberto, to ensure that the rigorous quality expected of Chiarlo wines is properly maintained, as they expand their operations across the Italian countryside. With great respect for the terroirs and vines that make the tradition of Italian wine possible, the Chiarlos continue to make quality, artisanal wine firmly rooted in the traditions and history of the Piedmont region, distinguishing the family as one of Piedmont’s most honored winemakers.

Legal Sea Foods will team up with Michele Chiarlo’s North American brand ambassador, Adam Verona, to host an exclusive four-plus-course dinner featuring signature cuisine paired with his selections from the Chiarlo family’s collection of Piedmont wines.

The menu will be presented as follows in Park Square’s 10,000 bottle wine cellar:

HORS D’OEUVRES
Salmon* Tartare, Jalapeño Emulsion, Jicama Sticks
Octopus, Mediterranean Olives, Preserved Lemon, Grilled Crostini
Oysters* on the Half Shell, Caviar*, Sake Yuzu Vinaigrette, Lemon Drops
Michele Chiarlo “Le Marne” Gavi, 2015 

FIRST COURSE 
Pan-Seared Halibut Cheeks
crispy pancetta, potato gnocchi, roasted tomato sauce
Michele Chiarlo “Le Orme” Barbera d’Asti, 2014
Michele Chiarlo “La Court” Barbera d’Asti Superiore, Nizza, 2013 

SECOND COURSE
Braised Cornish Hen
wild mushroom ravioli, rainbow chard, truffle shavings
Michele Chiarlo “Il Principe” Nebbiolo d’Alba, Langhe, 2014 
Michele Chiarlo “Reyna” Barbaresco, 2014 

MAIN COURSE 
Bone-In Ribeye “Bistecca Fiorentina”
roasted yukon gold potatoes, heirloom tomato salad
Michele Chiarlo “Tortoniano” Barolo, 2011 
Michele Chiarlo “Cerequio” Barolo, 2013 

DESSERT
Key Lime Pie
zabaglione sauce, whipped cream rosette
Michele Chiarlo “Nivole” Moscato d’Asti, 2016 

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Reservation required by calling 617.530.9397 or emailing wineevents@legalseafoods.com.
$110 per person (excludes tax & gratuity).

Join the French Cultural Center for an evening of brandy tasting featuring eight Cognacs and Armagnacs, brought to you by Heavenly Spirits.

Christine and Daniel Cooney will lead a fascinating lecture accompanied by a tasting to explore the limits of one’s palate, comparing French brandies and their exclusive characteristics.

GUESTS WILL ENJOY EIGHT DIFFERENT LIQUORS

• Cognac Organic Selection | Distillerie du Peyrat | France
  This Organic Selection is 4 to 5 years old. It is very lively, fresh and fruity.
• Cognac Petite Champagne VSOP | Normandin Mercier | France
  The grapes used are Ugni Blanc and a little Colombard and Folle Blanche, a very rare occurrence in Cognac.
• Cep d’Or XO Premium | Jean Fillioux | France
• Cognac Grande Champagne Très Vieux | Jean Fillioux | France
  Jean Fillioux is an iconic Cognac house that has been producing Cognacs for 5 generations.
• Bas Armagnac Napoléon | Marie Duffau | France
  This Armagnac is fresh and lively, with flavors of cocoa, orange rind and cake batter.
• Napoleon 100% Folle Blanche | Artez Bas Armagnac | France
  Aged a minimum of 6 years, it displays floral aromatics typical of the grape varietal, white peach, dried apricot and orange peel flavors.
• Bas Armagnac Hors d’Age | Dartigalongue | France
  The Dartigalongue family started to distill in 1813 and is the oldest Armagnac house.
• Bas Armagnac 25 years old | Delord | France
  This superb blend displays flavors of cocoa, spices, vanilla, raisins, walnut and cinnamon.

About Heavenly Spirits

Heavenly Spirits is a leading importer of artisanal French spirits, such as Armagnac, Calvados, Cognac, whisky, gin, aperitifs and liqueurs. For the past seven years, the company has been recognized as the number one importer of Armagnac in the US, accounting for 26% of all Armagnac sold each year. The Heavenly Spirits portfolio is represented in 30 US states and includes an impressive list of iconic brands.

About Christine and Dan Cooney

Born in the Cognac region of France, Christine spent summers at her grandparent’s farm north of La Rochelle, where she watched her grandfather, Amédée Foubert, run his winery and distill eau de vie from plums and other fruit grown on the farm. In addition to running his own graphic design and marketing companies, Dan has worked as a Professor of Art and Design for over fifteen years, most recently at Bridgewater State University. His art work, mostly paintings, drawings and sculptures are in collections all over the world. After twenty years of working in the wine and spirits industry and another stay in France, the Cooneys relocated to Massachusetts and, in 2008, created Heavenly Spirits.

Four Courses, One Great Cause

On October 20, Fleming’s will host a special dining experience with a menu inspired by Napa Valley. Some of the most wonderful Napa wines will be paired with dishes in their signature style of cuisine. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the United Way of the Wine Country to directly help with the relief efforts.

The Napa Valley Wine Harvest
Pairing Experience

First Course

ROASTED GOLDEN BEETS
Goat cheese, toasted pistachios, fresh microgreens drizzled with a lemon balsamic vinaigrette
Paired with Schramsberg, Blanc de Blancs North Coast

Second Course

SAN FRANCISCO BAY SEAFOOD CIOPPINO
Chilean sea bass and jumbo shrimp over hearty gnocchi and roasted tomato broth
paired with Franciscan Oakville Estate, Chardonnay Napa Valley

Third Course

VINTNER’S FILET
sautéed mushroom medley, Napa herb hollandaise, and merlot salt
Paired with Oberonm Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Top chefs around Boston fight for the honor of being the ultimate holiday showdown champion to support another type of challenge — the fight against childhood hunger.

This event benefits Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign, which connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. Tickets, which are $25 each, include unlimited bites and two complimentary drinks. Grab yours here.