2015 wine gala program

The Reserve Golf Clubof Pawleys Island

Thursday, October 1, 20157:00-10:00 pm

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Pawleys Island Wine and Food Gala

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WelcomeWelcome to the 16th annual Pawleys Island Wine and Food Gala.Thanks to the hard work of a lot of committee members and volunteers, you have the opportunity to taste over 100 wonderful wines and cordials, while enjoying the beauty of the Reserve Golf Club and the bounty of delectable hors d’oeuvres presented by our gracious and talented food vendors.

All the proceeds from this magical evening will benefit the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art. So, please take a minute to check out the fabulous vacations, jewelry, art and other items being offered in the Silent Auction.

And, remember that none of this would be possible without the generous support of the wine distributors and vintners you see here tonight. Not only do they provide us with all these wonderful wines for tonight, they also give you the opportunity to order your favorites at a very special gala price. Order forms are available at the registration table as well as at some tasting tables.

We hope that you have a wonderful evening and that you continue to support the Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art with your generous donations and the purchase of tickets.

Delores BlountFestival Director

7:00 to 10:00 Wine & Cordial Tasting7:00 to 10:00 Collector’s Circle Tasting7:00 to 10:00 Hors d’oeuvres & Dessert Tasting7:00 to 9:30 Silent Auction7:00 until Wine Pull 7:30 to 10:00 Reverse Drawing8:00 to 10:30 Check out for Wine purchases9:45 to 10:30 Check Out for Auction Items7:00 to 11:00 Cash Bar

Agenda


The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Islandfor hosting our event and providing us with excellent service.

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Thank you…

Pawleys IslandWine and Food Gala

2015 SponsorsTidelands Ford Lincoln

Official Automobile Sponsor

Michael J. HirschWells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Wine Glass Sponsor

South Atlantic BankProgram Sponsor

Ted Chapman/Pat BatesTicket Sponsor

SGA ArchitectureReverse Drawing Sponsor

Owens LiquorsCollector’s Circle Sponsor

Peter and Beth EisenbergWine Pull Sponsor

Pawleys Wine & SpiritsOfficial Wine Retailer

Pawleys Pediatrics& Adult MedicineSafe Drive Home

REALESTARPen/Pencil Sponsor

The Citizens BankNapkin Sponsor

LitchfieldWine and LiquorCordial Tasting

Pawleys Island BakeryDessert Tasting

Palmetto HeritageWine Gala Patron

First Trust MortgageWine Gala Patron

Blencowe ITWine Gala Patron

Inlet PrintingPrint Sponsor

Greenskeeper FloristPlant and Flower Sponsor

The Reserve Golf Club of Pawleys Islandfor hosting our event and providing us with excellent service.

The Pawleys Island wIne Galawould lIke To Thank

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Adam KirbyRustic Table

Three Bean Chiliwith Plantation Rice and a Cilantro Lime Sour Cream

Deviled Egg with Candied Bacon“Comfy” Fried Chicken on Biscuit with Sausage Gravy

Eri HoxhaGios Italian Kitchen

BruschettaCheese Pizza

Julie FordBoll Weevil Bakery & Sweetery

Fried Green Tomatoes topped with Smoked Turkey,Spinach Dip and melted Provolone Cheese

GumboMini Red Velvet Cake

we would lIke To Thank TheFollowInG ResTauRanTs & CheFs

for providing the delicious hors d’oeuvres


Chef Rick & Chef TedSea Jazz Catering at Murrells Inlet Seafood

Crab & Shrimp Fritters with Thai Chile SauceChef Ted’s Famous Pimiento Cheese

Chef Rick’s Famous Smoked Tuna Supreme

Meg LononMoe’s Original BBQ

Bacon-wrapped Smoked TurkeyPork Sliders

Max GoreePawleys Island Bakery

Muffuletta Finger SandwichesAntipasto Skewers (vegetarian)

Pat BudniewskiThe Reserve Golf Club

Smoked Chicken Slider with a Blueberry Chili SauceSpicy Tomato Gazpacho & Oyster Shooter

Guy & Debra GuglielmiBagel Café & Bakery at Litchfield

Spanakopita with Tzatziki SauceStuffed Mushrooms

Mini Cannoli

Sloan DerrickCarolina SMACKERS

Incredibly Sassy . . . Smacked with flavor. Simply the most amazing cracker you will ever taste.


During this year’s Wine and Food Gala, those guests who choose to join the Collector’s Circle will have the opportunity to taste some very special, select, limited production wines. The Collector’s Circle wine pouring will be going on simultaneously with the Wine Gala. Members of the Collector’s Circle will be able to go from one event to the other throughout the evening and

are included in the Reverse Drawing.If you are interested in attending next year, please let us know.


The friends of the

Pawleys Island Wine and Food Gala

presents

THE COLLECTOR’S CIRCLE

$5000 Reverse Drawing!Your numbered ticket includes a chance to win $5000.

In addition to the $5000 Grand Prize,other prizes will be awarded throughout the evening

Approximately 7:30pm First Drawing Framed Kathryn Bryan Metts Print8:00pm Second Drawing Original water color, still life, framed from Vida Miller/Gray Man Gallery8:30pm Third Drawing “Pawleys Island Pier” photo by Chris Zawislak from Seaside Framing9:00pm Fouth Drawing Framed photograph “Before the Fire” by Chip Young9:30pm Fifth Drawing “Brown Pelican”, framed from Pawleys Cottage Furniture10:00pm Grand Prize Winner Announced $5000

The Grand Prize Winner of $5000 will be announced around 10:00pm. Good luck to everyone and thanks for supporting the Pawleys Island Festival

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2015Silent Auction Items

Trilogie Champagne Set

St. Maarten Vacation for up to 6 people

Middleton Plantation Dinner for 2

3 hour sunset River Cruise for 8 people

Reserve Harbor Yacht Club Half Day Pontoon Rental

6 Liter Bottle of French Bordeaux

2 Hour Private Party Experience with Dan O’Reilly

Pawleys Island Marina & Yacht Club, Framed Oil

Crabbing for 10 at Hobcaw Barony

2016 Culinary Symphony 1st Choice

Ladies Baquette Diamond Earrings

Diamond & Blue Topaz Designer Bracelet

Pair of Sapphire Stones, 23 CTW

35 CTW Blue Topaz Stone


2015Silent Auction Items

The auction will end promptly at 9:30 pm. Check out begins at 9:45pm.Payment must be made tonight by cash, check, or credit card.

Your item will be waiting for you at Check Out.Please take purchased items with you.

Rusk Handbag from Palm Shoes

Fresh Flower Arrangement every month for 1 yearfrom Calla’s Florist

3 Hour In-Home Steinway Piano Concert

Cocktail Party for up to 20 including Bar

Frank’s Gift Certificate

1 year family membership to Brookgreen Gardens

Greenskeeper Florist Gift Certificate

KT Original handbag

Custom made Wine Cabinet

High Country Olive Oil Gift Basket

Original PIFMA Poster Art by John Walters (Witzel)

Framed Kathryn Bryan Metts print

3-Night Luxury Ocean Front Home in Garden City


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oF wIneRIes PRovIded by

Advintage DistributingTerrison Wines

HB Wine Merchants

Country VintnerAppellation Wines

Graham Beck Wines

East Coast Distributing Company

Grapevine Distributors

GrassrootsWilliam Harrison Imports

Bourgeois Imports

Palmetto Fine Wines

Port City Distributing

Sour Grapes

We would like to thank the above distributors and vintners for their generous contribution and support.

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Wine orders will be available for pick-up after 11 am onFriday, October 16, 2015at Pawleys Wine & Spirits

10135 Ocean Hwy.Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Call Neil Cohenat 843-237-8106

if you have any questions.

Wine Order Form InformationAfter an evening of tasting wines and making notes

throughout this program, you may now place an order for your favorites. All orders must be placed and paid for

tonight by cash, check or credit card. Order forms are available at check-out as well as some tasting tables.

Check-out is open all evening andis located at the entrance.

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TableI

Advintage DistributingTerrison Wines

Retail Gala Quantity

1 Le Grand St. Vincent Touraine,Loire, France

$10.50 $8.50

This pale yellow wine streaked with green is dry and refreshing with straightforward but typical aromas; the mouth is full and develops into fleshiness with the characteristic fruitiness of Coteaux wines

2 Perrier "Cuvee Gastro" Savoie, France $11.50 $9.50 Pale yellow color. White fruit, pears and violets on the nose. Lively and substantial with a lovely sharpness typical of Altesse

3 Mouilles Beaujolais Blanc, France $11.50 $9.50 This is a lighter style of chardonnay - fresh and mineral with touches of lemon curd and citrus. The finish is crisp & clean

4 Les Epinats Samur Red, Loire, France $11.50 $9.50 Very spicy, toasty bouquet with hints of red-berried fruit and rosemary.The initial impression on the palate is round and very full-bodied, with tannins that are already softening and a spicy aftertaste

5 Mouilles Chenas Rouge, France $15.50 $13.00 Ruby red hues, with hints of garnet. This wine is full bodied with floral, woody notes and a velvety texture

6 Beauregard Bourgueil Cab Franc,Loire, France

$11.50 $9.50

Deep ruby red. Very expressive, complex bouquet featuring fresh fruit aromas (blackberry) with hints of violet, bitter chocolate and coffee

7 A l'Ombre des Fontaines Cotes du Rhone, France

$11.50 $9.50

Elegant, fruity Cotes du Rhone from terraced vineyards at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Attractive, ripe, easy drinking Rhone

TableII

Advintage DistributingHB Wine Merchants


8 Bernard Griffin Rose,Columbia Valley, Washington

$12.50 $10.00

Bright and lively, with tangerine and lime blossom9 Bernard Griffin Tulip Merlot,

Columbia Valley, Washington$17.00 $14.00

This Columbia Valley Merlot opens with a beautiful expression of oak spice and fragrant dried fruit aromas accented by hints of cinnamon and baking spices


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Retail Gala Quantity10 Chapoutier Bila-Haut Blanc,

Cotes du Roussillon, France$13.00 $10.50

The palate is round, with a great acidity (coming from the later ripening sites at higher altitude.) A lot of freshness on the finish mixed with salty notes, which express the minerality of the wine.

11 Chapoutier Bila-Haut Rouge,Cotes du Roussillon, France

$13.00 $10.50

This wine is fleshy, well-structured with the warm and savage soils of the Roussillon area

12 Peirano Estate Chardonnay,Lodi, California

$11.50 $9.50

The mouth fills with complex flavors of sweet, rich, red and yellow apples, bosc pears, fresh picked peaches and juicy sweet honeydew melons. Soft hints of butter and vanilla round out the wine to produce a seductive, lingering finish

13 Peirano Moscato, Lodi, California $12.50 $10.00 Lush flavors of lemon meringue, floral, honey, tropical, orange blossoms and honeysuckle explode in the mouth

14 Sexual Chocolate Red Blend, California $26.00 $20.00 Fun and Fantastic. Rich, velvety smooth with chocolate tone,as one would expect

15 Chateau Blouin Bordeaux, France $10.50 $8.50 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wine is rich with soft tannins and exuberant fruit

TableIII Advintage Distributing Retail Gala Quantity

16 Heron Chardonnay, California $12.50 $10.00 Laely Heron is one of the few Chardonnay producers in California to not use malolactic fermentation because she prefers to let the natural acidity of the grape shine. And indeed it does - another great, tremendous value wine from Heron

17 Whetstone Jon Boat Pinot Noir,Carneros, California

$42.00 $34.50

Medium to full bodied flavors of ripe plum, bing cherry and blackberry pie. Long finish of ripe cranberry, anise and baker's chocolate. Bottled unfined and unfiltered

18 The Standout Cabernet Blend, California $19.00 $15.00 Lively palate with bright red fruit, brown spice and blackberry

19 Descend Petalos del Bierzo, Spain $22.00 $18.00 Bold, floral aromas of red-berry fruits introduce a full, fresh, largely elegant palate that's home to minerally, cherry, plum and berry flavors


Retail Gala Quantity20 Long Meadow Ranch Sauvignon Blanc,

Rutherford, California$17.00 $14.00

The Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc shows off plenty of ripeness and varietal freshness. The complex aromatics include a range of fruit (apricot to citrus), fresh spring flowers and freshly cut grass

21 The Boatman Red Blend, California $11.50 $9.50 This wine is deep purple in color. Flavors of black cherry and rhubarb show first then reveal more layers of forest fruit and a touch of cedar on the finish

22 Elio Perrone Barbera d'Asti Tasmorcan $17.00 $14.00 Medium in body with perfect acidity and soft tannins, it offers intense flavors of raspberries, cherries, vanilla and spice. This food-friendly wine will drink well for 5-7 years

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Country VintnerAppellation Wines


23 Tangent Sauvignon Blanc,Edna Valley, California

$13.00 $10.00

Another bright and racy vintage from the Central Coast, with flavors of green apple, lime, grapefruit, lemon zest, notes of minerality and citrus aromatics. Silky and light, balanced with nice crisp acidity. My favorite wine with oysters!

24 Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, California $16.00 $12.50 Made in the traditional style of Rias Baixas Albarino, this is pure and vibrant, with a slight salty characteristic. Mandarin orange and tangerine peel begin in the aromatics and run clear through to the finish. The round mouthfeel is beautifully balanced by a somewhat crisp structure. The refreshing quality of this wine makes it an excellent aperitif.

25 True Myth Chardonnay,Edna Valley, California

$14.00 $11.50

This balanced Chardonnay from the Paragon Vineyard in Edna Valley in the Central Coast is full-bodied yet crisp and clean. This perfectly balanced Chardonnay is loaded with citrusy tropical flavors and just the right touth of sweet oak.

26 True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon,Paso Robles, California

$18.00 $14.00

This Paso Robles Cabernet is produced from Clones 4, 6, 8 and 337 and is loaded with blackberry jam, cherry, black currant, exotic spices and cola, with notes of caramelized oak.

27 Zocker Gruner Veltliner,Edna Valley, California

$18.00 $14.00

These Gruner grapes are grown in the famed Niven Family Paragon Vineyard and express rich and round flavors with great acid structure. The wine is steely and has pronounced minerality. It has a bit of an earthy characteristic, a strong white pepper note and flavors of ripe melon and fruit cocktail


Retail Gala Quantity28 Baileyana Pinot Noir,

Edna Valley, California$19.50 $16.00

This is a bright and nicely balanced Pinot Noir from Firepeak Vineyard in Edna Valley. It is produced from Swan and Dijon Clones. It is full bodied and supple with silky tannins. Aromas of cola, anise, bright cherry, with hints of spice and rose petal followed by dark fruit flavors and a rich mocha undertone.

29 Paraiso Pinot Noir,Santa Lucia Highlands, California

$21.00 $17.00

The 2013 Estate Pinot Noir is an exceptional wine, showcasing the union of six individual clones; 4, 115, 667, 828, 943 and 777. Each makes a particular contribution to the final blend; 4 and 115 offer Burgundian fruit freshness; 667 brings solid backbone structure and color intensity, 828 and 943 flesh out the palate with silky tannins and earthy aromas, while 777 adds dark berry aromas and a brambly component

30 Cadre Pinot Noir, Edna Valley, California $32.00 $26.00 A small production wine from the sustainably farmed historic Edna Valley estate that pays tribute to its "Architects" … the Winemaker and Vineyard Manager. Fruit for this wine was grown in our low yielding Firepeak hillside blocks and produced from Swan and Dijon Clones 945 and 667. The aromas in this wine are complex and layered; mocha, cinnamon, dark red fruit, hazelnut, red licorice, earth and mushroom. This follows onto the palate, along with the brighter red fruit flavors and a note of candied red apple. The tannins are silky, and the medium-full body nicely compliments the supple mouthfeel.

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Country VintnerGraham Beck Wines


31 Graham Beck Brut NV, South Africa $15.00 $12.00 An all round crowd pleaser and extremely versatile bubbly crafted from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Light yeasty aromas and secondary tones of limey fresh fruit on the nose and rich creamy complexity on the palate

32 Graham Beck Brut Rose NV, South Africa $15.00 $12.00 An effortlessly smooth blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The palate delivers a lively mousse but fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavors enlivened by bright acids. Hints of oyster shell and lavender. A consummate all-rounder!

33 Graham Beck Bliss Demi Sec NV, South Africa

$15.00 $12.00

Once again this was blended from the two stalwart building blocks: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The perfect bubbly for those who prefer their fizz not too bone dry. Delightfully light yeasty aromas are complemented by hints of butterscotch, honey and praline.


Retail Gala Quantity34 Graham Beck Game Reserve Chenin Blanc,

South Africa$14.00 $11.00

100% Chenin Blanc from low yielding 32-42 year old bush vines on rolling hills in Paarl and Stellenbosch. A small percentage of the grapes were fermented in French Oak barrels to generate an added dimension of richness. The complex nose shows upfront tropical fruit, ripe pineapple, melon, peaches and honey flavors, lifted by a citrus element.

35 Graham Beck Game Reserve Chardonnay, South Africa

$13.00 $10.50

On the nose you'll savor aromas of zesty citrus fruit, lemon curd and a hint of crushed oyster shell, while the palate delights with fresh lemons, limes and grapefruit. The finish sports a chalky minerality complemented by elegant creamy tones.

36 Graham Beck Game ReserveCabernet Sauvignon, South Africa

$15.00 $12.00

100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Great complexity of black berry fruit, dark chocolate and plums on the nose. The wine has a rich, juicy entry supported by firm tannins. An elegant and creamy palate leads to a long lingering finish.

TableVI Country Vintner Retail Gala Quantity

37 Catena Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina $17.00 $13.00 The wine shows an intense greenish color with yellow notes. The extraordinary combination of the vineyards offers honey and tropical fruit flavors while lending notes of citrus, pears, peaches, and white flowers witha strong minerality and a delicate note of vanilla. The mouthfeel is cleanand fresh.

38 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon,Mendoza, Argentina

$20.00 $15.00

Dark ruby color with violet tones. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe raspberries and cassis with notes of pepper, clove, and a touch of cedar. On the palate it is full-bodied and rich and displays layers of black currant and black raspberry with notes of cedar and oregano. The wine is elegant with silky tannins that provide structure and a long persistent finish.

39 Catena Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $20.00 $15.00 Deep violet color. This microclimate blend of four unique vineyards offers intense aromas, a soft texture, and concentrated flavor. Deep aromas of ripe red and dark fruits are joined by delicate violet and lavender notes, with traces of vanilla and mocha. A rich, concentrated mouthfeel is highlighted by flavors of bluberries and blackberries with a touch of sweet spice and leather. The wine finishes with bright acidity and well-integrated tannins.



40 Catena Cabernet Franc San Carlos, Mendoza, Argentina

$20.00 $15.00

Purple color with red ruby tones. The nose offers elegant aromas of spices and fresh herbs, red berries, cassis and raspberries, with layers of cedar. The mouthfeel is rich with cassis, raspberry flavors and notes of black pepperand oregano. The finish is bright and fresh with finely grained tannins.

41 Catena Alta Chardonnay,Mendoza, Argentina

$31.00 $20.00

Intense green-yellow color with golden highlights. The nose offers ripe white fruit aromas such as pears and peaches that are interwoven with delicate citrus and floral notes such as jasmine. The palate shows rich and concentrated ripe pear, apple and apricot with a light note of minerality. The wine finishes long and complex with crisp,mineral acidity.

42 Catena Alta Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $52.00 $35.00 Deep violet with indigo highlights. The nose has aromas of ripe red and black berry fruits with notes of violets and lavender and hints of leather and a touch of spices. The wine is full-bodied and rich with sweet tannins and a smooth structure, offering multiple layers of blackberries and black currant with hints of licorice, vanilla and black pepper. The wine's lengthy finish shows beautiful minerality with fine tannins and lively acidity.

TableVII Grapevine Distributors Retail Gala Quantity

43 Hofstatter Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy $19.50 $16.00 A classic and expressive Pinot Grigio with aromas and flavors of citrusfruits, peach, honeydew melon and pear

44 Giesen Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand

$14.00 $12.00

An aromatic blend of elderflower, lime, pink grapefruit and dried herb. Vibrant citrus and concentrated fruit on the palate, finishing crisp and bright.

45 King's Ridge Riesling,Willamette Valley, Oregon

$15.00 $12.00

From vineyards planted in 1968, this wine is light and fragrant, soft in texture, with pretty pear and floral flavors.

46 Novelty Hill Chardonnay,Columbia Valley, Washington

$20.00 $17.00

From highly acclaimed winemaker, Mike Januik. Fresh pear aromas are wrapped around a core of cinnamon. Juicy with balanced acidity, rich and round with a hint of stone fruit on the finish.

47 Calcu Rose, Colchagua, Chile $12.00 $10.00 90 points and Best Buy. "Distinctly refreshing, a little mineral, filled with fresh red fruit scents and a light structure" Wine & Spirits, June 2015



48 Stoller Estate Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

$20.00 $17.00

Crafted exclusively from Estate Fruit. Aromas of brambleberry and cherry with floral notes of lilac and violet.

49 Vina Herminia Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain $12.00 $10.00 This Tempranillo is fresh, medium bodied and fruit forward with flavors of dark berries. Herbaceous notes appear on the finish.

50 Altocedro, Ano Cero Malbec,La Consulta, Argentina

$19.00 $15.00

Plenty of ripe fruit with leather and spice character. Full body, fine tannins and a dried fruit, chocolate finish. 90 Points - James Suckling

51 Calcu Cabernet Sauvignon,Colchagua, Chile

$14.00 $11.00

"Ripe and fresh, balanced and restrained Cabernet, with aromas of black fruit; noticeable spiciness" - Wine Advocate, June 2014. 92 Points - Decanter. Winemaker Jacques Boissenot lists Chateau Margaux, Lafite, Latour and Mouton Rothchild as clients.

TableVIII East Coast Distributing Retail Gala Quantity

52 Ca' Botta Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy $13.50 $11.00 Pale yellow with golden hues. Intense nose with floral and fruity scents. Well balanced and delightful taste - Pairs well with everything!

53 Podere il Caio Orvieto Classico Superiore $16.00 $12.00 55% Grechetto, 20% Malvasia, 20% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Trebbiano. Straw color with golden reflection. Fresh and fruity with a well-balanced acidity and harmonious finish.

54 Taliano Michelle Nebbiolo Langhe $17.00 $14.00 Intense ruby red color with garnet hues. Delicate perfume. Dry, rich taste with overtones of fruit and truffles.

55 Taliano Michelle Roero Rochedra Bossora Riserva

$30.00 $22.00

100% Nebbiolo. French oak barrel for 24 months. Ruby red color tending to garnet. Inviting fruited and flowered bouquet.

56 Tenuta La Tenaglia,Barbera d'Asti Giorgio Tenaglia

$28.00 $22.00

Fermentation in stainless tanks. Six to eight months in French oak barrels then in bottles for at least 5 months. Deep ruby red with garnet shades. Its fragrance hints of morel and oriental spices.

57 Le Strette Barolo Miche $39.00 $32.00 100% Nebbiolo and Lampia aged 28-32 months in wood barrel.Structured and elegant with fragrance of wild berries and spices.


TableIX East Coast Distributing Retail Gala Quantity

58 Cantina Nuovi Poderi, Prime Luci Bianco $15.00 $12.00 Nuragus and Vermentino Straw yellow with greenish tones. Fruity with floral bouquet. Pleasantly dry and slightly acidulous.

59 Arrigoni Pietraserena Chianti Colli Senesi $15.00 $12.00 90% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino, 5% Canaiolo Aged in steel tank. Ruby red color. Striking fragrance of raspberry and sweet-smelling violets.

60 Arrigoni Pietraserena Poggio al Vento Chianti Colli Senesi

$20.00 $16.50

90% Sangiovese, 5% Malvasia, 5% Syrah "Poggio al Vento" - "Terrace in the Breeze" Aging in oak casks for 8 months after a long fermentation. Intense Ruby red. Definite aromas of blackberry, raspberry and sweet smelling violet. Pleasantly tannic and almost almond flavored.

61 Tenuta l'Impostino, Ciarlone Montecco $17.00 $14.00 60% Sangiovese, 40% mix of Merlot, Alicante and Petit Verdot Ruby red color with slight violet shades. Fruity flavor with hints of plum and cherry. Soft, and fresh with good balance and sweet tannins.

62 Arrigoni Pietraserena Ser Gervasio Merlot $26.00 $21.50 Intense ruby red color with purple hues. Fruity, structurally well balanced, rich in fabulous tannins.

63 Nuovi Poderi Oje Cannonau di Sardegna $20.00 $16.50 90% Cannonau, 5% Montepulciano, 5% Carignano Deep ruby red with orangey tones developing with age. Intense and lasting bouquet with hints of fruit of the forest.

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GrassrootsWilliam Harrison Imports


64 Bailly Lapierre Cremant de Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France

$25.00 $20.00

This lovely Cremant de Bourgogne has a yeasty-toasty nose reminscent of Champagne. The nose has the full ripe red fruit aromas of Blanc de Noirs and has a round, velvelty character on the palate.

65 Mission Saint Vincent Bordeaux Blanc, France

$14.00 $12.00

Sauvignon Blanc grapes picked at perfect ripeness and carefully selected for their flowery aroma, are blended with 30% of later picked Semillon to create this award winning wine.

66 Soufrandise Pouilly Fuisse Clos Marie, Burgundy, France

$34.00 $27.50

Clos Marie is pure, unabashed Chardonnay fruit in the Burgundy style: fresh, bright with citrus and minerally tones, a firm mid-palate and a long, crisp finish.


Retail Gala Quantity67 Chateau Fleur de Rigaud, Bordeaux

Superieur, France$15.00 $12.00

Typically a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is made from 25 year old vines. Deep red with aromas of currant and cassis, moderate structure and smooth tannins make this an easy drinking Bordeaux

68 Antis Malbec Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina $21.00 $17.00 92% Malbec and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. Intense ruby-purple with ripe black fruit aromas and flavors. Full bodied with spicy black plum, hints of cocoa, spice and leather on the palate with a finish that shows the deliciously supple tannins.

69 Legado Tres Uvas, Mendoza, Argentina $25.00 $20.00 40% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is a wine not to be missed. If it were from Bordeaux it would sell for at least twice the price.

70 Chateau Haut-Piquat,Lussac-Saint-Emillon, France

$26.00 $21.00

The wine is a delightful blend of modern and traditional styles with a bouquet of ripe red fruits on the nose with a smooth, earthy and silkymid-palate with ample structure and a lengthy finish.

TableXI Grassroots Distributing Retail Gala Quantity

71 Lucas & Lewellen VineyardsSanta Barbara Chardonnay

$18.00 $14.50

This un-oaked chardonnay has distinct pear, peach and stone fruit complexity with a hint of lemony citrus.

72 Scarpetta Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Italy $16.00 $13.00 On the palate, the wine is crisp and dry with medium high acidity and tastes of stone fruits, lavender, honey, pear white flowers and minerals.

73 Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara

$20.00 $16.00

The hand-harvested grapes for this Pinot Noir were carefully selected for complexity and elegance. The judicious blending of several different clones produced a wine with aromas and flavors of bright red fruit and naturally bright acidity.

74 Scarpetta Barbera del Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy

$20.00 $16.00

Bright plum red. Crushed berries and plums, Hint of earth and porcini mushrooms. A medium bodied red with low tannins but bright acidity, giving it a wonderful balance.


Retail Gala Quantity75 Adelaida Cellars Estate Zinfandel,

Paso Robles, California$20.50 $16.50

Black cherry,a bit of spice, pepper, rhubarb, medium acidity nice tannins and a medium finish. This is nicely balanced, not overly jammy but fairly big and juicy.

76 Leviathan Red, Napa, California $52.00 $42.00 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, 14% Syrah. Dark color, effusive perfume and rich, long flavors and textures.

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Grassroots DistributingBourgeois Imports Retail Gala Quantity

77 Bellula Sparkling NV, Blanquette de Limoux, Languedoc, France

$18.00 $14.50

90% Mauzac, 10% Chardonnay. Bellula is the pinnacle of all the Languedoc has to share: Passion, know how, and joy for Life. A delightful sparkling with aromas of green apple, acacia flower, apricot, with soft toasted nuances. On the palate the wine is very elegant, complex, and very fine, with a great minerality and freshness. A long lingering clean finish with nice aromas of fruits from the nose.

78 Domaine de Ballade Sauvignon Blanc, Gascony, France

$12.00 $10.00

70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Columbard. In the heart of Gascony, Christian Morrel, owner and winemaker, has handcrafted this fresh and zesty white from young vines growing on sandy and limestone soils. The nose is fresh with fragrances of lemon curd, white flowers, and red grapefruits. On the palate, shimmering, creamy citrus notes dominate, with a crisp acidity and a cleansing finish.

79 Dom des Gerbeaux Pouilly-Fuisse Vielles Vignes, Burgundy, France

$30.00 $24.50

100% Chardonnay. This wine was carefully handcrafted by eco-friendly winemaker Jean-Michel Drouin and his son Xavier. It is made from up to 80 year old vines growing in the heart of the village of Solutre and Pouilly. Only 900 cases produced. The wine is round, very mineral, with aromas of white flowers, ripe white fruits, and exotic notes of mango. On the palate it is smooth and creamy with a hint of smoke and persistent notes of fruits.

80 Bodega Latue Tempranillo,La Mancha, Spain

$11.00 $9.00

100% Tempranillo. This wine has a cherry color with a violet hue. It is very clean and bright, with intense cherry and forest fruit aromas. Very good body, smooth, with a good structure and a very long finish.


Retail Gala Quantity81 Domaine de Chateaumar Cotes du Rhone

Cuvee Bastien, France$16.00 $13.00

100% Grenache. Castel Chateaumar estate dates back to the Roman times. The Souret Family has been running the vineyards for over 3 generations. The cuvee Bastien, named after the winemaker, Frederic’s son, is made from a single vineyard of 45 year old vines. Rich, fruity and elegant with a ripe and open knit, with lots of black cherry and spice, graphite and sweet earth notes.

82 Chateau Grand Francais Bordeaux Superior, France

$18.00 $15.50

45% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Cabernet Franc. Agedin French oak barrels for 10-14 months. The Chateau is located north of Saint-Emilion on the hillside of the Isle Valley where wines have been cultivated since the 15th century. Ruby robed, this wine expresses elegant aromas of vanilla and spices; after aerating a few moments, the nose develops notes of cooked fruits creating a great complexity. A Smooth and ample attach in the mouth, with a very good length on top of an elegantly well-incorporated woodiness and structure.

83 Domaine Jerome Gradassi Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, France

$45.00 $36.00

80% Grenache, 20% Mouvedre. Jerome Gradassi, one of the smallest Chateauneuf-du-Pape estates with only 12 acres of vines divided into 6 parcels spread over the best terroirs in the region, has hand-crafted this very limited cuvee from 80+ year old vines. Bright ruby color, aromas of raspberry, candied plum and garrigue spices. The wine is sweet and concentraed with deep red fruits and spice flavors carrying through a long and aromatic finish.

Table XIII Palmetto Fine Wines Retail Gala Quantity

84 Robert Foley White Wine, Napa, California $28.00 $23.00 Foley's newest member of the team, this white wine is blended in the traditional Rhone Valley style.

85 Robert Foley The Griffin, Napa, California $39.00 $30.00 Foley's signature blend showing bright red and black fruit reminiscent of Bing cherries and cassis.

86 Robert Foley Charbono, Napa, California $34.00 $27.50 One of the "lost" grape varieties - almost. Napa Valley - Only about 70 acres of this variety in existence…shows wild berry jam and black fruit pie.

87 Robert Foley Merlot, Napa, California $52.00 $42.00 A Merlot for Cabernet lovers - dark ruby hue with ripe aromas of red cherry, espresso and clove. Masculine structure from Howell Mountain


Retail Gala Quantity88 "9-19" Chardonnay,

Sonoma Coast, California$39.00 $31.50

From the fog shrouded vineyard on the Sonoma Coast, this wine shows gentle aromas of citrus blossom and stone fruits with great balance of acidity.

89 Payout Pinot Noir, California $13.00 $10.00 Red fruit, light body, low acidity, soft tannins with a smooth finish - lots of cherry fruit overtones.

90 Payout Cabernet Sauvignon, California $13.00 $10.00 This fruit is hand selected from Napa, Sonoma and other great vineyard sites. Aromas of cherries and black currant jam with a hint of cedar.

91 Parley "The Longshot" Chardonnay, California

$19.00 $15.00

Sourced from several California vineyards in the cool ocean air, this wine displays a brillant straw yellow color with tropical fruit, apple and pear notes.

92 Spindrift Pinot Gris,Willamette Valley, Oregon

$15.00 $12.00

Aromatics of lemon zest, green apple, tropical fruit and pineapple. Complex, crisp with bright refreshing acidity and a lively finish.

93 Spindrift Pinot Noir Reserve,Willamette Valley, Oregon

$33.00 $26.50

Sourced from 4 different Willamette Valley vineyards and aged 18 months in French Oak, this wine shows a deep, earthy, woodsy aroma of ripe, red fruit.

TableXIV Port City Distributing Retail Gala Quantity

94 Joullian Vineyards Chardonnay,Monterey, California

$25.00 $20.00

Selected and produced from some of Monterey's oldest Chardonnay vineyards - planted 1971-1978. Brillant, pale green straw-gold color, vibrant lime, Anjou pear and hazelnut nose. A juicy lime, green pear and Gravenstein apple entry expands into a broad citrus/apple mid-palate that finishes with a lingering mineral and roasted grain flavor of uncommon length and depth.

95 Joullian Vineyards Zinfandel,Monterey, California

$24.00 $19.00

Dick Sias, co-founder of Joullian Vineyards, is considered the father of Zinfandel in Carmel Valley. Very dark garnet with pink rim, floral, boysenberry, black cherry and anise spiced nose. A rich blackberry and tartarian cherry entry expands into a powerful and focused core of black fruit, truffle and licorice spice that finishes with refreshing acidity and sufficient tannins to maintain brightness, balance and length on the palate.


Retail Gala Quantity96 McPherson Cellars "Les Copains" Texas

White Blend$17.50 $14.00

60% Roussanne, 20% Viognier, 8% Grenache Blanc, 7% Marsanne, 5% Picpoul. This wine is bright upon entry with flavors of lemony citrus, honeysuckle, and marjoram with a clean, refreshing finish.

97 McPherson Cellars "Les Copains"Dry Rose, Texas

$17.50 $14.00

Blend of Cinsault, Rolle and Carignan. Delicate berry and plumy, herbal nuances abound. The crisp acidity is artfully balanced against a long finish.

98 Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra Red,New Mexico

$27.00 $21.50

44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Petite Syrah, 22% Syrah,3% Malvasia Bianca. Bright fruit. Big and bold

99 Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra White,New Mexico

$23.50 $19.00

34% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Pinot Grigio, 16% Chardonnay, 11% Gewurztraminer, 6% Viognier, 5% Riesling, 4% Chenin Blanc. Floral aromas of white flowers, peach, and stone fruit mingle with jasmine, stone, and spice notes and a hint of banana. The round palate translates, with stone fruits of apricot, peach, spice and light touches of banana.

100 Chateau Grand Traverse Whole Cluster Riesling, Northern Michigan

$18.00 $14.50

Northern Michigan "Kabinett" style seeks to frame pure, unadorned fruit within the crisp lines of cool-climate acidity. Three different Riesling lots of estate vineyards are fermented to articulate flavors ranging from crisp apple to ripe peach. The balanced structure comes not from intrusive winemaking but from the joinery of the blend.

101 Chateau Grand TraverseShip of Fools White, Michigan

$18.00 $14.50

70% Pinot Blanc, 25% Pinot Gris, 5% Pinot Noir For this crisp, dry white, we reunited the varied Pinot family to make a blend with the breadth and balance to set sail for far shores. Blanc for finess, Gris for structure, and Noir for bouquet and age ability. Northern Michigan Pinot Blanc is justifiably garnering a lot of media attention for its pleasing apple/citrus and melon character. Pinot Gris and a touch of Noir help to boost the fruit.

102 Bedell Cellers Taste Red,North Fork Long Island

$29.00 $24.00

54% Merlot, 28% Syrah, 9% Petit Verdot, 9% Malbec Full of dark juicy fruit, Taste Red has ripe and soft tannins complemented by a deep mouthwatering complexity. Thomas Matthews of Wine Spectator said "Ripe, juicy flavors of black cherry and plum mingle with savory notes of dark chocolate and dried herb in this expressive red. Features a solid structure but remains graceful through the spicy finish."


TableXV Sour Grapes Retail Gala Quantity

103 Cuvelier, Cuvee Del Maule,Cauquenes, Chile

$18.00 $14.50

42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Carmenere, 20% Carignan, 10% Pais,7% Merlot, 5% Zinfandel

104 Cuvelier Los Andes Malbec,Mendoza Argentina

$19.00 $15.50

Aged (60%) in French Oak Barrels for 11 months.105 Cuvelier Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon,

Mendoza, Argentina$19.00 $15.50

Aged for 11 months in French Oak Barrels (60% New)106 Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion,

Mendoza, Argentina$20.00 $16.50

57% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon4% Petit Verdot. Aged (60%) in French Oak Barrels for 12 months.90 Points - IWC

107 Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Vin,Mendoza, Argentina

$32.00 $26.00

65% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 5% Merlot,5% Petit Verdot. Aged in French Oak Barrels for 18 months.92 Points IWC.

108 Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina

$51.00 $41.00

Aged in French Oak Barrels for 18 months. 92 Points - Wine Advocate


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TableXVI Cordial Tasting Retail Gala Quantity

109 Domaine de Canton Ginger $36.99 $29.99Complex ginger flavor using the selection of only the finest fresh baby Vietnamese ginger

110 Bailey’s Salted Caramel, 750mL $27.99 $22.99Irish cream liquer artfully blended with rich carameland a hint of salt

111 Courvioser Gold $27.99 $22.99Light & exquisite cognac experience crafted with a delicate blend of moscato wine from the South of France

112 Caravella Limoncello $22.99 $17.99Sweet fresh juice & tart earthy peels of lemons from Italy’s Amalfi coast

113 Pama $22.99 $17.99Combination of all-natural pomegranate juice, premium vodka & a touch of tequila

114 Viniq Ruby Red $21.99 $17.99One of a kind shimmer with flavors of red berries, a fusion of premium vodka, moscato and natural fruits flavors

115 Chila ‘OrchataCinnamon Cream Rum

$21.99 $17.99

A unique blend of Puerto Rican Rum, real dairy cream, and a sprinkle of exotic cinnamon. Deliciously smooth and creamy with just a hint of spice

116 Ice Surge Tropical Freeze $16.99 $13.99An artic cool sensation followed by the juicy tates of pineapple and mango

117 Ice Surge Berry Blizzard $16.99 $13.99A cool minty blast combining delicious raspberry with tangy black berry and acai flavors

118 Crave Chocolate Chili $16.99 $13.99Sweet chocolate with subtle caramel & vanilla notes, followed by the tingly warmth of chili peppers


The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create and enhance cultural awareness and enrich the quality of

life for residents and visitors by providing quality performances, programs and educational opportunities in music and the arts.

The Wine Gala Committee and the Festival Board of Directors would like to thank everyone for making our 16th Annual Wine

Gala a successful fundraiser for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art. Your continued support of the arts has enabled a small,

grass roots non-profit organization to enrich our community with the work of an amazing array of the world’s best performers and

artists, as well as offer high quality educational experiences for the area music and art students. With our heartfelt gratitude, we wish

you a wonderful evening!

Wine Gala CommitteeThe Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art would like to extend thanks to this very energetic group of individuals. Through your

dedication the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art continues to thrive and grow each year.

Dan AdamsJane Adams

Delores Blount Bonnie Brewer Susan Bryant

Gretchen DownerBeth Eisenberg

Sandi FitzgeraldMary Lou Gies

Geoff GroatLeigh Reid HopeJohn Hubbard Barbara Kee

Michelle Lusardi

Amy MillerLeslie Moore Peggy StokesSue TonzolaCelia Wester

PIFMA Board of DirectorsBilly Cave

Ilka DoubekGretchen Downer

Geoff Groat Richard Heusel

Barbara KeeAmy Miller Fred Newby Peggy StokesDon Thomas


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2015 wine gala program

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