GRAND WINE TASTING EVENT
Friday, October 2, 2009
The Factory at Franklin ~ Franklin, TN
7-10 p.m.

The 2009 featured wines are TBD. Here is a list of the 2008 featured wines.

2008 FEATURED WINES

Biltmore Estates
A special thanks to Sharon Finchak, Athens
Biltmore Estate Pinot Grigio
Biltmore Estate Pinot Noir
Biltmore Estate Chard
Biltmore Estate Cab Sauv
Biltmore Estate Cardinal's Crest

Purple Wine Company
A special thanks to Chris Braman, Best Brands
Mark West Chard
Mark West Pinot Noir
Avalon California Cab Sauv
Avalon Napa Cab Sauv
Rock Rabbit Sauv Blanc
BEX Riesling

Crew Wines
A special thanks to Ken Barker, Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Chasing Venus Sauv Blanc
Mossback Chardonnay
Mossback Aquarius Chardonnay
Mossback Pinot Noir

Crew Wines
A special thanks to Ken Barker, Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Matchbook Chardonnay
Matchbook Tinto Rey
Matchbook Syrah
Matchbook Tempranillo

Delicato Family Vineyard
A special thanks to John Dawson, Athens
337 Cabernet Sauvignon
Gnarly Head Chardonnay
Gnarly Head Zinfandel
Gnarly Head Merlot
Gnarly Head Cabernet Sauvignon

E&J Gallo
A special thanks to Jennifer Hartley, Horizon
Barefoot Bubbly - Chard
Barefoot Pinot Grigio
Barefoot White Zinfandel

E&J Gallo
A special thanks to Jennifer Hartley, Horizon
Ghost Pines Chard
Ghost Pines Merlot
Ghost Pines Cab Sauv
Polka Dot Riesling

Kobrand
A special thanks to Jack Henry, Horizon
Dom Carneros Brut Rose
Don Olegario Albarino
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial
Cakebread Sauv Blanc
Sequioa Grove Cabernet Sauvignon
Craggy Range Te Kahu

Palm Bay Imports
A special thanks to Marcus Brinkerhoff, Best Brands
Condesa De Leganza Sauv Blanc
Condesa De Leganza Crianza
Sella & Mosca La Cala Vermentino
Sella & Mosca Cannonau
Feudi Di San Gregorio Falanghina
Feudi Di San Gregorio Rubrato

Empson USA
A special thanks to Jim Favret, Best Brands
Jermann Pinot Grigio
Terrabianca Campaccio

Miner
A special thanks to Dave Miner, Best Brands
Miner Napa Chard
Miner Viognier
Miner Cabernet Sauvignon
Miner Oracle

Silver Oak/Adelsheim Vineyard
A special thanks to Tom Johnson, Michael Adelsheim, Best Brands
Twomey Merlot
Silver Oak Alexander Cab Sauv
Adelsheim Pinot Grigio
Adelsheim Pinot Noir

AV Imports
A special thanks to Brian Jordan, Athens
Artesa Chardonnay
Artesa Pinot Noir
Artesa Napa Cab Sauv
Artesa Napa/Son Cab Sauv

Rainier Wine
A special thanks to Susan Butler, Best Brands
Mad Housewife White Zinfandel
Mad Housewife Chard
Mad Housewife Merlot
Mad Housewife Cabernet Sauvignon

Rodney Strong
A special thanks to Heather Hanks, Best Brands
Rodney Strong Sauv Blanc
Sonoma Vineyards Sauv Blanc
Sonoma Vineyards Chard
Sonoma Vineyards Cab Sauv
Rodney Strong Alexander Cab Sauv
Sonoma Vineyards Syrah

Francis Ford Coppola
A special thanks to Jay Moeller, Horizon
Coppola Director's Cut Chard
Coppola Diamond Pinot Noir
Coppola Diamond Claret
Coppola Presents Rosso
Encyclopedia Riesling
Encyclopedia Tempranillo

Chateau Ross
A special thanks to Deborah Proctor, Best Brands
Chateau Ross Big Bitch Red
Chateau Ross Petite Sirah
Chateau Ross Creason
Chateau Ross Meadowlark Merlot
Chateau Ross Ga-wurz-Tra-Weener

WJ Deustch
A special thanks to Mark Dreps, Athens/Best Brands
Geyser Peak Sauv Blanc
Columbia Winery Gewurztraminer
J Vidal Fleury Cotes du Rhone Blanc
Pierre Sparr Red Silk
Yellow TailReserve Shiraz
J Vidal Fleury Cotes du Rhone Rouge

Sidney Frank Importing
A special thanks to Porter Poindexter, Horizon
Gekkeikan Horin Sake
Gekkeikan Haiku Sake
Zippang Sparkling Sake
Gekkeikan Plum Wine

King Estates
A special thanks to Gary Lynn, Horizon
?King Estate Pinot Gris
Next Riesling
Next Pinot Noir
NxNW Cabernet Sauvignon

J. Lohr
A special thanks to Amber Lee, Horizon
J. Lohr Riverstone Chard
J. Lohr Bay Mist Riesling
J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot
J. Lohr 7 Oaks Cab Sauv

Constellation
A special thanks to Danielle Corraleo, Horizon
Ravenswood Sonoma Chard
Ravenswood Petite Sirah
Hogue Genesis Riesling
Monkey Bay Rose
3 Blind Moose Riesling
Blackstone Pinot Noir

Negociants
A special thanks to Mark Diamond, Best Brands
Yalumba Y Series Viognier
Yalumba Y Series Riesling
Yalumba Bushvine Grenache
Yalumba Bushvine Shiraz
Yalumba Antique Tawny

Legacy Sales
A special thanks to Brian Smith, Athens
Cline California Zin
Cline Cashmere
Jacuzzi Pinot Grigio
Jacuzzi Primitivo

Legacy Sales
A special thanks to Brian Smith, Athens
Sebastiani Chardonnay
Sebastiani Merlot
Sebastiani Cab
Sebastiani Pinot Noir

Merryvale Winery
A special thanks to Mark Rafferty
Merryvale Starmont Sauvignon Blanc
Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay
Merryvale Starmont Merlot
Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon
Merryvale Antigua

Pernod Ricard
A special thanks to Bobby Dornellas, Best Brands
Campo Viejo Crianza
Campo Viejo Reserva
Campo Viejo Gran Reserva

Icon Estates
A special thanks to Vern Shoemaker, Horizon
Simi Sauv Blanc
Simi Chardonnay
Simi Merlot
Ruffino Orvieto
Ruffino Pinot Grigio
Ruffino Chianti "Aziano"

Icon Estates
A special thanks to Vern Shoemaker, Best Brands
Franciscan Chardonnay
Franciscan Merlot
Franciscan Cab Sauv
Estancia Chardonnay
Estancia Pinot Grigio
Estancia Pinot Noir

Icon Estates
A special thanks to Vern Shoemaker, Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Montoya Chardonnay
Montoya Pinot Noir
Montoya Cab Sauv
Estancia Zinfandel

Wimbledon Wine Co.
A special thanks to Pete Grincchio, Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Hahn Chardonnay
Hahn Pinot Noir
Hahn Merlot
Hahn Meritage
Hahn Cabernet Sauvignon

Wimbledon Wine Co.
A special thanks to Pete Grincchio, Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Hahn SLH Pinot Gris
Hahn SLH Chardonnay
Hahn SLH Pinot Noir
Hahn SLH Syrah

Fosters Group
A special thanks to Kevin Graham, Athens
Penfolds Bin 28
Penfolds Bin 128
Penfolds T Hyland Riesling
Penfolds T Hyland Cab
Penfolds Club Tawny Port
Penfolds T Hyland Chard

Fosters Group
A special thanks to Kevin Graham, Athens
Yellowglen Yellow
Yellowglen Pink
Bohemian Highway Chardonnay
Bohemian Highway Cab Sauv
Bohemian Highway Merlot

Banfi
A special thanks to Steve White, Horizon
Natura Chard
Natura Sauv Blanc
Natura Carmenere
Natura Cab Sauv

WGW Marketing
A special thanks to Bill Walker, Best Brands
Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon
Hullabaloo
Parcel 41 Merlot
Alba Blueberry
Alba Raspberry

WGW Marketing
A special thanks to Bill Walker, Horizon
Reynolds Family Carneros Chard
Reynolds Family Stag's Leap Merlot
Reynolds Family Estate Cab Sauv
Reynolds Family Persistence

WGW Marketing
A special thanks to Bill Walker, Athens
Anne Amie Pinot Gris
Anne Amie Pinot Noir
Anne Amie Amrita Cuvee A

Best Brands
A special thanks to Seth Eskind, Best Brands
Martini & Rossi Prosecco
Melville Chardonnay
Melville Pinot Noir
Mitolo Jester
Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
Rodney Strong Symmetry

Best Brands
A special thanks to Seth Eskind, Best Brands
Duval-Leroy Brut NV
Morgan Chardonnay
Walnut City Wineworks Pinot Noir
Expatriate Shiraz
Elyse Tietjen Cabernet Sauvignon

Best Brands
A special thanks to Seth Eskind, Best Brands
Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc
Argyle Willamette Pinot Noir
Gargiulo Aprile
Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon
Prevail West Face

Don Sebastiani & Sons
A special thanks to Sam Miller, Athens
Aquinas Chard
Aquinas Pinot Noir
Aquinas Merlot
Aquinas Cab Sauv

Don Sebastiani & Sons
A special thanks to Sam Miller, Athens
Screw Kappa Napa Chard
Screw Kappa Napa Zin
Screw Kappa Napa Merlot
Screw Kappa Napa Sauv Blanc
Screw Kappa Napa Cab Sauv

Hess
A special thanks to Athens
Hess Chard
Hess Cab
Hess Syrah
Hess Sauv Blanc
Hess Block 19

Hess
A special thanks to Athens
Peter Lehmann Chard
Peter Lehmann Clancy's
Peter Lehmann Shiraz
Peter Lehmann Cab Sauv

Foster’s
A special thanks to Dirk Langford, Best Brands
Wolf Blass Sparkling
Black Opal Chard
Stags' Leap Winery Viognier
Greg Norman Cab Sauv
Stags' Leap Winery Petite Syrah

Arel Group Wine & Spirits
A special thanks to Alan Stegmayer, Horizon
Candoni Moscato
Candoni Prosecco
Candoni Organic Pinot Grigio
Candoni Pinot Noir

Stephen Vincent
A special thanks to Steve Situm, Athens
Stephen Vincent Chard
Stephen Vincent Merlot
Stephen Vincent Cab
Stephen Vincent Crimson
Stephen Vincent Sauv Blanc

McManis
A special thanks to Harry Petrides, Athens
McManis Pinot Grigio
McManis Chard
McManis Pinot Noir
McManis Merlot
McManis Cab Sauv
McManis Petite Sirah

Arrington Vineyards
A special thanks to Crystal Foley
Red Fox Red
Stags’ White
Riesling
Raspberry
Syrah

Frederick Wildman
A special thanks to Nikki Hannewald, Athens
Broquel Torrontes
Olivier Leflaive Deux Rives Chablis
Rapitala Piano Maltese
Melini Isassi Chianti
Rapitala Campo Reale
Broquel Cab Sauv

Tommasi
A special thanks to Rick Reilly, Athens
Tommasi Merlot
Tommasi Pinot Grigio
Tommasi Valpolicella
Tommasi Ripasso Valpolicella

Billington Imports
A special thanks to David Almeida, Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Alamos Chardonnay
Alamos Malbec
Alamos Seleccion Malbec
Catena Chardonnay
Catena Malbec

Billington Imports
A special thanks to David Almeida, Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Solex Chardonnay
Havens Merlot
2 Brothers Big Tattoo Red
2 Brothers Reserve Cab Sauv

Alexander Valley
A special thanks to Arnold Gilberg, Horizon
Alexander Valley Chardonnay
Alexander Valley New Gewurzt
Alexander Valley Pinot Noir
Alexander Valley Sin Zin
Alexander Valley Redemption Zin
Alexander Valley Temptation Zin

Alexander Valley
A special thanks to Arnold Gilberg, Horizon
Alexander Valley Two Barrel Red
Alexander Valley Merlot
Alexander Valley Syrah
Alexander Valley Cab Sauv
Alexander Valley Top Crop S H Cab
Alexander Valley Cyrus

Cellar Door
A special thanks to Laura Lee Lindsey, Horizon
Hayman & Hill Napa Cab
Hayman & Hill Meritage
Hayman & Hill Interchange White
Diseno Malbec

Cellar Door
A special thanks to Laura Lee Lindsey, Horizon
Barossa Valley E Minor Chard
Barossa Valley E Minor Shiraz
Barossa Valley Ebanezer Shiraz
Red Guitar Red Wine

Montinore
A special thanks to Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Montinore Pinot Gris
Montinore Gewurztraminer
Montinore Sweet Riesling
Montinore Reserve Pinot Noir

Keenan
A special thanks to Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Keenan Chardonnay
Keenan Merlot
Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon

Landmark
A special thanks to Bob Cooley, Tennessee Wine & Spirits
Landmark Overlook Chard
Landmark Damaris Chard
Landmark Steele Plow Syrah

VPT Ventures
A special thanks to Vicki Turner, Horizon
Kiona Chardonnay
Kiona Riesling
Foris Pinot Gris
Foris Pinot Noir
Nelms Road Merlot
Nelms Road Cab Sauv

Folie a Deux
A special thanks to Jason Doble, Horizon
Folie a Deux Chardonnay
Folie a Deux Sauv Blanc
Folie a Deux Zinfandel
Folie a Deux Merlot
Folie a Deux Cabernet Sauvignon

William Grant & Sons/Total Beverage Solutions
A special thanks to Tim Pitts, Horizon
Altanuta Pinot Grigio
Marco Negri Moscato
Brancaia Tre
Tiziano Chianti Classico Ris

Eagle’s Trace
A special thanks to Athens
Eagle's Trace Napa Cab Sauv
Eagle's Trace Napa Merlot
Eagle's Trace Latitude 38 Meritage

Krupp Brothers/Estates
A special thanks to Sandy Huffine, Athens
Krupp Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon
Krupp Brothers The Doctor
Veraison Synchrony
Krupp Brothers Marsanne

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