French Winemaker Drouhin to Speak at Winetasting

EVENT AT TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

"Evening of Fine Wines with Fine Friends"
to Benefit Phelps Hospital

Laurent Drouhin, Director of the U.S. market for Maison Joseph Drouhin of Burgundy, France, will speak at an "Evening of Fine Wines with Fine Friends," to be held at Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY,, Friday March 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. A benefit for Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, the event will feature 8 to 10 wines produced by Drouhin at their extensive vineyards in France and in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.

"We are honored to welcome Laurent Drouhin to this event benefitting Phelps," said hospital President and CEO Keith Safian. "The evening should be an extraordinary opportunity to sample and learn about fine wine, while relaxing with friends in an informal and convivial atmosphere."

Founded in Beaune in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin cellars have spread from the historical Cellars of the Dukes of Burgundy and the Kings of France in Beaune (12th-18th centuries) to the Moulin Vaudon, an 18th century water mill in Chablis. A rigorous attention to detail, self imposed discipline, a desire to learn, a rigorous sense of values, passion and daring are the qualities that have been handed down through the generations, together with the art of winemaking and a never-ending search for quality. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm. Laurent Drouhin, his two brothers, and his sister all have roles to play in imposing the Family "Charter of Excellence."

The Joseph Drouhin Domain was assembled parcel by parcel over the years and comprises today 73 hectares (182.5 acres) of vineyards in Cote de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise and Chablis. It is one of the most important domains in Burgundy, with more than 2/3 of the vineyards classified as Premier and Grand Crus. With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. More information about Maison Joseph Drouhin is available at www.drouhin.com.

Wines selected by Laurent Drouhin for tasting will be available for purchase to benefit the hospital and hearty hors d'oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $150 per person and more information may be obtained by contacting Ruth Burton in the Development Office of the hospital at 914-366-3105.

Orchestration

Orchestrating the wine tasting will be John Krysko and Nick Antonaccio, who are the co-hosts of "Glass Up Glass Down", a weekly cable TV and internet series which focuses on adventures in wine and food around the globe, always from a local New York perspective.

John Krysko is President of the Marmaduke Wine Club (www.MarmadukeWineClub.com), offering tastings, education and diverse wine culture in various places in the Westchester county area. The main venue is at the historic Marmaduke Forster House in Pleasantville. John can be reached at JKrysko@MarmadukeWineClub.com.

Nick Antonaccio is the wine columnist for the weekly Examiner News local newspaper. He is also a wine educator, having conducted numerous wine lectures and tastings over the last ten years. His firm, Wine Adventures (www.WineAdventuresLLC.com), offers personalized, custom-designed wine travel to wine regions around the world for couples or groups. Wine Adventures also offers private, customized wine tastings to consumers and businesses in homes or corporate venues and events. Nick can be contacted at NickA@WineAdventuresLLC.com.

"Glass Up Glass Down" presents a theme that evolves around specific wine regions or grape varieties, coupled with pairings of food. Local food and wine establishments are frequently featured, including restaurants, caterers and gourmet food shops. Each episode immerses viewers in a virtual tour as the hosts discuss the history and background of select wine regions, wines and foods. Viewers are tantalized with on-screen wine and food tastings, accompanied by appropriate pairings. Each tasting is rated by the hosts in a lively and entertaining interchange. Viewers are also directed to websites where they can find the various wines and foods featured on the series. The show is aired live on Pleasantville Community Access TV (PCTV) and is also live-streamed on the internet. Previous episodes are also available on the internet. Go to www.PCTV76.org.

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