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Precious art, a praiseworthy charity and a pretty woman or two. While co-chairing the 17th annual ARTWALK NY charity auction, along with fellow chairs Alec Baldwin, Carey Lowell and honorary chairwoman Coco Rocha, Richard Gere took a moment to sip on Gilles Louvet O Chardonnay, a Sud de France wine. The event benefits Coalition for the Homeless, the nation's oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless men, women, and children. Photo Credit © Suzanne Burger
UPCOMING • December 15: Cooking Class wih Chef Mike Colameco The American chef and ambassador of Sud de France wines, Mike Colameco, will dedicate the month of December to delicious healthy winter soups. Participants in the class will have the opportunity to taste wines from the Languedoc Region throughout the evening. Experience Sud de France wines by purchasing your ticket at: http://www.92y.org/Uptown/Event/Cooking-With-Mike-Colameco-1.aspx PAST EVENTS • November 17: Cooking Class wih Chef Mike Colameco The American chef and ambassador of Sud de France wines, Mike Colameco, will dedicate the month of November to Thanksgiving side dishes. Participants in the class will have the opportunity to taste wines from the Languedoc Region throughout the evening. Experience Sud de France wines by purchasing your ticket at: http://www.92y.org/Uptown/Event/Cooking-With-Mike-Colameco-1.aspx • November 15: ARTWALK NY In an effort to raise money and awareness for the homeless, Sud de France will serve as the wine sponsor at the 17th annual ARTWALK auction, presented by the Coalition for the Homeless. The silent and live auctions will feature donated pieces from renowned artists to be bid upon by guests. At last year’s event, Sud de France wines were a hit, enjoyed by celebrities such as Richard Gere. Wine Selection: - Jules Syrah-Grenache, Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes 2008 - Sacha Lichine Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2009 - Sacha Lichine Cabernet Merlot, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2008 - Château Fontanche Les Terroirs, AOC Saint Chinian 2006 - Laurent Miquel Nord Sud Viognier, AOC Languedoc 2009 - O by Gilles Louvet Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 - O by Gilles Louvet Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2010 - Gilles Louvet, AOP Languedoc 2009 - Les Deux Rives Rouge, AOC Corbières 2010 - Domaine Félines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc 2008 • October 27: Cooking Class wih Chef Mike Colameco The American chef and ambassador of Sud de France wines, Mike Colameco, will dedicate the month of October to fish and seafood. Participants in the class will have the opportunity to taste wines from the Languedoc Region throughout the evening. Experience Sud de France wines by purchasing your ticket at: http://www.92y.org/Uptown/Event/Cooking-With-Mike-Colameco-1.aspx • October 19: MoMA PopRally Sud de France wines will be served during a cocktail reception at the MoMA on October 19th to celebrate an exclusive exhibit of Willem de Kooning’s work. 500 guests will have the opportunity to take guided tours and explore seven decades of work and more than two hundred pieces. Participating in such an event allows the Sud de France brand to appear alongside a renowned and respected institution in the modern art world, thereby promoting the Languedoc-Roussillon region to an influential audience. Wine Selection: - Jaja de Jau white, rosé, red - Domaine Cazes Canon du Maréchal white and red • October 2-4: 6th Annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress From October 2nd to 4th, Sud de France is sponsoring the 6th annual International Chefs Congress, organized by the online magazine, Starchefs.com. This annual conference brings together influential chefs who present their latest techniques and culinary ideas in front of their peers (+2000 participants). Among former participants: Thomas Keller, Charlie Palmer, Daniel Boulud, Joël Robuchon… During these three days, the participants will attend innovative demonstrations, workshops and wine tastings. In addition to the chefs’ conference, renowned sommeliers will participate in the “Somm Slamm,” a competition which will feature Sud de France wines. This event is exclusively for restaurant professionals (chefs, sommeliers, restaurant owners…) and is an excellent opportunity for Sud de France wines to gain visibility in front of an audience of influential professionals in the food and wine industry. • September 22: Cooking Class wih Chef Mike Colameco The American chef and ambassador of Sud de france wines, Mike Colameco, dedicated the month of September to the various ways of butchering and preparing a chicken: sautéing, roasting, poaching etc. Participants in the class had the opportunity to taste wines from the Languedoc Region throughout the evening. Experience Sud de France wines by purchasing your ticket at: http://www.92y.org/Uptown/Event/Cooking-With-Mike-Colameco-1.aspx • September 14: The Great Gathering of Chefs The 7th annual Great Gathering of Chefs took place on September 14th. This charity event benefited “Action Against Hunger” and happens each year thanks to the work of photographer Alan “Battman” Batt, who creates recipe books in collaboration with more than 100 of New York’s top chefs. With the publication of the book “Salads”, Sud de France wines were featured as the sole wine pairings, with 116 wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region appearing in the book. Sud de France wines were served throughout the event; this was an excellent opportunity for exposure to chefs and food-conscious consumers. http://thechefsconnection.com/2011/09/17/the-great-gathering-of-chefs-2011/
• August 31: MoMA PopRally Sud de France continues its partnership with MoMA through its series of PopRally events. The event on August 31 was a spectacular closing celebration for the MoMA PS1 exhibit Ryan Trecartin: Any Ever, featuring live performances by AraabMUZIK, Glass Popcorn, #HDBOYZ, and other special guests. The evening took place at MoMA PS1. Thanks to these events, Sud de France is able to co-brand with a respected institution in the world of Modern Art. 400 influential individuals had the opportunity to taste Languedoc-Roussillon wines from Château de Jau : Jaja de Jau blanc and rosé. http://www.moma.org/poprally/56_trecartin • August 25: First "Dîner en Blanc" in New York On August 25th, Sud de France will sponsor the first Dîner en Blanc in New York. At the last minute, the secret location will be revealed to participants. All dressed in white, the invitees will assemble for a moment of luxury and conviviality in the form of a picnic in a public space. Following great international success, Dîner en Blanc, created 20 years ago in Paris, has become a sensation in Lyon, Amsterdam, Munich, Zurich, Berlin and Montreal. The first New York ‘Dîner’ will bring together 1000 people who will have the opportunity to taste Languedoc-Roussillon wine during this special event. • June 2: Cooking Class with Mike Colameco – Fish and Seafood 101
Chef and Sud de France ambassador Mike Colameco will dedicate June’s class to fish and seafood. The participants will enjoy wine pairings by Sud de France wines.
• May 13, 14, 15 : MoMA PopRally - MoMA PS1's Saturday Sessions Sud de France wines in partnership with MoMA PopRally will be the wine sponsor of the three-night debut performances of BENT by SSION. Featuring a selection of wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region as well as songs from SSION’s new album BENT, these three nights will provide an opportunity to discover Sud de France wines throughout the experimental program structured around collaboration and focused on engaging MoMA PS1 visitors with wide-ranging directions in performance. The following wines will be served: - Château de Jau - Les Vignerons d'Estézargues - Château Bousquette - Val d'Orbieu • April 12, May 2 & 9: Sud de France in Partnership with French Chef Daniel Boulud To celebrate the opening of the new restaurant of the French Chef Daniel Boulud, “Boulud Sud” and the gourmet shop, “Epicerie Boulud”, a series of three events was held. As the restaurant and epicerie are edicated to the south of France and the Mediterranean, Sud de France was the official wine sponsor. The wines from Languedoc-Roussillon were tasted throughout a press tour, a benefit reception and a James Beard Awards event. The following wines were served to one of the event: - Domaine de Gardies, Les Cabes, Muscat Sec - Le Desir, Cotes du Roussillon 2005 - Mas de Martin, Venus, Coteaux du Languedoc 2009 - Domaine des Schistes, Les Terrases Blanches, Cotes du Roussillon 2008 - Domaine Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet 2010 - Chapoutier, Bilat-Haut, Cotes du Roussillon Village 2009 - Domaine Pioch d’Or, Picpoul de Pinet 2009 - Esprit du Sud, Blanquette de Limoux, NV - L’Ostal Cazes, Minervois - St Martin de la Garrigue, Bronzinelle Blanc, Coteaux du Languedoc 2009 • December 9: MoMA PopRally - MoMA by Night Sud de France, MoMA’s continued partner, is once again the exclusive wine sponsor of the PopRally series. MoMA by night, on December 9, offered guests an intimate viewing experience of the collection Abstract Expressionist with the guidance of MoMA lecturers, and the accompaniment of a festive cocktail reception. A large and enthusiastic crowd of about 350 attendees enjoyed the event and especially the wines served. As the wine sponsor, Sud de France increasingly promotes the Languedoc-Roussillon region to a trendsetting and influential audience and associates Languedoc Roussillon wines with the respected MoMA and the modern art scene. Wines served: - Château de Jau : Jaja de Jau Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - Château de Jau : Jaja de Jau Syrah 2009 - Domaine des Fontanelles : Les Fontanelles Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 • December 6: Launch of Global Kids in Washington DC with Chef Daniel Boulud Sud de France will participate as the wine sponsor to the launch of Gobal Kids in Washington D.C on December 6, 2010 at the Residence of His Excellency Pierre Vimont, the French Ambassador to the United States with the participation of Daniel Boulud, Chef-owner of several award-winning restaurants and a host of Washington’s finest chefs. This event brings the community together to celebrate a non-profit organization with a 20 year track record of educating and inspiring urban youth to become successful students, global citizens and community leaders. Wine served: - Domaine de Fontsainte Corbières ‘La Demoiselle’ 2007 - Château St Martin de la Garrigue ‘Bronzinelle’ rouge 2008 - Laurent Miquel Père et Fils Chardonnay Viognier 2009 - Le Canon du Marechal Rouge 2009 • November 20: MoMA PopRally - An Evening with The Raincoats Sud de France continues its partnership with MoMA as the exclusive wine sponsor of the PopRally series. On November 20, the MoMA hosted over 1,000 guests to enjoy a concert by the legendary post-punk group “The Raincoats” as well as the exhibits Pictures by Women: A History of Modern Photography and Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen. Both exhibitions are associated with MoMA's publication Modern Women: Women Artists at The Museum of Modern Art. This event was extremely well attended and so, many members of the press were present. To serve the Languedoc-Roussillon wines is an excellent way to promote the region among a trendsetting and influential crowd, as well as to associate Sud de France wines with the respected MoMA and the modern art scene. Wines served: - Gilles Louvet Vineyards : Esprit du Sud Blanquette de Limoux, Esprit du Sud rouge et Pech Matelles - Monte Lauro Vineyards : Monte Lauro ‘Sun’ Super d’Oc et Marquis de Montlaur Classique - Mont Tauch : Fitou • November 18: Wine and Cheese tasting with Chef Agostino Von Hassell Chef Agostino Von Hassell invited Sud de France to participate in his series of wine and cheese tastings at the New York Athletic Club. In collaboration with Jamal Rayyis, wine critic and important Languedoc Roussillon wines specialist, 12 wines and cheeses were presented to 60 members of the club after by teaching them the best pairings. A presentation of the geography, the history, the culture, the appellations, and the wine varieties of the region was also made in a friendly and attractive way. This intimate event has generated a real enthusiasm from the participants. It was an excellent opportunity to introduce the region and the Sud de France brand to influential members of the public. - Domaine de Nizas 2009, Rosé - Chapoutier 2009, Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Villages - Domaine de Nizas 2006, Côteaux du Languedoc - Les Deux Rives 2008, Corbières Rouge - Denis Sarda Bobo 2006, Cru Haut Valoir - Denis Sarda Bobo 2008, Empreinte Rouge - Domaine Reine Juliette 2007, Picpoul de Pinet Côteaux du Languedoc - Baugier-Thunevin 2006, Côtes du Roussillon - Pennautier Cabardès 2008 - Château de Paraza Minervois Cuvée Spéciale 2008 - Chapoutier 2007, Banyuls - Baugier-thunevin 2005, Côtes du Roussillon • November 4: ARTWALK NY Despite a busy evening co-chairing the ARTWALK charity auction, benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless, Richard Gere was able to spend a moment discovering the pleasures of Sud de France wines with brand ambassador Aliénor Reisner. Sud de France is pleased to participate as the wine sponsor at the Sixteenth Annual ARTWALKNY, a charity event benefiting Coalition for the Homeless. On Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Skylight Studio, Alec Baldwin, Richard Gere and Carey Lowell will co-chair a night of Live & Silent Auctions/Cocktail Party where wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon will be served. ARTWALK NY brings artists and art lovers together to help New York homeless. All funds raised will directly benefit Coalition’s life-saving programs and services. • Sept 6 - Oct 31: Menu featuring Languedoc-Roussillon wines at Alain Ducasse's bistrot Benoit Alain Ducasse’s Manhattan bistro Benoit – a participant in the Sud de France Festival - will be featuring a menu inspired by the Languedoc Roussillon wine “Les Creisses” P. Chesnelong Languedoc 2004. An almost mystical combination beloved in France – wild mushrooms in season and a racy blend of Syrah and Grenache from the Languedoc region – combines all the luxurious flavors of the fall to make a real statement from a mushroom velouté to a roast chicken chasseur with a sauté of porcini mushrooms. • September 28: The Great Gathering of Chefs Sud de France was pleased to participate as the wine sponsor at the 6th annual 2010 Great Gathering of Chefs, a charity event benefiting Action Against Hunger. On September 28th at the Prince George Ballroom, approximately 150 celebrity chefs gathered to sign Alan “Battman” Batt’s “Pasta” and “Pudding” books, a culmination of recipes and photographs from hundreds of top chefs. This limited number of autographed books were then sold to benefit Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization with life-saving programs in over 40 countries. After the signing, ticket holders could mingle with their favorite chefs, while 20+ leading restaurants including Ed’s Chowder House, Mesa Grill, Park Autumn, and Spice Market offered a delicious tasting featuring recipes from the books, a live DJ, silent auctions and Sud de France wines. This was an important event involving major players in the food world. • August 25: PopRally event with MoMA featuring Chris Cunningham MoMA Event – PopRally featuring Chris Cunningham Sud de France is pleased to continue its on-going partnership with MoMA’s PopRally series. The latest event features legendary music video director Chris Cunningham. Following a discussion between Cunningham and MoMA curator Barbara London, Cunningham’s latest music video was premier on three simultaneous screens in the museum lobby. This event drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of about 500 attendees, including prominent members of the press. Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon were served in order to promote the region among a trendsetting and influential crowd, as well as to associate Sud de France wines with the respected MoMA and the modern art scene. Wines served: - Jaja de Jau, Vin de Pays d’Oc Sauvignon blanc - Jaja de Jau, Vin de Pays d’Oc Syrah - Domaine de Lavail – Terre d’Ardoise - Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes • July 14: New York - French Tuesday Bastille Day at Water Taxi Beach • July 14: Los Angeles- French Tuesday Bastille Day at the Pacific Design Center • July 14: Miami - French Tuesday Bastille Day at La Piaggia • July 13: San Francisco - French Tuesday Bastille Day at the Parlor • July 6: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at the Beverly Hilton • June 30: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Infusion • June 30: New York - French Tuesday at Hudson Hotel • June 22: Los Angeles- French Tuesday at XIV • June 22: Miami - French Tuesday at Club 50 Miami • June 15: New York - French Tuesday at 1 Oak • June 15: San Francisco - French Tuesday at ROE • June 8: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Skybar • June 1: New York - French Tuesday at Hudson Terrace • June 1: San Francisco - French Tuesday at 5A5 Lounge • May 25: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Elevate Lounge • May 18: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Prana • May 18: New York - French Tuesday at High Bar • May 11: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Music Box
• May 13: Cooking Class with Mike Colameco • May 6: Cooking Class with Mike Colameco • May 4: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Butterfly • April 27: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Playhouse
• April 27: Miami - French Tuesday at Fontaineblau • April 20: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Supperclub • April 13: Miami - French Tuesday at MIA • April 13: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Moonshadows • April 6: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Orson • April 6: New York - French Tuesday at Covet Lounge • April 5: Time Out New York Eat Out Awards at (Le) Poisson Rouge Every year, the Time Out “Eat Out Awards” chooses the best new restaurants (choice of the public) and the best restaurants, according to their theme (critiques’ choice). The award ceremony took place at the Poisson Rouge. Eight wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon were served during the evening. More than 250 guests – chefs, sommeliers, journalists – discovered an array of appellations, from Coteaux du Languedoc to Coteaux du Roussillon.
- Les Deux Rives, AOC Corbières Rouge 2008 - Les Deux Rives, AOC Corbières Rosé 2009 - Les Deux Rives, AOC Corbières Blanc 2009 - Sacha Lichine, Vin de Pays d’Oc, La Poule Blanche 2008 - Sacha Lichine, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Le Coq Rouge 2008 - Robert Skalli, Cabernet Sauvignon, AOC Coteaux du Languedoc 2005 - La Noble, Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc 2008 - Domaine Cabirau, AOC Cotes du Roussillon, Malgré les Fonctionnaires 2008
• March 30: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Bar 210/Plush • March 30: Miami - French Tuesday at Cozy Bar • March 23: New York - French Tuesday at Crimson • March 23: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Vessel • March 18: Cooking Class with Mike Colameco Mike Colameco's class was dedicated to fish and seafood this month. The participants enjoyed Chardonnay and Syrah from the Domaine de Gayda during the class.
• March 16: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at My House • March 16: Miami - French Tuesday at The Mondrian
• March 16: Launch of French Cinema Week at the Raymond Kabbaz Theater of Los Angeles • March 12: Inauguration of Renoir's Retrospective at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art • March 9: New York - French Tuesday at Good Units • March 9: San Francisco - French Tuesday at EastSide West • March 2: Miami - French Tuesday at Blade Lounge
• March 2: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Andaz Hotel
• February 23: New York - French Tuesday at 230 Fifth • February 23: San Francisco - French Tuesday at 330 Ritch
• February 18: Cooking Class with Mike Colameco This month, Mike Colameco's class was all about winter vegetables. While he was cooking, participants munched on cheese and bread and enjoyed Sud de France wines: - La Coume du Roy, Le Désir, 2005 - Sacha Lichine, Le Coq Rouge, 2007
• February 16: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Les Deux • February 16: Miami - French Tuesday at La Piaggia • February 9: New York - French Tuesday at Simyone Lounge • February 9: San Francisco - French Tuesday at SLOANE • February 2: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at La Vida • January 30: Smoke Party at the Chelsea Art Museum About two hundred guests gathered for a photo exhibitions and three performances. The following Sud de France wines were served during the event: - Corbières Rouge, « Les Deux-Rives », 2008 - Sacha Lichine, « La Poule Blanche », 2008, Vin de Pays d’Oc - Sacha Lichine, « Le Coq Rouge », 2008, Vin de Pays d’Oc - Jean de Roze, Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2008
• January 26: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Circa
• January 26: New York - French Tuesday at Nikki Beach Club • January 21: Cooking Class with Mike Colameco Every month, Mike Colameco hosts a cooking class. It takes place at Viking/Carl Schaedel and Co. Showroom on Third Avenue. Before the class, participants can taste wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon with an assortment of cheese. This month, the wine selection included: - Gérard Bertrand, Corbières, 2006 - Arrogant Frog, Croak Rotie, 2008 - Arrogant frog, Ribet red, 2008
• January 19: Miami - French Tuesday at Club 50 • January 19: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Wonderland • January 12: Pop Rally Event with the MoMA Sud de France offered four wines from two different domains for the premiere of Scrying, a non-narrative ballet, before the performance:
- Domaine Skalli, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2008, "Fortant" - Domaine Skalli, Vin de Pays d’Oc, 2007, "Reserve" - Château de Jau, Vin de pays d’Oc, "Le Jaja de Jau", 100% Sauvignon Blanc - Château de Jau, Vin de pays d’Oc, "Le Jaja de Jau", 100% Syrah
For more infomation, go to: http://www.moma.org/poprally/41_scrying • January 12: New York - A Toast to Chanterelle, at the James Beard House with Time Out Magazine The wine selection for the dinner included: - Amuse Gueules: Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet or Domaine Gaujal St. Bon Picpoul de Pinet - Pickled Salmon: St Martin de la Garrigue Blanc Coteaux du Languedoc - Seafood Sausage: Domaine L'Oustal Blanc Naïck Blanc 2006 - Ravioli: Domaine du Mas Blanc Les Junquets, Collioure - Lamb: Chateau d’Or et de Gueules La Bolida, Costières de Nîmes - Dessert: La Coume du Roy Vieux Muscat
For more information: http://jamesbeard.org/?q=node/1757 http://www3.timeoutny.com/newyork/the-feed-blog/restaurants-bars/2009/12/time-outs-dining-libation-society-presents-chanterelle/
• January 12: New York - French Tuesday at 1 Oak • January 12: San Francisco - French Tuesday at SOM • December 17: Cooking Classes with Mike Colameco Every month, Mike Colameco hosts a cooking class. Classes also took place on October 1, October 29 and November 19. Before the actual class, participants can taste wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon, among which: - Château de Jau, Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2005 - Château d’Aussière, AOC Corbières 2006 - Val de L'Ours, Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah - Val de L'Ours, Chardonnay
• December 12: PS1 MoMA Cafeteria Event Approximately sixty people participated at this event. Three wines were presented: a Chardonnay from the Domaine de Puech Cocut, a Chardonnay Le Parc from the Domaine Raissac and a Jaja de Jau, whose label was designed by Ben, a famous French artist.
• December 16: Pop Rally Event with the MoMA Come join PopRally for an exceptional, after-hours viewing event of two of MoMA’s current exhibitions, including Bauhaus 1919–1933: Workshops for Modernity. The gallery tour will be followed by an exclusive cocktail reception featuring Sud de France wines, with music by DJ Secret Squares. Be sure to stay tuned for more MoMA/Sud de France collaborations! For more information: http://www.moma.org/poprally/40_momabynight • November 19: Sparkling Wine Festival in Westchester Visitors had the chance to taste sparkling wines from all over the world. Five Sud de France wines were presented during the Festival in a trendy and rafined location.
• November 17: San Francisco - French Tuesday at The Parlor
• November 17: New York - French Tuesday at Quo • November 11: Pop Rally Event with the MoMA MoMA’s New Photography 2009 exhibition features the work of six contemporary photographers. The event offers special viewing opportunity in a festive atmosphere for about five to six hundred guests. An exhibition New Yorkers look forward to every year, the PopRally event is always a hit. Along with the art itself, this event includes a variety of interactive features, such as the unique backdrops created by select represented artists for digital photo booths where guests can photograph themselves. For more information: http://www.moma.org/poprally/39_newphoto • November 10: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Skybar
• November 10: Miami - French Tuesday at The Mondrian • November 3: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Eve Lounge • November 3: New York - French Tuesday at Juliet • October 30: Green Halloween/'Nature revenge' Kick-off Party Three-hundred guests attended this event to tackle childhood obesity and diabetes by promoting a healthier Halloween. Sud de France wines were served through out the evening: - Saint Hilaire, 2004 Blanquette de Limoux AOC - Arrogant Frog, Lily Pad White Chardonnay/Viognier - Val de l’Ours, 2008 Vin de Pays d’Oc /Chardonnay - Château d’Aussières, 2006 Corbières AOC - Champ du Coq, 2006 Syrah Grenache
• October 27: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at The Villa
• October 27: Miami - French Tuesday at Setai
• October 20: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Butterfly Restaurant & Lounge • October 20: New York - French Tuesday at Nikki Beach Midtown • October 13: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Green Door • October 13: Miami - French Tuesday at Shore Club - The Red Room • October 6: New York - French Tuesday at Le Souk Harem • October 6: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Le Colonial • October 2 to October 12: New York - Sud de France Festival: Food, Wine and Sun  Sud de France presents the:
SUD DE FRANCE FESTIVAL FOOD, WINE and SUN October 2nd to October 12th, 2009 Come discover the incredible variety of wines from our region through a 10 days event: *In-store wine tastings *Special Sud de France Menus in restaurants *Special Sud de France wine selection in Wine bars *Wine tastings at the Maison de la Région Check the Mike Colameco radio show about the Festival! http://podcast.wor710.com/wor/1989315.mp3 Please go to www.festival-suddefrance.com for all the details and list of participant venues! • October 5: Gabriella Wines Grand Portfolio Tasting at Orsay • September 29: Time Out Event on the RoofTop at Showtime Penthouse : New York
Celebrate the final event in the On The Rooftop Series at the Metropolitan Home Showtime House at Tribeca Summit (415 Greenwich Street, Penthouse). Notable designers have transformed two Tribeca penthouses, totaling over 14,000 square feet, into show stopping displays of modern design inspired by six of Showtime's original hit series. Enjoy complimentary beverages from Sud de France wines while taking a tour of these exclusive penthouses. Admission is $25 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Food Bank For New York City. Must be 21 or over to attend. Pictures © Dan Eckstein
• September 29: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Ecco Ultra Lounge • September 29: Miami - French Tuesday at Epic Hotel-River Lounge • September 22: New York - French Tuesday at Amalia • September 22: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Cosmopolitan • September 16: Sud de France Tasting at the MoMA
Sud de France wines were served at the coktail party following a curatorial walkthrough of the exhibition James Ensor with Anna Swinbourne, Assistant Curator, Department of Painting and Sculpture for the MoMA Junior Associates (young collectors). Jean de Roze, St Chinian, Chardonnay 2008 Jean de Roze, St Chinian, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 
• September 15: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Playhouse
• September 15: Miami - French Tuesday at Tantra
• September 12: Sud de France Tasting at the MoMA
2009 Creative Time partner with MoMA and Sud de France to celebrate PLOT09 on Governor’s Island featuring 19 new, site-responsive artworks by international contemporary artists. • September 8: New York - French Tuesday at High Bar • September 8: San Franciso - French Tuesday at Azul
• September 1: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Conga Room • September 1: Miami - French Tuesday at Mokai • August 25: New York - French Tuesday at Hotel Gansevoort
• August 25: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Poleng Lounge • August 18: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at Janes House • August 18: Miami - French Tuesday at Apple • August 11: New York - French Tuesday at the Rivington Hotel • August 11: San Francisco - French Tuesday at Mr Smith's • August 4: Miami - French Tuesday at Vita • August 4: Los Angeles - French Tuesday at the Ritz Carlton • July 29: Wine tasting in Sacramento by the Society of Wine Educators • July 28: New York - French Tuesdays at Tenjune • July 28: San Francisco - French Tuesdays at Fluid
• July 26-31: 'Sud de France Women in Wine' Summer Press Trip Four food and wine journalists from the US and based in the New York area attended the ‘Sud de France Women in Wine’ press trip from July 26-31. 11 different wine estates were visited over a period of five days and the journalists had the opportunity to taste close to 100 different wines from over 17 different appelations within the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The journalists gained a great understanding for the quality of the wines coming from the Languedoc-Roussillon region and a great understanding for the passion and spirit of the individual winemakers from each of the various appelations. • July 21: Los Angeles - French Tuesdays at Hotel Westwood
• July 21: Miami - French Tuesdays at Bancroft • July 14: New York - Bastille Day with the French Tuesdays Sud de France celebrates Bastille Day with the French Tuesdays at Tavern on the Green in Central Park for an unforgettable evening of Languedoc-Roussillon wines and fun • July 14: San Francisco - Bastille Day with the French Tuesdays
• July 14: Miami - Bastille Day with the French Tuesdays
• July 14: Los Angeles - Bastille Day with the French Tuesdays • July 12: New York Bastille Day on 60th Street with Alliance Francaise
Sud de France will be the exclusive wine sponsor of this traditional event organized by the Alliance Francaise. A central booth in the street fair will promote the Sud de France brand and participating producer and a special wine tasting will take place during the afternoon inside the French Institute. More information at http://www.bastilledaynyc.com/
 • July 11: Atlanta - Bastille Day Promotion with Alliance Francaise
• July 7: Miami - French Tuesdays at Segafredo Brickell
• July 7: Los Angeles - French Tuesdays at the Beverly Hilton Hotel • June 30: New York - French Tuesdays at the Hudson Hotel • June 30: San Francisco - French Tuesdays at Fluid
• June 23: Los Angeles - French Tuesdays at One on Sunset • June 18: Cape Cod - Consumer Wine Dinner • June 17: Boston - Consumer Wine Dinner
• June 16: New York - French Tuesdays at the Russian Tea Room
• June 12: Montana - Consumer Wine Dinner • June 11: Montana - Trade Event - Seminar on Sud de France and the grapes/regions • June 11: Montana - Trade Event - Tasting and Education • June 10: Montana - Consumer Wine Dinner • June 4: Louisville, KY - Consumer Wine Dinner • May 31: New York Pop Rally Event with the MoMA • May 11: New York Sud de France Wine Tasting with the FIAF
In partnership with the French Institute Alliance Française, a Sud de France degustation was organized to discover the wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon Region. Master Sommelier at Le Cru Restaurant Raj Vaidya led the class and presented the particularities of our wines.
• April 14: New York Sud de France Inauguration Party at Nikki Beach The Maison de la Région celebrated its inauguration with a Sud de France party in collaboration with the French Tuesdays at the Nikki Beach Midtown. A panel of 8 producers presented their specificities and way of making to specialized media.
• February 27– March 1: New York Wine Expo
The Maison de la Région and Sud de France Export regrouped 11 producers around the Sud de France banner to participate to the New York Wine Expo and meet new opportunities with the trade, the media and the general public.

• February 14: Tasting at Astor Wines and Spirits Center A selection of four wines was presented at this tasting: - Picpoul de Pinet "Gaujal de St. Bon," Gaujal 2007 - Corbières Blanc, Ch. Ollieux Romanis 2007 - St.-Chinian "Travers de Marceau", Rimbert 2007 - Faugères, La Croix Belle 2004 • January 28: Tasting at Astor Wines and Spirits Center A selection of four wines was presented at this tasting: - Corbières "Premier Pas", Dom. des Deux Anes 2006 - Muscat de Rivesaltes, Clos des Camuzeilles 2004 - Pic Saint-Loup "Les Tonillières," Mas Foulaquier 2005 - Pinot Noir, Les Chemins de Bassac 2007
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