Date & Time: 2007-02-24 | 1000 - 1345
Price: $$175
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach

The Festival once again invites those who seek a serious education in the finer things in life, whether novices or aficionados, to its teaching tastings.  The Wine Spectator Wine Seminars bring together experts ready to share their unique knowledge and offer guests a comprehensive view of today’s vin scene.  Learn about the special qualities of specific wines as well as the grapes and techniques that go into creating them. Wine Spectator executive editor Thomas Matthews will introduce each session, Riedel Crystal of America CEO Maximilian Riedel will educate guests about the advantages of finely crafted glassware, and vintners and principals from a variety of handpicked estates will lead the exciting range of tastings to follow.  Attendees will have the opportunity to register for a free one-year subscription to Wine Spectator.

• Perrier Jouët – “Bouquet of Three Fleurs”
  "For this special Wine Spectator Seminar, the House of Champagne Perrier Jouët lead by Chef de Caves Hervé Deschamps will present a special "Bouquet of Three Fleurs" tasting.  By offering an evolution of varietals, vintages, and volumes, the attending VIPs experience first-hand the beautiful unfolding of Perrier Jouët’s favored flowers.
  
  First:  750ml, Chardonnay focus, 1999 vintage: 1999 Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs
  Deschamps introduces the 'jewel in the proverbial crown' of the 'Three Fleurs" with Perrier Jouët's rare and highly-acclaimed, single varietal and single vineyard, the 1999 Fleur de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, presented in 750ml or single bottle format.  This all-Chardonnay offering showcases the 100%-rated village and single 10-acre contiguous parcel from the adjoining Bourons-Leroy and Bourons-du-Midi vineyards. 
  
  Second: 1.5 L, Focus on Pinot Noir, 1999 vintage: 1999 Fleur de Champagne Rosé
  From there, Deschamps transitions to the 1999 Fleur de Champagne Rosé.  The common denominator of the 1999 vintage becomes the vantage point to discuss the differences in varietals (a Pinot Noir focus, transitioning from all Chardonnay) as well as sizes to a double (or magnum) size contrasting from the previous 750ml. 
  
  Third:  3L, Chardonnay with Pinot Noir, 1995 vintage: 1995 Fleur de Champagne
  3 times the size, this third offering presents what our chef de caves says of the House that in the 1800s was the highest selling champagne by Christie’s: this could be one of the best bottlings still on the market at the moment - a 3L of 1995 Fleur de Champagne.  An integration of both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this large format from the 1995 vintage delivers like a robust bunch of roses.

• The Historic Vineyards of Santa Barbara County                                               
  Join Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat and Frank Ostini of Hitching Post for a rare opportunity to taste both old and new Chardonnay’s and Pinot Noirs from some of the oldest vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Included in this taste of history will be wines from Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, Bien Nacido Vineyard and Los Alamos Vineyard.
  
  
• Peter and Robert Mondavi Family Seminar
  Join Thomas Matthews, executive editor of Wine Spectator, as he welcomes Robert and Peter Mondavi, icons of the Napa Valley wine scene and co-recipients of the 2007 Southern Wine & Spirits Lifetime Achievement Award. Accompanied by their children Marc, Peter Jr., Tim and Marcia, the pioneering brothers will guide attendees through a tasting of Robert Mondavi and Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family wines as well as samplings of pre-1965 Charles Krug wines produced by Peter and Robert.
  
  Among the stellar offerings at the table will be the brothers’ most-recent collaborative effort: Ancora Una Volta. This 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates their family bond, unites their individual passions for winemaking and showcases the finest grapes from their respective vineyards. 

• Château Haut-Brion
  In 1664, Madame de Lestonnac bequeathed the Domaine of La Mission Haut-Brion to the Lazaristes Monks, a congregation founded by Saint Vincent de Paul. The “good fathers” worked to restore their property to its rightful worth. After them, the Chiapella family (owners in the 19th century) and Woltner family (owners between 1919 and 1983) never stopped improving the vineyard and modernizing the chai. 
  
  In 1983, the Dillon family, already owner of Château Haut-Brion, purchased the Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Founded in 1533, Château Haut-Brion has a long and distinguished history. It was the first wine sold under the name of its vineyard site, as opposed to larger geographical appellations. It is the oldest and smallest of the four First Growth Properties classified in the 1855 classification of the Gironde wines.
  
  Since 1935, the estate belongs to the Dillon family. Château Haut-Brion was bought by an American, Clarence Dillon, and is managed today by his granddaughter, Madame la Duchesse de Mouchy, President, and her son, H.R.H Prince Robert of Luxembourg, Vice President and Managing Director of Domaine Clarence Dillon.
  
  Today, H.R.H. Prince Robert of Luxembourg, and Mr. Jean-Philippe Delmas, Estate Manager, will offer you the possibility to taste all the wines produced in both Estates by presenting you the 1998 vintage. Undoubtedly, this is a one in a lifetime experience…