This week I’ll be telling you all about a great event next Tuesday March 8th at the Airport Hilton. It’s a night of Education, Sophistication & Celebration that benifits Wichita’s Orpheum Theatre and yours truly will be the wine host for the evening.
Tuesday, March 8, Hilton Wichita Airport
“The History & Mystery of Wine Presentation” – 5:30 p.m.
Wines of Louis M. Martini Wine Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
Cost • $95 • Seating Limited
Learn more about this event and make reservations NOW!
First up is Dr. Elliot Engel with an interesting and fun look at the History & Mystery of wine, the topic he will be presenting at the Hilton on March 8th. Dr. Engel is a renowned author and lecturer who has thousands of fans world-wide who are professed lovers of literature, humor, and enlightening entertainment.
In the second half Michael Martini, winemaker and proprietor of Louis Martini winery will be joining me to talk about this storied and historical family winery, the vineyards and wines he produces and the wines that will be served at the Orpheum event March 8th.
Mike Martini grew up in his father and grandfather’s vineyards, learning first-hand what it takes to make world-class wines. When he wasn’t in school in rural St. Helena, he was working at the winery, or out riding horses. Today, St. Helena has grown up, and Mike rides a motorcycle, but he still gets up every day to make Cabernet Sauvignon that will make his family proud. A graduate of the world-renowned winemaking program at U.C. Davis, Mike worked alongside his father before taking over the reins as winemaker in 1977. He continues to develop his own strong personal style, creating wines that are balanced, complex, and well-suited to accompany foods.
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
Louis M. Martini 2007 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc from the Alexander Valley aged for 16 months in new and used French, American and Hungarian oak barrels with a mixture of medium and medium plus toasting levels to add flavor and complexity. Dark ruby color with opulent aromas and flavors of dried cherries, tobacco, leather, cedar, and vanilla. The layers and intensity of flavors evolve into a plush, lingering finish with velvety tannins.
We’ll also be tasting and talking about the other Martini wines served at the event dinner March 8th, which include; the Sonoma, Napa and Monte Rosso Cabernets!