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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Wine Tasting Friends and Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you Tracy for putting this together. The wines and cheese/chocolate pairings sound great.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Note that if this description wets your thirst, we can accommodate a few walk-ins.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">See you Saturday.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">John<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Tracy Soforenko [mailto:tracy.soforenko@gmail.com]
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:03 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Jeffrey Eisenberg' <jeffeisenberg@msn.com>; John Halverson <jwh100@outlook.com>; 'Sandy Halverson' <sjh300@outlook.com>; deepa.goraya@gmail.com; 'Alan Schlank' <aschlank@verizon.net>; joe hobson <joehobson@comcast.net>; 'Kathryn Webster, National
Student President' <nabs.president@gmail.com>; Susan D'Mello <susan.dmello86@gmail.com>; 'Sean McMahon' <sean.mcmahon.dc@gmail.com>; Sarah Blumberg <sarahblumb@gmail.com>; nancyyeager542@comcast.net; Evelyn <evelyn.valdez212@gmail.com>; 'Christine Grassman'
<cfgrassman@icloud.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> 2019 Potomac Chapter Wine Tasting Notes and order forms<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please find below the bio of our presenter along with a description of the wines, cheese and chocolates to be served.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I have also attached the order form which will be used for those who order wines.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We could probably take on a few walk ins so feel free to reach out if there are more people who want to attend.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>NFB Wine Tasting: September 14, 2019<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Presenter, Mr. Tim Morse<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Wine Credentials / Marks<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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Winemaking Certificate – UC Davis<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Diploma of Wines & Spirits – Wine & Spirits Education Trust<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Certified Sommelier – Court of Master Sommeliers <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Certified Wine Specialist – Society of Wine Educators<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
French Wine Scholar – Wine Scholar Guild<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Italian Wine Professional – Italian Wine Central<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Certified Sherry Wine Specialist – House of Lustau<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Vineyard owner and winemaker</u></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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Secret Vineyard @ Chester Gap (experimental / non-commercial)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
2016/2017 Vintages: winner of 11 medals in 5 amateur wine competitions, named Best New Winemaker at the BottleShock Open in Lodi, CA in 2019.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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USA: CA: Napa/Sonoma; Santa Barbara & Lodi OR: Willamette Valley NY: Finger Lakes VA: Northern, Monticello regions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
France: Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Spain: Rioja, Penedes, and Ribera del Duero<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Italy: Tuscany<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:105%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
Australia: Hunter Valley (Sydney), Yarra Valley (Melbourne) and Adelaide (Barossa, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills)
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England: Hampshire, Kent & Sussex<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><u>September Wine Event - Tasting Notes<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><u>White Wines<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Pine Ridge Vineyards - Chenin Blanc / Viognier 2018, Napa Valley 2018, $14.99<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Straw yellow in color. Aromas of summer jasmine, honeyed pears, and spice lead to flavors of tropical fruits like guava, papaya, and kiwi, complemented by melons,
fresh apples, and lemon-lime. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Cheese Pairing: Brie Cheese. Brie is a soft cow’s milk cheese, named after Brie, the French region from which it originated. It is pale in color in color, with a white
rind, which is typically eaten.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Santa Barbara Winery - Sauvignon Blanc, 2017, Santa Ynez Valley, $17.99<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:black;background:white">Very pale straw color. Citrus led nose, lemon, green apple with a bit of honeydew melon. On the palate, green apple but lemon leads the way for this nice Sauvignon
Blanc.</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:black;background:white">Cheese Pairing: Goat Cheese. Goat cheese is a white, soft, tangy cheese. Note that cow’s milk and goat’s milk have similar fat contents; however, goat’s milk has more
fatty acids, which contributes to the tart taste of goat cheese.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Qupe – Chardonnay Y Block, 2016, Santa Barbara County, $18.99<o:p></o:p></b></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in">Slightly sour Meyer-lemon-pith aromas meet with honeysuckle and yellow pear on the nose of this wine. There is a strong sizzle of acidity on the palate, where green-apple flavors meet with tart nectarine and
notes of lime-peel. Very fresh and food-friendly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black">Cheese Pairing: Gruyere Cheese. Gruyere is a hard yellow <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheeses_of_Switzerland" title="Cheeses of Switzerland">Swiss cheese</a> that originated in the cantons of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_of_Fribourg" title="Canton of Fribourg">Fribourg</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaud" title="Vaud">Vaud</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_of_Neuch%C3%A2tel" title="Canton of Neuchâtel">Neuchâtel</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_of_Jura" title="Canton of Jura">Jura</a>,
and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canton_of_Bern" title="Canton of Bern">Berne</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland" title="Switzerland">Switzerland</a>. It is named after the town of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruy%C3%A8res" title="Gruyères">Gruyères</a>.
Gruyère is sweet but slightly salty, with a flavor that varies widely with age. It is often described as creamy and nutty when young, becoming more assertive, earthy, and complex as it matures.
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:black;background:white">Vibrant ruby color. Nose of Bing cherry, raspberry, floral and subtle oak. On the palate, tastes of strawberry and raspberry, along with sweet notes of cloves and
cinnamon round out this wine. Good balance.</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:black;background:white">Cheese Pairing: Parrano. Parano cheese is a cows milk cheese produced in the Netherlands. It tastes mild and nutty, combining salty and sweet flavors. Combining the
flavor of aged </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmesan" title="Parmesan">parmesan</a><span style="color:black;background:white"> with a pliant texture, Parrano is marketed as an </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy" title="Italy">Italian</a><span style="color:black;background:white">-style
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of smoke on the palate. It has a long, smooth finish.</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:black;background:white">Cheese Pairing: Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. This cheddar cheese is a hard cheese, off-white in color. Cheddar originated in the English village of Cheddar in Somerset.
Cheddar made in the classical way tends to have a sharp, pungent flavor, often slightly earthy. The "sharpness" of cheddar is associated with the levels of bitter peptides in the cheese. Cheddar is the second most popular cheese in the US after mozzarella.</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:black;background:white">A deep red color. This wine is a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Barbera. Aromas of layered complexity of dark red fruits with similar flavors of blackberry
and black currant with notes of vanilla spice. This blend is bold in flavor, but maintains a nice balanced and smooth finish.</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.25in"><span style="color:black;background:white">Chocolate Pairings: Two types of dark chocolate with 57% cocoa content. One type has cherries, the other has sea salt. The deep chocolate flavor complements the bold
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<p class="MsoNormal">Tracy Soforenko<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">202 285-4595<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com"><span style="color:#0563C1">Tracy.soforenko@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.nfbv.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.nfbv.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">National Federation of the Blind. Live the Life You Want<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></p>
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