Friday's Seminars
Wines of the Year Tasting
A retrospective tasting showcasing Wine Spectator's Wines of the Year. Each year, one wine leads our Top 100 list. Eight of these No. 1 wines were tasted with their owners and/or winemakers. Wine Spectator senior editor James Laube and editor-at-large Harvey Steiman co-moderated.
Natural Wines in the 21st Century
Wine Spectator columnist Matt Kramer on the most controversial subject in winemaking today: Can we take manipulation too far? Presenting three wines made in the most naturalistic fashion, Kramer made his case for the desirability of such wines in 21st-century winemaking.
Masseto Tasting
A salute to Masseto, the pure Merlot made by Tenuta dell'Ornellaia that is one of Italy's most sought-after wines. Lamberto Frescobaldi, owner, and Leonardo Raspini, managing director, led a vertical tasting of eight vintages going back to 1995. Wine Spectator senior editor James Suckling moderated.
Château d'Yquem Tasting
A once-in-a-lifetime vertical tasting from Château d'Yquem, producer of the world's most prestigious sweet white wines. Yquem director Pierre Lurton presented eight vintages of this rare and opulent wine. Wine Spectator senior editor James Suckling led the tasting.
