DAY ONE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010

EVENING
6:30 pm*-10:00 pm • Grand Tastings
The New World Wine Experience begins with the Grand Tastings. This is the first of two nights to taste wine from more than 200 prestigious New World wineries from California, Oregon, Washington, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Chile that have been selected for excellence by Wine Spectator's board of editors. Each winery has been asked to pour one great vintage throughout the two nights of tastings–a wine rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator. This is a rare opportunity to meet the owners and winemakers who will be pouring their wines. These walk-around events are considered among the most educational and enjoyable features of any Wine Experience. Click here to see a list of participating wineries

*6:30pm - 7:30 pm is reserved for Complete Package registrants and other people in their party for whom they have purchased tickets. 7:30 pm is the admission time for people who are not coming to the entire weekend and have purchased Grand Tasting tickets only.

Day Two
Friday, October 29, 2010

MORNING
Part I 9:00 am–9:15 am
"Welcome and Preview of the New World Wine Experience," Marvin R. Shanken, editor & publisher, Wine Spectator.

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Part II 9:15 am–9:45 am • Riedel Glass Tasting
Georg and Max Riedel lead a tasting of two red varietals served in the family's world-renowned Riedel glasses, designed to showcase each varietal to best advantage.The glasses are yours to keep.

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Part III 9:45 am–10:00 am • My Favorite Wine #1
In each of these segments of the program, a world-acclaimed chef, each a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner, will be onstage to talk about their favorite wine while the audience tastes it—sure to be fun for all. The first celebrity chef is Charlie Palmer with a Grand Award for Aureole Las Vegas and chef/owner of many other restaurants across the U.S.

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Part IV 10:00 am–11:00 am • South Africa Tasting
A sampling of top-scoring wines coming from South Africa's modern and emerging wine industry with world-class bottles presented by the owners and winemakers. James Molesworth, senior editor, Wine Spectator, moderates the panel. The wines are:

1. de Trafford Shiraz Stellenbosch 2007
2. Ernie Els Wines Stellenbosch 2005
3. Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch The FMC 2007
4. Hamilton Russell Chardonnay Hemel-en-Aarde Valley 2008
5. L'Ormarins Cabernet Franc Coastal Region Anthonij Rupert 2006
6. Rust en Vrede Stellenbosch 2007
7. Spice Route Malabar Swartland 2007
8. Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch 2006

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Part V 11:00 am–11:15 am • My Favorite Wine #2
The second celebrity chef to present his favorite wine is Michael Mina, recipient of a Wine Spectator Grand Award for Michael Mina, San Francisco. He also has many great restaurants across America.

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Part VI 11:15 am–12:15 pm • Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting
A horizontal tasting of Oregon Pinot Noirs from the fantastic 2008 vintage. Each wine will be presented by the owner or winemaker. Harvey Steiman, editor at large, Wine Spectator, leads the tasting.

1. Adelsheim Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Bryan Creek Vineyard 2008
2. Archery Summit Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Red Hills Estate 2008
3. Bergström Pinot Noir Willamette Valley De Lancellotti Vineyard 2008
4. Brick House Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge Les Dijonnais 2008
5. Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Grace Vineyard 2008
6. Evening Land Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard La Source 2008
7. Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Pas De Nom 2008
8. Ken Wright Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District Savoya Vineyard 2008

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LUNCHEON
12:15 pm–1:45 pm
A gourmet lunch designed to give you an opportunity to taste a variety of wines and determine your own food and wine pairings. This is an informal venue to taste many top-scoring wines.

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AFTERNOON
Part VII 1:45 pm–2:15 pm • Miraculous Malbec Tasting
Matt Kramer, columnist, Wine Spectator, will present three Malbecs from Argentina from century-old high-elevation vineyards that he feels are the pinnacle of Argentina's Malbec miracle.

1. Achával-Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Mendoza 2008
2. Viña Alicia Malbec Luján de Cuyo Brote Negro 2008
3. Bodega Colomé Malbec Calchaquí Valley 2008

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Part VIII 2:15 pm–3:15 pm • Maison Louis Latour Tasting
A unique opportunity to taste exceptional wines from historic Maison Louis Latour in Burgundy led by seventh-generation domaine owner Louis-Fabrice Latour. A rare treat organized especially for Wine Experience guests. Bruce Sanderson, senior editor, Wine Spectator joins him. The wines are:

1. Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne 1996
2. Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne 1999
3. Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne 2002
4. Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne 2005
5. Louis Latour Corton Château Corton Grancey 1989
6. Louis Latour Corton Château Corton Grancey 1999
7. Louis Latour Corton Château Corton Grancey 2002
8. Louis Latour Corton Château Corton Grancey 2005

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EVENING
6:30 pm*–10:00 pm Grand Tastings
A second opportunity to taste the wines and meet the owners and winemakers from more than 200 specially selected wineries all of whom have been asked to pour a wine rated 90 points or higher by Wine Spectator. You can find the list of pouring wineries on www.WineExperience-nw.com.

DAY THREE
Saturday, October 30, 2010

MORNING
Part I 9:45 am–9:55 am
The first public showing of the video judged to be the winner of Wine Spectator's video contest.

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Part II 9:55 am–10:10 am • My Favorite Wine #3
The third celebrity chef presenting his favorite wine is Gary Danko, who received a Wine Spectator Grand Award for Restaurant Gary Danko, San Francisco.

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Part III 10:10 am–11:10 am • Wine Spectator's Top 10 Tasting
A tasting of the 2009 Top 10 wines as selected by the Wine Spectator board of editors and published in the December 31, 2009 issue—an annual highlight. The wines are:

1. Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Reserve 2005
2. Numanthia-Termes Toro Termes 2005
3. Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 2007
4. Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2007
5. Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio 2006
6. Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Signature 2006
7. Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2005
8. Fontodi Colli della Toscana Centrale Flaccianello 2006
9. Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2007
10. Brancaia Toscana Tre 2007

Each winery owner or winemaker will comment on their wine.

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Part IV 11:10 am–12:15 pm • Food and Wine Tasting
Back by popular demand, the Wine Experience is again the stage for our "Four Chefs"-- Mario Batali (Babbo, New York), Emeril Lagasse (Emeril's, New Orleans), Wolfgang Puck (Spago, Los Angeles) and Charlie Trotter (Charlie Trotter's, Chicago). These extraordinary culinary artists will each prepare an exciting dish which will be paired with another chef's wine selection. Thomas Matthews, executive editor, Wine Spectator, will choose the second wine for each dish. You decide who made the best choice.

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LUNCHEON
12:15 pm–1:45 pm
A gourmet lunch designed to highlight a variety of interesting, high-scoring wines. You will have an opportunity to taste and compare these wines in an informal setting.

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Part V 1:55 pm–2:10 pm • My Favorite Wine #4
Daniel Boulud, a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner for Daniel in New York City, is the fourth celebrity restaurateur to present his favorite wine.

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Part VI 2:10 pm–3:10 pm • California Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting
A horizontal tasting of eight great 2007 California Cabernet Sauvignons. These top-scoring wines were selected to show the diversity and potential of this grape varietal. Each producer will be onstage to talk about their wines—an extraordinary treat. The tasting is hosted by James Laube, senior editor, Wine Spectator. The wines are:

1. Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2007
2. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Special Selection 2007
3. Colgin IX Estate Napa Valley 2007
4. Corra Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2007
5. Peter Michael Les Pavots Knights Valley 2007
6. Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Pedregal Vineyard 2007
7. Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard CCS 2007
8. Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena Family Estate Grown 2007

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EVENING
GRAND AWARD Banquet
The "Grand Award Banquet, the crowning event of the weekend, is a lavish black-tie evening with special wines, great food and star entertainment. It is the culmination of a weekend filled with new wine experiences and new wine friends.

Get ready to enjoy an exhilarating act that will have you singing and dancing to songs you have always loved. Banquet entertainment will be announced on WineSpectator.com.

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6:30 pm Champagne Reception

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7:30 pm The Annual Grand Award Banquet.
Highlighting the evening: Wine Spectator will recognize the 2010 "Grand Award winning restaurants, so honored for having the greatest wine lists in the world. Wine Spectator will present the award to the producer of the No. 1 wine from its Top 100, as announced in the December 31, 2009 issue—Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Reserve 2005.

Tickets for the Banquet may be purchased only by complete package registrants for their guests, and by members of the wine industry.

Important Notice: The New World Wine Experience is sponsored by the Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation, which underwrites scholarships and grants to students pursuing careers in the wine industry. Attendance is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Event sponsor reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant. Must be 21 to enter.

Cancellation Policy: COMPLETE PACKAGE–A full refund is available until July 1, 2010. After that date, until September 15, there is a $500 per person cancellation fee. After September 15 there are no refunds.

GRAND TASTING AND BANQUET TICKETS–A full refund is available until October 8, 2010. After that date, there are no refunds for any tickets. Registrations and tickets may be transferred to another person at any time.

For questions, please email events@mshanken.com.