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SARASOTA FORKS & CORKS

January 28, 2012

Known as the Sun Coast’s premier wine and food fest, Sarasota Forks & Corks is a four-day whirlwind of outstanding wine and locally sourced fare. Carte Blanche was honored to take part in both the Grand and Trade Tastings at this sixth annual event. Featuring cuisine by 50 members of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals (a group of independent restaurant owners that champion local culinary legacy) and a global roster of visiting vintners and winery owners, the main event is staged at the famed Ringling Museum of Art. We capped the weekend with a private Carte Blanche and Keplinger Forks & Corks Wine Maker Dinner at the Positano beach home of Nick & Teil Allen on Longboat Key.  An incredible five course menu for 20 guests by Chef Michael Klauber was paired with Keplinger’s 2009  Red Slope and 2009 Lithic, in addition to Carte Blanche’s 2009 Chardonnay, 2009 Sandstone Seven and 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon.


Review from Antonio Galloni of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

January 20, 2012

2009  Carte Blanche Cabernet Sauvignon
Review by: Antonio Galloni
Wine Advocate: # 198 (Dec 2011)
Rating: 94
Cost: $125
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon caresses the palate with deep layers of dark red fruit, rose petals, smoke and espresso. It is a bit more voluptuous and sexy than the 2008 in its sleek, polished personality. All of the elements flow gracefully to the huge, textured finish. The 2009 is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot  Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019

2009  Carte Blanche Proprietary Red
Review by: Antonio Galloni
Wine Advocate: # 198 (Dec 2011)
Rating: 93
Cost: $95
The 2009 Proprietary Red comes across as quite sumptuous. It lacks some of the classicism of the 2008. Instead, readers will find a wine loaded with dark red fruit, smoke, tar, incense and licorice. This is bigger than the 2008 but not quite as delineated. It makes up for that with gorgeous richness and balance. The 2009 is 47% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.


Wine Dinners

January 19, 2012

Carte Blanche held private wine dinners at the following New York institutions: The Leash (Jan. 19, 2012), The Links (April 12) and The Brook (April 25). A huge thanks to these wonderful NYC institutions for giving Carte Blanche the opportunity to introduce our wines to their members this January and April! The opportunity was greatly appreciated, and a thank you to our hosts.