Riedel VIP Tasting to Kick Off Vintage Ohio

One of the world's iconic wine stars will be featured at a preview to the 2010 Vintage Ohio wine festival. This is a chance to spend an elegant evening with Max Riedel of the famed Riedel Austrian crystal company while enjoying incredible Ohio Wines. Using wines from across the region Max will illustrate how his stemware provides an exceptional tasting experience versus regular wine glasses.

The event will take place on Thursday, August 5, at Quail Hollow Resort in Concord, Ohio. The cost is $95 per person and includes the program, an hors d'oeuvres reception, fine wine tasting and a collection of lovely Riedel stemware ($125 retail value) to take home. Register at OhioWines.org. Only 100 seats are available.

As the event begins, you will stroll through a collection of luxury cars provided by sponsors Stoddard Porsche and Willoughby Audi. Upon arrival in the Quail Hollow ball room, you will enjoy a glass of sparkling water and a cheese display presented in part by our host, Quail Hollow resort and by Adam's Reserve cheddar cheese.

Then Max will work his "magic" with a presentation of the famed Riedel stemware showcasing some of the best Ohio wines from across the state. Following the program, Quail Hollow will present a lovely hors d'oeuvres reception complemented by another glass of award winning Ohio Wines.

The wines selected by the Riedel team for this special event include 2007 Grand River Valley Reserve Chardonnay from Debonne' Vineyards in Madison, 2008 Grand River Valley Gewürztraminer from Ferrante Winery in Geneva, 2008 Grand River Valley Pinot Noir Select from St. Joseph Vineyard in Thompson and from Dover, Ohio, Breitenbach Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon.

At the conclusion of the evening, your own set of Riedel glasses, valued at $125, will be wrapped for you to take home before you leave to stroll once more among the Porsche and Audi vehicles displayed under the Quail Hollow portico.

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