MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival 2015 MAWFF Program Guide | Page 20

WINEMAKERS
AND WINERIES

WINEMAKERS
AND WINERIES

Meet our international and national winemakers, descending upon the MidAtlantic from Argentina,
Australia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, South Africa, Spain, California and Oregon.

Meet our international and national winemakers, descending upon the MidAtlantic from Argentina,
Australia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, South Africa, Spain, California and Oregon.

Jim Osborn, Winemaker, Chaddsford Winery

lucila pescarmona, Director / Owner, Lagarde Winery

Winemaker Jim Osborn carries on Chaddsford Winery’s 30-year tradition of locally sourced,
quality wines in the Brandywine Valley. He is responsible for the winery’s Artisan series, small
lot wines, such as the multiple-award-winning 2012 Blaufränkisch.

She is a third generation Argentine vintner and lawyer. Founded in 1897, Lagarde has a rich
history in the Argentine Wine Industry with century-old vines. She currently runs Bodega Lagarde
alongside her sister, Sofia. She is the youngest member of the Board of Wines of Argentina.

Chaddsford Winery’s produces a wide variety of wines and every year that changes because
they pick the best fruit in order to make the best wine. This includes dry varietals like
Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir, many of these nationally acclaimed.
They also produce fun and easy to drink varietals like Niagara, Sangria and Spiced Apple,
as well as hard cider.

TASTING NOTES Bodega Lagarde, Argentina | lagarde.com.ar

Chaddsford Winery, Chadds Ford, PA | chaddsford.com

2014 Lagarde Atlas Cumbres Torrontes is yellow in color with greenish hues. Intense aroma
of fresh grapes. Scent reminiscent flowers and ripe peaches. The mouth feel is fresh. It is
light, easy to drink.
2012 Lagarde Guarda Blend is Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah. Complex,
dominated by aromas of ripe red fruits. There are also notes of spices, tobacco and smoke.
Elegant in the mouth with rounded tannins, good structure and smoothness.
2013 Lagarde Malbec Aromas of ripe red fruits and jams. Soft notes of vanilla, chocolate
and smokey scents. Very balanced with good body. The presence of tannins make it smooth
and persistent.
2012 Lagarde Primeras Viñas Cabernet Sauvignon Aroma is of fruits like cherry, pepper
and other spices. Herbs. Notes of chocolate and tobacco. The tannins are impressive,
remarkable, with moderate astringency felt in the mouth, and a cool and vibrant feel.
2012 Lagarde Primeras Viñas Malbec Aroma of red fruit and some menthol notes, coconut,
vanilla and spices which are added by the oak. Mouth velvety smooth. Unctuous mouth feel
but not too rich. Juicy and pro- longed. Lingering aftertaste.

Sample 10 wines presented in person by wine pros, including
visiting vintners, who will moderate. Taste the fruits of their
labors, listen to our winemakers tell their personal stories
and decide for yourself how the wines pair with tasty bites
provided by the chefs, presented at food stations.
Menu highlights: Barú styled Ceviche with mango, lychee
and coconut, short rib tortellini
Chefs: Jeovany Valle, Santiago Macias, Scott Megill
Winemakers: Lucila Pescarmona, Richard Grosche,
Kerry Damskey, Teresa Maroto, Sean Kramer
Wines: Lagarde Winery, Reichsrat von Buhl, Sula Vineyards,
3 Corners, Bodegas Franco-Españolas, Bodegas Valparaíso,
Blackbilly, Palmeri Wines, Grace Winery

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2013 Lagarde Altas Cumbres Extra Brut is a yellow color with golden highlights. The
fine bubbles persist in the glass for a long time. Aromas of tropical fruit, some honey and
toast. Well balanced in the mouth with good acidity, fruity. It is fresh and at the same
time unctuous.

Set against one of the largest wine cellars in Delaware,
guests will enjoy a 5-course dinner and compare California
new world wines with old world Italian vinos at the home of
Drs. Laurie Jacobs and Barry Roseman.
Menu highlights: Cream of artichokes, prosciutto-wrapped
monkfish, mushroom toast
Chefs: Susan Teiser, Fabio Raiola, Daniel Bullock,
Heather Forrester, ChefFed
Winemaker: Michael De Loach
Wines: Tenuta Il Corno, Hook & Ladder

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