Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 7:57 PM
Subject: Wine at Orangewood Consulting - 32 - News flash

 

To our Wine Aficionados,

 

Introduction

This newsletter is a reminder of the tasting events next week.  A regular newsletter around the end of the month will cover more general topics, including the Mario day event.

 

Mark Rodman, from Marinda Park, is in town February 19 - 22.  Mark and his wife, Belinda, started the Marinda Park Winery after 20 years of corporate life, during which they traveled and lived on 4 or 5 continents.  Their first vintage was the 2001, which was released first in Arizona in July 2002.  The wines were a little young then, but with another 8 months in the bottle they are tasting better and better.  Mark will talk about the wines and the winery to anyone who shows up to the following events.

 

Summary of Events

Wednesday, February 19th          6:30PM – 8:00PM             Tarbell’s

Thursday, February 20th              5:00PM – 6:00PM             AZ Wine

                                                6:30PM – 8:00PM             Epicurean

Friday, February 21st                  5:30PM – 7:30PM             Duck and Decanter

Saturday, February 22nd              10:00AM – 12:00noon       AJ’s Chandler

 

Tarbell’s – 32nd Street and Camelback

Wednesday, February 19th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Tarbell’s has the Marinda Park Pinot Noir on their menu as one of their preferred Pinot Noirs.  We are not quite sure what format Tarbell’s want, but my guess is that Mark will be sitting at the bar and will be happy to pour you a sample and answer any questions about the wine and winery and how jet lagged he feels.

 

AZ Wine

Thursday, February 20th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM

AZ Wine does not yet carry the Marinda Park wines.  They have agreed to allow us to present and sample the wines during their happy hour period.  We will have the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir available for sampling.  Mark will talk informally and individually to samplers.  Signing bottles will also be an option - of course I will have some wine there for AZ Wine to sell to you!

       

Epicurean 

Thursday, February 20th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Epicurean, the site of the worldwide release of the Marinda Park wines, has a more structured event planned.  The $15 cost includes samples of the 4 Marinda Park Wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Merlot) and cheeses - I think I heard Brie mentioned.  Starting at 6:30, Mark will lead the attendees through each wine, commenting on its characteristics and interspersing information and anecdotes about the winery.  Mark will be pleased to sign any bottle of Marinda Park wine that you purchase.

         

Duck and Decanter

Friday, February 21st from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

The Duck and Decanter has a wine bar.  Mark will be there - sounds familiar - pouring samples, talking the talk and signing bottles.

 

AJ’s Chandler

Saturday, February 22nd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon

This AJ’s does not have a tasting bar, but Mark will be his charming self, talking about how his week has gone so far, signing bottles and letting you know why you should, or should not, be buying land South of Melbourne and starting a winery.

 

 

Cheers!

Richard and Laurie

 

Richard (newsletter writer) and Laurie Corles (editor)

Orangewood Consulting LLC

602.906.9566 or 602.410.3774