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Montage Laguna Beach Continues Its Weekly Wine Seminars August - December 2010

Acclaimed Wine Series Sunday Afternoons at The Loft Bistro

Montage Laguna Beach continues its latest series of insider wine tastings and seminars in The Loft Bistro at the oceanfront resort, offered Sundays from 2 – 4 p.m. August through December.

WHO: All wine lovers welcome.

WHAT: The Artistry Of Wine is an exciting wine education series that features tastings of different varietals and vintages from wine regions around the world. Seminars and tastings led by Montage sommeliers focus on wine themes ranging from “Farewell to Summer” to “Evidence of Autumn.”

A program calendar is included below.

WHEN: Sundays, August 1 – December 26, 2010, 2 – 4 p.m.

WHERE: The Loft Bistro at Montage Laguna Beach
30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA

WHY: Montage’s talented team of sommeliers want to share their enthusiasm for wine in a relaxed comfortable environment.

HOW: $35 per person, space is limited. To reserve, please call 949-715-6420.

AUGUST 1

Pinot Grigio

Come taste some of the finest examples of Pinot Grigio from around the world. Call it Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris or Grauerburgunder, you’ll also call it a grape that can rival Chardonnay in complexity and elegance.

AUGUST 8

Oregon, More Than Just Pinot Noir

Oregon is famous for Pinot Noir that has the ripeness of California and the structure and earthiness of Burgundy. But, what else do they produce? Join us to decide if they are a one-hit wonder or if Pinot is just the tip of the iceberg.

AUGUST 15

The Diversity of Washington State

Washington has long been known for exceptional Cabernets and Merlots, but what you may not know is that the state his home to a bevy of fine wines.  Come try for yourself.

AUGUST 22

Down Under

New Zealand and Tasmania have emerged as new world wine regions with a striking diversity of styles. Taste some Pinot Noirs, sparklers, and a few other unexpected gems from our antipodean friends.

AUGUST 29

New Stars of the Central Coast

California’s Central Coast is quickly emerging as a diverse wine-producing region with strengths in its Burgundy- and Rhône-style wines. Taste some choices from up-and-coming producers that will be making headlines for years to come.

SEPTEMBER 5

No Tasting, Labor Day Weekend

SEPTEMBER 12

Farewell to Summer

Toast the end of summer with a tribute to the Mediterranean climate of Orange County, and try some wines from Southern France and Italy as we relax once more before autumn draws near.

SEPTEMBER 19

Western Hemisphere Showdown

South America rivals and often surpasses North America in the quality of many of their wines.  You be the judge: try wines made from the same grapes as expressed by both continents.

SEPTEMBER 26

A Spoonful of Sugar

Dessert wines come in a variety of styles and a wide range of flavors.  Join us to explore some classic styles as well as some off-the-beaten-path treasures.

OCTOBER 3

October Brews

Enjoy a few different examples of ales and lagers, and discover the various styles that Germany, Belgium and the New World prefer to make and drink.

OCTOBER 10

No Tasting, Columbus Day Weekend

OCTOBER 17

Glass Full of Cherries

Although wine comes from the juice of grapes, some of our favorites can be described as tasting like other fruits. Celebrate a favorite fruit by sipping on Barberas, Pinot Noirs, Cabernet Sauvignons and Amarones with the distinct taste of cherries.

OCTOBER 24

A Taste of the Earth

The wines of Champagne, Chablis and the Central Vineyards of the Loire Valley have one thing in common: fossilized oyster shells in their soil.  Enjoy the common thread of these three regions and discover what the French call the gout de terroir, or “taste of the earth.”

OCTOBER 31

Spumante and Frizzanti; Sparkling wines of Italy

An entire universe exists outside of the strict confines of Champagne. Join us to explore Italy’s  long history of producing diverse and food-friendly sparkling wines and enjoy some of the most exciting wines in the world of bubbles.

NOVEMBER 7

Southern Italy: Italy’s New Frontier

Southern Italy is attracting the world’s as a re-emerging wine region. Wines have been produced there since 1,000 A.D. but modern quality wines are a relatively new phenomenon. Come try some incredible selections from this timeless land.

NOVEMBER 14

Evidence of Autumn

Autumn in the wine world sees light and tasty wines from Beaujolais as well as the first arrivals of the southern Hemisphere’s previous vintage.  Come try the new wines to welcome fall’s  crisper days and coolers nights.

NOVEMBER 21

(What’s For) Thanksgiving Dinner?

We’re often asked to pair wines with a Thanksgiving Dinner. There are a world of choices: join us to enjoy wines you can comfortably serve this Thursday and make everyone happy.

NOVEMBER 28

No Tasting, Thanksgiving Weekend

DECEMBER 5

Art of Food and Wine Week

Join us for an exciting week of food and wine events

DECEMBER 12

Art of Food and Wine Week

Join us for an exciting week of food and wine events

DECEMBER 19

Port – Velvety Goodness in a Glass

On a brisk winter’s night, what warms body and spirit better than a glass of Port? Taste four great Port styles and see why this incredible wine never really goes out of fashion.

DECEMBER 26

No Tasting, Christmas Weekend

About Montage Laguna Beach

Montage, set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, offers 30 acres of oceanfront luxury.  The 250-room craftsman-style resort features beachfront accommodations; a 20,000-square-foot spa; destination dining at Studio; a wealth of outdoor recreation, including three pools, beach and water sports; a fine art collection; and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. For information and reservations, please contact Montage, toll-free, at 1-888-715-6700; or visit the Web site at www.montagelagunabeach.com.

About Montage Hotels & Resorts

Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan

Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company’s flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company’s second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. The newest property under development is Montage Deer Valley® in Park City, Utah, scheduled to open in 2010. www.montagehotels.com.