Carfagna’s is pleased to welcome Christine Mercnik, proprietor of Grace Under Pressure, for a truly “special” tasting. Christine represents 8 of the 24 Vignerons of Club Trésors de Champagne (producers of Special Club Champagne)! She knows Champagne, particularly Special Club Champagne, as well as one could possibly know the subject.
This particular event represents the epitome of Champagne Seminar/Tasting… for both the Industry Folks and our Wonderful Clients. The tasting will be on Wednesday, May 15th @ Carfagna’s.
The Special Club Educational Seminar… 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm
The Educational Component (limited to 20 seats):
Christine will focus on the history of Special Club, the members, and specifically the producers of the Champagnes that will be presented, all of whom she knows quite well. We will discuss the Champagnes and the subtle differences that set them apart.
In this session, we will taste 4 Special Club Champagnes and 2 non-vintage Champagnes, all made by Special Club producers.
We’ll have charcuterie (and some junk food) to accompany the tasting.
The Casual Tasting… 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
The Casual Tasting Component (limited to 30 folks):
This tasting, held in the Piazza w/Christine, we will taste and discuss the Champagnes of the Special Club Producers. We will taste 2 Special Club, and 4 non-vintage Champagnes, all made by Special Club producers.
We’ll have our Michelle’s Grazing Charcuterie Table, Hors d’oeuvre & Carfagna’s Famous Pizza.
The Special Club Seminar: $95.00/person
The Casual Tasting: $75.00/person
The Seminar & Casual Tasting: $150.00/person
- Pre-purchase Only (no tickets at the tasting)
- Wine available for purchase at tasting; 10% discount on 6+ bottles
- Must be 21+ years for the tasting.
- Cancellations must be by Sunday, May 12th.
Cheers… Raj!