Par Ema Vallat Wang, lundi 19 décembre 2011
很荣幸受邀参加这场特殊的庆祝活动，亨利•勒顿于11月30日到圣弗朗西斯科。
日程安排很紧：品酒会、晚宴，参观美国葡萄酒产地纳帕谷（Napa Valley）。
奢华盛大晚宴期间品鉴了布莱恩12个年份酒，从1970到今天的，包括1982和2005年份酒。
活动现场的一些照片。一如既往，活动很成功。组织者是Rick和Lalita Waterman，他们是布莱恩的狂热爱好者和亨利的忠实支持者！他们是我们在加利福尼亚最好的大使！
活动之后，我们在此公布一些参加活动者的评论。
FEEDBACK FROM TASTING #1,500 & 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011:
"A VERY enjoyable afternoon and evening on Wednesday! It was so nice to see and visit with old friends again,…and new ones for me… But mostly, I want to thank you for mounting the whole event: venue, staging, production, execution; much like a Hollywood movie producer might do! A formidable task. And, a special treat – meeting Henri Lutron….One hopes he was impressed…." John Anderson, M.D.
" An absolutely outstanding event—each and every part of it. The reception, the table setups, the wines, the company, the food. Just the right number of people without compromising the gentility and ambiance. Nothing could possibly have been improved upon…" Roger Smith, M.D.
"An amazing event, the wines, the food, the whole experience…Great evening—- couldn't have been better". Alice & Rich Shelton
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated being a part of the tasting experience of the beautiful vintages of Chateau Brane-Cantenac. I have never done a vertical that even comes close to this….This taught me a lot…. I don't usually say this, but the younger vintages just blew me away. I am so impressed with the concentration and richness of wines like the 2003. That wine will live many many years…..and these wines are still somewhat affordable for those of us who love great wine and need affordability too. In tasting all these wines, I would say that the distinguishing features that I noticed relate more to the secondary characteristics. …not so much about big fruit extraction as it is about the earth and soil and underbrush nuances..and the balance too. The alcohol levels were never too high in any of these wines. I guess I should begin drinking more French Bordeaux (like this)!!
I had a chance to converse with Henri Lurton at the end of the dinner. He is a really genuine person….so gracious and easy to talk with…and very young for his age too. I hope that he will remember his experience for a very long time…and I hope that he will come back again.
The meal was great. I saw people lifting their bowls to get the last drops from the bottom of the spectacular seafood stew. And the Filet Mignon dish was also perfect. This might have been one of the most perfect meals (with wine) that I have every experienced…at least for me personally.
Thank-you again for making this all possible and best wishes," Steve DeMoulin
"Wow! What a great time I had!…The people at my table were extremely gracious and interesting…..Merci beaucoup." Archie McLaren
"Thank you so much for a wonderful evening. The dinner, the wine, simply the whole experience. I know that it took a great deal of effort…. to pull it all together, and we much appreciate it…. Congratulations on such a wonderful celebration of the Vintners Club's 40th." Joan Boothe
"Absolutely marvellous experience…" Mark Radcliffe
"A wonderful, wonderful tasting and dinner. It was awesome. I had a fabulous time…when can I come again?" Dr. Jessica Pierog
"Such a beautiful evening…the Cheateau Brane-Canenac wines, the food, the ambiance…thank you! thank you!" Susan Hills
