Sud de France Festival hits New York City

October 7, 5:52 PMNY Wine Shopping ExaminerTracy Ellen Kamens

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Spanning along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region is situated in the Southwest of France, stretching from the Spanish border to just West of the Rhone Valley. It is a large, geographic area and includes ~30 different appellations, along with a vast number of Vin de Pays and simple table wines. Previously, this was a region known for quantity and not quality, but things have changed significantly over the past several years.

While most of the international grapes are grown here, the region is primarily known for red grapes Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Grenache, frequently blended together. Among the white varieties are Viognier, Picpoul Blanc and Roussanne.  Dry and fruity roses are also produced as are fortified dessert wines. The majority of these wines are well priced, offering great value under $20.00 and many under $15.00.

If you are unfamiliar with this region, now is a great time to discover it. Sud de France Export, the agency that represents this wine region, is hosting a month-long celebration of these wines at venues throughout New York City.

Several educational events are being held at the Masison de la Region Languedoc-Roussillon (see the article from NY Wine Examiner, Lisa Carley). However, numerous, smaller tastings are being offered at several wine stores this month.

October 8, 2009
Columbus Circle Wines hosts the winemaker from Domaine de la Patience
5:00 – 8:00pm, Free!
1802 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-0764

Mister Wright Fine Wine and Spirits hosts a wine tasting
5:00 – 8:00pm, Free!
1593 3rd Avenue (between 89th & 90th streets), New York, NY. 10128
(212) 722-4564

Bacchus Wine Made Simple - walk-around tasting with Riedel glassware
7:30 – 8:30pm, $15
2056 Broadway (between 70th & 71st streets), New York, NY, 10023
(212) 875-1200

October 9, 2009
Grand Wines & Spirits hosts a wine tasting
6:00 – 9:00pm, Free!
30-05 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 728-2520

Chambers Street Wines hosts a wine tasting
5:00 – 8:00pm, Free!
148 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
(212) 227-1434

Gotham Wines & Liquors hosts the winemaker from Domaine de la Patience
4:00 – 7:00pm, Free!
2517 Broadway at 94th Street, New York, NY. 10025
(212) 932-0990

October 10, 2009
Discovery Wines hosts the winemaker from Domaine de la Patience
5:00-8:00PM
10 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
(212) 647-7833

Harlem Vintage hosts a wine tasting
4:00 – 7:00pm, Free!
2235 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, NY 10027
(212) 866-9463

Le Dû’s Wines hosts a wine tasting
3:00-6:00PM
600 Washington St., New York, NY, 10014
(212) 924-6999 

September Wines - In-store tasting with Chateau La Roque
6-9PM
100 Stanton Street
(212) 388 0770

October 15, 2009 & October 16, 2009
67 Wine & Spirits hosts a wine tasting
4:00 – 7:00pm, Free!
179 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY. 10023
(212) 724-6767 

Thirst Wine Merchants hosts a wine tasting
6-9PM
187 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 596-7643

October 17, 2009
Mister Wright Fine Wines hosts a wine tasting
4:00 – 7:00pm, Free!
1593 3rd Avenue (between 89th & 90th streets), New York, NY, 10128
(212) 722-4564

Discovery Wines hosts a wine tasting
5:00-8:00PM
10 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
(212) 647-7833 

October 18, 2009
Bacchus Wine Made Simple hosts a wine tasting
3:00 – 7:00pm, Free!
2056 Broadway (between 70th & 71st streets), New York, NY, 10023
(212) 875-1200

October 22, 2009
Beekman Liquors hosts a wine tasting
4:00-7:00PM, Free!
500 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017
(212) 759-5857

October 23, 2009
Chambers Street hosts a wine tasting
5:00 – 8:00pm, Free!
148 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
(212) 227-1434

October 24, 2009
Chelsea Wine Vault  hosts a wine tasting
2:00 – 5:00pm, Free!
75 Ninth Avenue (in Chelsea Market), New York, NY 10011
(212) 462-4244