Talbot International Food & Wine Festival

Event Schedule

Thursday, October 4th 5 -7:00 pm VIP Reception for our Sponsors and special guests at the Inn at 202 Dover featuring International foods and wines from around the World. These wines will be served with hor' d'oeuvres from each of the countries represented.
	WINES
	Producer	Name	Region	Varietal
	*Italy*
	Braida Livon	2001 Bricco dell’Uccellone 2006 Collio Pinot Grigio	Piedmont Friuli	Barbera Pinot Grigio

	France
	Girardin Branaire Ducru	2005 Puligny-Montrachet V.V. 2003 Chateau Branaire Ducru	Burgundy Bordeaux	Chardonnay Cab/Mer/P.V.

	Spain
	Bodegas Fernandez Morgadio	2004 Tinto Pesquera 2006 Albarino	Ribera del Duero Galicia	Tempranillo Albarino

	New Zealand
	Bel Echo	2006 Sauvignon Blanc	Marlborough	Sauvignon Blanc

	Argentina
	Catena Catena	2005 Malbec Mendoza 2005 Chardonnay	Mendoza Mendoza	Malbec Chardonnay

	Australia
	Yalumba	2004 M/G/S	Barossa	Mou/Gre/Shiraz

	United States
	Chehalem Frog’s Leap	2004 Pinot Noir Reserve 2005 Chardonnay	Willamette Vally Napa	Pinot Noir Chardonnay

	Hor' d'oeuvres
	Italy -	Veal Smalltime Bruschetta Ricotta and Berries Canape Pesto and whole milk mozzarella on French Baguette

	Argentina -	Pork Churrasco Bruschetta Sweet Plantain Puree on Toasted Baguette Aged Goat Cheese with Toasted Garlic Phyllo Cups

	America -	Crayfish Etouffee in Phyllo Cups Lobster Thermador Canape Chicken Sonoma on French Baguette

	Spain -	White Anchovy and Capers in Phyllo Cups Pan Seared Sweetbread Bruschetta Lavendar Rice Pudding Canape

	Australia -	Grilled Kangaroo Loin on French Baguette Figs on Miniature Meringues BBQ Shrimp Bruschetta
	There is still time to become a Sponsor.


Friday, October 5th 5-9pm First Friday Gallery Walk - At galleries throughout downtown Easton. (See Gallery details)

Friday, October 5th Make reservations for an International Dining Experience that will feature six unique restaurants creating exceptional cuisine paired with specially selected wines from each of six different countries; Argentina, Australia, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. Please see individual restaurants for dinner start times. (See Restaurants details) Mason’s - Argentina Inn at Easton - Australia Restaurant Local - France Scossa - Italy Inn at 202 Dover - Spain Out of the Fire - American Boutique

Saturday, October 6th 11:00-4:00 Stroll the streets of our International Village where you will be able enter each “country” by purchasing your “Passport," clearing “customs," and then sampling each country’s exceptional wines with unique hors d’ouerves as well as viewing cultural and tourism exhibits highlighting each country. (See Venues details) Argentina - Mason’s Restaurant Australia - Tented Pavillion on Harrison Street France - the historic Avalon Theater Italy - Waterfowl Festival Building Spain - Inn at 202 Dover American - Waterfowl Festival Building

Saturday, October 6th Throughout the Afternoon Attend an entertaining and informative series of Seminars held by three of the area’s most well known wine experts that will provide valuable information to both the novice and the well informed. Interact with the experts and have the opportunity to ask questions and unravel some of the unnecessary “mystique” associated with the rather uncomplicated enjoyment of one of nature’s most satisfying experiences. See Seminars details 11:40 - 12:20PM Session 1: Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, "The Art of Tasting: A Blind Tasting of wines from Oregon and Italy" 12:50 - 1:30 PM Session 2: Ray O' Mara, Certified Wine Educator, “The Red Wines of Spain: a style for every occasion and every taste” 2:00 - 2:40 PM Session 3: Bill Shepard, Wine Editor, Bonjour Paris "Everything You Always Wanted To Know (but were afraid to ask) About Stocking A Wine Cellar." All seminars to be held at the Academy Art Museum and are included in the price of Admission.

Saturday, October 6th 11:00 – 6:00 The International Marketplace will be the place to buy the wines featured in the six international venues; as well as delicacies, wine ware, art, and other products used to enhance the entire food and wine experience. International Marketplace is located in the tented area next to the Bullitt House (directly across the street from the Tidewater Inn)

Live Auction 3:00 pm Tented area at corner of Harrison & South Streets. Raffle Drawing to immediately follow Auction.

Saturday Evening Concert 7:00-8:00 After a busy a day of “international travel” and wine tasting, relax by attending a concert hosted by the Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival at the historic Avalon Theatre in downtown Easton created especially to provide a taste of music. The concert will end early enough so that you will be able to conclude a perfect day by dining at one of the participating restaurants in Easton and throughout Talbot County. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.musicontheshore.org

Saturday Evening Dinners Throughout Talbot County, sample great dining experiences in one of our area’s unique dining establishments by reserving your table and experience Internationally themed dinners in a variety of locations throughout the county. (See Saturday Dinner details)


Talbot International Food & Wine Festival 101 Marlboro Ave, Ste. 53 P.O. Box 1366 Easton, MD 21601 1-888-233-0807 410-822-7922 fax festival@talbotfoodandwine.com

Proceeds will fund programs and services of the United Fund of Talbot County and the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce.