Well they do all donate their time for free and it is a non profit event. I think the purpose is to give them and their respective restaurants some free PR. I have to say of that of all of these La Paulee type wine events this one is by far the best.
I’ve got tickets to the VIP tasting session. I’m still mulling over the gala dinner. I’ve been to the dinner once, and it is spectacular. Well worth the gratuitous wine extracted by the sommeliers.
I will see you at the VIP tasting. Just knowing what I am bringing and that both Keller and Egon Müller will be there amongst many other great producers I would say GO to the Gala!
Is anyone aware of any offline events or other dinners, tastings, or other unofficial events? I know places like Chambers and Flat-Iron have previously had riesling producers in during this week to pour some of their wines and I’ve heard of offline dinners being held in previous years.
Let me know if you all are doing anything. Looking forward to optimizing this week.