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PFV events in Chicago on April 23 & 24, 2001,

The 2001 PFV gathering follows the past London event by just a few months and will therefore still be under the presidency of Baroness Philippine de Rothschild .

This time most members of PFV will have to fly across the Atlantic to be in Chicago on April 23 & 24, 2001 for their annual event to be held at the Chicago Ritz Carlton .

On April 23, 2001 (5:30 – 8:00) PFV members will present a Grand Tasting featuring forty fine wines accompanied by the appetizers of Chef George Bumbaris. The price is $85. For bookings, please contact the AIWF at 1 800 274 2493 .

A gala dinner will take place the next day at the Ritz Carlton, on April 24, 2001 - black tie optional. The price is $250 per person.
    PFV members in attendance and list of the wines served :
  • Hubert de Billy - Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 1990
  • Egon Müller - 1997 Scharzhofberger Kabinett
  • Frédéric J. Drouhin - 1997 Beaune Clos des Mouches blanc
  • Marcia Mondavi - Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1997
  • Marimar Torres - Grans Muralles 1997
  • Piero Antinori - 1995 Brunello di Montalcino “Pian delle Vigne”
  • Michel Jaboulet - Hermitage La Chapelle 1991
  • Pablo Alvarez - Vega Sicilia Unico 1985 in Magnum
  • Philippine de Rothschild - Château Mouton Rothschild 1986
  • Etienne Hugel - Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1997
  • Dominic Symington - 1970 Graham’s Vintage Port
In the course of the dinner a PFV collection case is going to be auctioned for charity.

For all reservations, call AIWF at 1 800 274 2493


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