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A Toast to Summer
Thursday, June 30, 2011, 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a special evening of fine wine and gourmet food sampling complemented by the music and commentary of wine expert and entertainer Nigel Mooney.

The evening’s wine list includes selections ranked by Wine Spectator and produced in places such as Italy, Germany, Argentina, South Africa, and U.S. wine-producing regions such as Napa Valley and Oregon.

Proceeds from the event will support the Garden's work in science and conservation, education and horticultural display.

Tickets are $100. Click here to purchase tickets.

For more information, please call (314) 577-9500, or send an e-mail to heidi.dowgwillo@mobot.org.

Sponsored by Schnucks

Wines and Irish Whiskey available for tasting and case purchase:

Moet Imperial NV
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV

Antinori Tignanello 2007
Allegrini Amarone 2007
Zenato Valpolicella Ripasso 2007
Chateau de Pez Saint-Estephe 2006
Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne 2008
Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc Graves 2007

Roederer Brut Premier NV
Antinori Cervaro Sala
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast 2009
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet 2007
Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet 2007
Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet 2007

Lazarre Pinot Blanc 2008
Neyers Carneros Chardonnay 2009
Montinore Pinot Noir 2009
Trefethen Estate Merlot 2007
Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2008
Mettler Petite Sirah 2005

Beni di Batasolio Moscato d’Asti NV
Champalou Vouvray Sec 2009
Chateau Ducasse Blanc 2009
Colle Dei Venti Barbaresco 2007
Montes Alpha Carmenere 2008
Archaval Ferrer Malbec 2009

Cade Sauvignon Blanc 2009
MacRostie Chardonnay 2008
Catena Malbec 2008
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc 2009
Robert Sinskey POV Red Blend 2007
Martinelli Syrah Terra Felice 2005

Hoffmann-Simon Riesling Piesporter
Goldtropfchen Kabinett 2009
Lassarat Pouilly Fuisse Clos de France 2009
Collosorbo Rosso di Montalcino 2008
Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne 2008
Monteti Supertuscan Red Blend 2006
Vinicola Priorat Onix Classic 2009

Nicholson Jones Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Nicholson Jones Chardonnay Alexander Valley
Nicholson Jones Cellar Arts Napa Cuvee 2007
Nicholson Jones Cellar Arts Mountain Cuvee 2006
Vin Ver’Ray Carneros Pinot Noir 2008
Vin Ver’Ray Mt. Veeder Syrah 2008

Frisk Prickly Riesling/Muscat
Stickybeak Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
Silverado Sauvignon Blanc
Silverado Chardonnay
Robert Mondavi Napa Fume Blanc
New Age White Mendoza
Chateau de Campuget Rose
Cloudline Pinot Noir

Graham Beck Gamekeeper’s Reserve
Sparkling Brut
Graham Beck Gamekeeper’s Reserve
Chenin Blanc
Masi Masiano Pinot Grigio/Verduzzo
Skyleaf Riesling
Groth Sauvignon Blanc
Leese-Fitch Chardonnay
Sensual Malbec

Caymus Vineyards Conundrum 2009
Terlato Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2008
Chanson Vire Clesse 2009
Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir 2009
Two Hands Angels Share Shiraz 2009
Jack Nicklaus Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Ruffino Prosecco NV
Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Franciscan Chardonnay Cuvee Sauvage 2007
Wild Horse Pinot Noir Cheval Sauvage 2006
Estancia Meritage 2007
Simi Landslide Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Inniskillin Vidal Icewine 2006

Irish Whiskey:
Jameson Gold
Jameson 12 year Old
Jameson 18 Year Old
Jameson Rare Vintage Reserve
Redbreast 15 Year Old
Midleton

Nigel Mooney is a critically acclaimed Irish musician. He has been a charismatic figure on the Dublin jazz-and-blues scene since the early 1980s, when he began the Gripewater Blues Band. He will release a new album this summer in conjunction with his first United States' tour. Mooney also will share with guests his great love and knowledge of wine.

Learn more about Nigel Mooney