AmEx Parker/Boulud Event

[cabrales]

For $895/person, AmEx platinum is offering "A Vintage Evening at Daniel with Robert Parker, Jr." on April 7, 2003. Reservations begin on February 6, 2003, at 2 pm EST.

The wines of the Rhone will be featured. "Your evening begins with a walk-around tasting reception showcasing the most recent vintages the region has to offer. Then sit down and enjoy a variety of older Rhone vintages, expertly paired with a five-course dinner. Born and raised in the Rhone valley, Chef Boulud will create a menu of signature dishes inspired by his native region. Mr. Parker will offer insights on the wines, share his unparalleled expertise, and entertain your questions throughout the evening. As momentos of your experience, you'll take home autographed copies of the latest Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide and Chef Boulud's most recent cookbook, Chef Daniel Boulud Cooking in New York City."

The event appears to be priced rather highly for Rhone wines.

[Jason Perlow]

So? Are you going? Or did we finally enter "even Cabrales thinks this is crazy" territory?

[cabrales]

Jason -- I'm not going. I have declined before attendance at wine-driven events that I deem unreasonably priced. That is particularly the case since I am not developed with respect to wine appreciate at this time.

[marcus]

Have they announced the wines being served. Without this info, it's a crap shoot. However, Rhone wines can certainly be sufficiently expensive to justify a high price. Guigal single vintage Cote Roties can easily sell for 250-350 a bottle, as can Chateau Rayas. La Chapelle 1961, undoubtedly not in this tasting, sells for well over $1000.