Wine Society of Bent Tree Country Club

Wine Society MembershipSweet, red, dry, white, bubbly or not, members of the Wine Society enjoy and learnabout all varieties of wine from around the world. The Wine Society of Bent Tree CountryClub has 100 members who enjoy monthly wine events such as dinners, tastings and“stock your cellar” events.The Wine Society of Bent Tree Country Club was founded on the premise of enjoyingmember to member camaraderie, good wine and great food. From the wine novice tothe tenured vino collector, the Wine Society of Bent Tree Country Club will provideunique opportunities to taste and explore the vast world of wine, wine making, winehistory and all the enjoyment that accompanies fermented grape juice.Full Wine Society Membership$100 per member one time initiation fee$200 per person annual dues, $350 per couple to be billed in September Membership is limited to 100 persons or 50 couples

2016 Exclusive CalendarEvents are open to Members of the Wine Society of Bent Tree Country Club OnlyUnless otherwise notedThursday January 14 Prisoner Wine Company TastingThursday February 25Friday March 18 Tasting TuscanyWednesday March 30 Tour de France Part II:Thursday April 28 Alsace TastingSaturday June 4 Gerard Bertrand TastingSaturday September 10 Macauley Vineyard TastingSaturday October 1 Riedel VarietalFri or Sat Oct 21,22,28,29 Specific Glass TastingSaturday November 19Saturday December 17 Napa Valley Showdown: Mountain Fruit versus Valley Floor Fruit Classification of 1855: Bordeaux Classified Growth Dinner Far Niente Family <Dinner or Tasting?> Stock Your Cellars Tasting Holiday Wine Dinner *Dates & times are subject to change

Prisoner Wine Company TastingThursday, January 146:00 p.m. Reception6:30 p.m. Event StartWillow RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyEstablished in 2009, The Prisoner Wine Co. emergedwith the change in ownership of the premier NapaValley red blend, The Prisoner and the archetypalCalifornia Zinfandel, Saldo. With over a decade ofwinemaking experience winemaker Jen Beloz andThe Prisoner Wine Company’s family of growers andwinemaking team grow and produce a selection ofpremium blends including Cuttings, Blindfold, and Thorn.

Tasting TuscanyThursday, February 256:00 p.m. Reception6:30 p.m. Event StartWillow RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyMr. Giacomo Tachis, the greatest Italianwine expert and inventor of the perfectwine Sassicaia, said of Tuscany, “Herethere is light, the sun. Radiant sunlight and the right soil are the soul of wine. But thetradition of the countryside and the memory of men are the solid basis of theextraordinary Tuscan wine culture.”Undoubtedly the countryside of Tuscany offers pure beauty, romance and serenity.Understanding the wines grown here can be complex and strikingly enjoyable if youknow what you are looking for.Join us as we demystify the hills of Tuscany through tasting and talking with noted Italianwine expert, Certified Specialist of Wine and native Italian, Emiliano Monchiero, CSW.

Tour de France Part II:Alsace TastingFriday, March 186:00 p.m. Reception6:30 p.m. Event StartWillow RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyBack again for a second time, Theirry PlumettazCertified Specialist of Wine and French WineExtraordinaire joins us to taste the vibrant and floralwines of Alsace.The wines of Alsace have always been in a bit of apickle. Alsace’s location on the border of Germanyand France has influenced the region over thecenturies in a mystifying and sometimes conflictingway. Although Germanic grape varieties, like Gewurztraminer and Riesling dominate, allwines are crafted with a very different French flair. Brilliant acidity and mineralities aretypical characteristics of these wines possessing balanced ripeness and alcohol with nooak aging.

Gerard Bertrand TastingWednesday, March 306:30 p.m. Reception7:00 p.m. Event StartWillow RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyWhere do we start? Let’s start by welcomingGerard Bertrand, pioneer, owner of eponymousbrand, benchmark wine producer and authenticambassador from the South of France.Awarded the “Red Winemaker of the Year” in 2012at the International Wine Challenge (the mostprestigious international competition around) andnamed “Best European Winery of The Year” byinternational magazine Wine Enthusiast this portfoliohails from Langeudoc Roussillon, the largest wineproducing region in the world.Considered a leader of organic wines in France, Gerard has accumulated eightdistinctive estates representing welcoming wines innovatively produced withauthenticity and excellence. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy world renowned wineswith a world renowned winemaker.

Macauley Vineyard TastingThursday, April 286:00 p.m. Willow Room6:30 p.m. Event StartWillow RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyMac Watson, proprietor of Macauley Vineyardjoins us for an exclusive tasting for the WineSociety of Bent Tree Country Club. TheMacauley label was originally established in the1980s. In 2001 Mac revived the family label withchildhood friend and winemaker Kirk Venge.Mac and Kirk have one goal: to source thehighest quality fruit in Napa Valley and make wines of extraordinary depth andpersonality. The grapes they choose showcase the terroir of the vineyards and create aremarkable wine-drinking experience.

Riedel Varietal Specific Glass TastingSaturday, June 45:00 p.m. Reception5:30 p.m. Event StartOak RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyDoes a wine glass really enhance the wine?We’ll let you be the judge. In this 90 minutewine tasting each member will learn througha compelling demonstration that the shapeand design of a wine glass affects wine’s taste.Included in this unique event is a take home set of grape varietal specific glassware.

Napa Valley Showdown:Mountain Fruit versusValley Floor FruitSaturday, September 106:00 p.m. Reception6:00 p.m. Event StartWillow RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyDoes elevation, sun exposure and soil really make a difference in the final product weenjoy in our glass? We think so.In this epic battle of grapes grown and wines produced in Napa Valley we have set thestage for the showdown at Bent Tree Country Club: Mountain fruit versus Valley Floorfruit. Which is better? Only you will have the final say…

Classification of 1855:Bordeaux Classified Growth DinnerSaturday, October 16:30 p.m. Reception7:00 p.m. Dinner StartLake RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyLimited to 20 MembersRegistration Opens September 1 at 8:00 p.m.In preparation for the Exposition Universelle de Paris (similar to the World’s Fair)Napoleon III wanted to display to the world the best wines Bordeaux had to offer. Withover 10,000 producers in Bordeaux the classification process sought to rank the bestwine producers in five unique classes for red wine. Amazingly enough, 160+ years later,much of the original 1855 classification is still valid.Considered the gold standard in the world of wines, vino from this historic region oftencommands the highest prices in the world arguably due to quality, history, limitedquantities and high demand. A majority of classified Bordeaux wines are purchased bycollectors to be enjoyed 10, 20, even 30 years after bottled.Join us for this very limited dinner exploring the five different classified growths with oneof Dallas’s premier Bordeaux importers, Jereboam Wines.

Far Niente Family of WinesOctober 21,22,28,296:30 p.m. Reception6:30 p.m. Dinner StartWillow RoomOpen to WS Members Only<Insert Promo>Anita from Glazer’s is confirming the availability of Beth Nickel(Proprietress of Napa Valley wineries Far Niente, Dolce, Nickel & Nickel, and EnRoute).

Stock Your Cellars TastingSaturday, November 196:00 p.m. Event StartOak RoomOpen to all BTCC MembersWith the spirit of giving soonupon us, this will be a greatopportunity to stock yourcellars, gift baskets, and getin the holiday spirit. Please join us for a casual evening of hors d’oeuvres and greatwines to taste at your leisure.A List of participating wineries will be published to all Members of Bent Tree CountryClub a few weeks in advance.

Second Annual Holiday DinnerSaturday, December 176:00 p.m. Reception6:30 p.m. Event StartOak RoomOpen to WS Members OnlyThe Signature Event of the Bent Tree CountryClub Wine Society will be an elegant eveningof exquisite food and wines paired together ina classical and formal setting. After dinner enjoy dancing to live classical music anddesserts as we celebrate a successful 2016 for the Wine Society of Bent Tree CountryClub.Jacket & Tie Required, Tuxedo Preferred

Event DescriptionsWine Tastings are casual gathers held with the intent to expose members to a certainnumber of wines. Typically various cheeses, crackers and fresh fruits will be served toenhance the experience while ensuring the focus remains on the wines being tasted.These events are designed to last 45 – 75 minutes.Wine Dinners are designed to provide members with a full culinary experience throughcareful consideration of pairing each wine with a specific culinary creation. Theseevents will typically last no less than two hours as each member will experience a four tofive coursed meal with superb wines.Registration and Cancellation PolicyThe details for each event is posted on the Club’s website. Pricing for each event varies,as a portion of each member’s dues is used to subsidize the cost of each event.Registration will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Billing will not be applied if youcancel at least 72 hours in advance.Guest PolicyMembers of the Wine Society of Bent Tree Country Club are allowed invite guest. Inorder to maintain exclusivity of the Wine Society of Bent Tree Country Club Members ofBent Tree Country Club are not allowed to attend events unless the event is deemed tobe open to all Members of Bent Tree Country Club.Resignations and Waitlist PolicyResigning Members of the Wine Society of Bent Tree Country Club must submit theirrequest in writing to Club Management. Forfeiting one’s membership will result in the lossof the one-time initiation fee. Annual dues may be reimbursed at a prorated amount atthe discretion of management and could vary depending on the time of year and/orhow many events have taken place.Members of Bent Tree Country Club in good standing requesting to join the WineSociety of Bent Tree Country Club must submit their request in writing to ClubManagement. Membership will be granted in the order requests are made on a firstcome first serve basis. Should a Member on the waitlist decline membership into theWine Society of Bent Tree Country Club they will lose their spot on the waitlist by beingplaced at the end.