Not forgetting "A Perfect Evening" 1,000-Point Dinner on November 22

NEW YORK CITY, US - MediaOutReach - 4 November2019 - Thisis the wine event that oenophiles have been waiting all year for. Robert Parker Wine Advocate's Matter of Taste, having been stagedin Zurich, Taipei and Napa Valley so far this year, crowns the end of 2019 witha host of extraordinary tastings, masterclasses and dinners in its New YorkCity edition.

Taking place on November 23, 2019,at the famed Ziegfeld Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan, the Grand Walkabout Tasting will feature over 250 outstanding wines,each rated 93 or more points by the esteemed troop of Robert Parker WineAdvocate reviewers. On the day itself, five Masterclasses bring you deeper into the world of iconic wines,helmed by The Wine Advocate reviewers.For a limited number of privileged guests, two wine dinners will take place on 22 and 23 November respectively attwo-MICHELIN-starred Gabriel Kreuther restaurant: "A Perfect Evening"1,000-Point Dinner and the Ultimate Hedonist's BYOB Finale Dinner.

Thebest wines under one roof

At Matter of Taste, the event lives up to itsname by bringing together over 250 of the world's top wines, each rated 93points or higher by The Wine Advocate.Champagne lovers can look forward to Champagne de Venoge and Champagne LouisRoederer, while Australian admirers have Penfolds and Torbreck for meaty reds,alongside enjoyable discoveries from Addax, Domaine de la Janasse, Seña, VegaSicilia, Weingut Markus Molitor and many more. As a value add, Grand WalkaboutTasting passes come with a 180-day free trial of Tablet Hotels Plus, forupgrades and privileges at top hotels.

For a more intimate experience, guests may optfor a VIP entry to the Grand Walkabout Tasting at additional US$100, whichallows entry one hour before doors open to the public.

The GrandWalkabout Tasting details:

November 23, 1:00 -5:00 p.m. | Ziegfeld Ballroom,141 West 54^th Street, New York

Regular Price of Admission: $225 (members) /$285 (non-members*)

At the Door Price of Admission: $250 (members) /$310 (non-members*)

*Non-member tickets come with a RobertParker.comsubscription worth US$99

Also not to be missed is theline-up of Masterclasses, featuring TheWine Advocate reviewers in specially curated sessions that feature backvintages. In the Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Retrospective Tasting:1975-2016, The Wine Advocate reviewerand Editor-in-Chief Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, alongside Chairman of theChappellet Board, Cyril Chappellet brings attendees on a journey of eightCabernet Sauvignon vintages across four decades. For Champagne houseLaurent-Perrier, only 25 iterations of Grand Siècle have ever been made. The Wine Advocate's Champagne Reviewer,William Kelley and Stéphane Dalyac of the House of Laurent-Perrier, willpresent six of these iterations all from magnum, starting with thenot-yet-released No. 25 as the youngest and No. 17 as the oldest, as well astwo vintages of the House's rosé prestige cuvee, Alexandra.

TheMasterclasses line-up:

November 23 | Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 West 54^thStreet, New York

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle --Champagne for a King | 10:00 A.M. -- 11:00 A.M. |US$200

Hundred Acre Portfolio Perspectivewith Jayson Woodbridge | 11.15 A.M. -- 12.15 P.M. | US$275

Inside Barbaresco: A Spotlight onProduttori del Barbaresco | 1.45 P.M. -- 2.45 P.M. | US$150

Chappellet Cabernet SauvignonRetrospective Tasting: 1975 -- 2016 | 3:00 P.M. -- 4:00 P.M. | US$200

Six Decades of Penfolds Grange |4.15 P.M. -- 5.15 P.M. | US$225

Lovers of rare, special bottles maynow look forward to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to savor ten spectacular wines that have all recently received 100points by The Wine Advocate.Reviewers including Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, William Kelley, Monica Larner andJoe Czerwinski will be on hand to share their insights on the iconic winesbeing poured from Cheval Blanc, Sine Qua Non, Sassicaia, Hundred Acre and moreto pair with a five-course dinner by two-MICHELIN-starred chef Gabriel Kreutherat his eponymous restaurant.

"APerfect Evening" 1,000-Point Dinner:

Gabriel Kreuther, 41 West, 42^ndStreet, New York | November 22, 7:00 -- 11:00 P.M. | US$1,600

To mark the end of this remarkableedition, an Ultimate Hedonist's BYOB Finale Dinner is aptly called for. In the La Paulée convivial style, guests atthis merry dinner may bring up to three bottles of their "93 RP points orabove" wines to share with fellow subscribers, vintners, and members of The Wine Advocate review team. With just100 seats available, the memorable meal will be specially prepared bytwo-MICHELIN-starred chef Gabriel Kreuther at his eponymous restaurant. As partof the fun, you won't know what your fellow tablemate -- whether vintner or winereviewer -- may be hiding up their sleeves till the night itself!

UltimateHedonist's BYOB Finale Dinner:

Gabriel Kreuther, 41 West, 42^ndStreet, New York | November 23, 7:00 P.M. -- 11:00 P.M. | US$395

For more details and ticketing,please visit https://a-matter-of-taste.com

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