It does not seems that the 5 sommeliers put to the test by Keeper Collection for Wine Ride 2011 will have to run, swim or hop on a bike in between stops on January 16 in Austin.
How does that wild wine ride works?
Here's the first step, tasting and pairing:
"2011 Wine Ride™ will begin & end at the Finish Line Location, Uchiko. The Somms will travel by car to select locations (such as Antonelli’s Cheese Shop, Foreign & Domestic, Central Market Cooking School, & FINO) where he or she will assign their “perfect pairing” with the secret Becky Wasserman Selection Wines and food items, which will be presented upon arrival. Each Sommelier will be teamed up at random with one Blogger and Photographer, and a team ‘Facilitweeter™’ who will keep time and live tweet throughout the event."
I wonder if attendees, fans will be tagging along?
Can't make it to Austin, check our Toast 2011 in Style, Peter Wasserman Pairs 5 Champagnes with 5 Recipes (January 2, 2011)