"Circle Of Taste,"a Week Long Celebration Of Food And Wine At Time Warner Center

NEW YORK First Republic Bank presents, "Circle of Taste," a week-long celebration of food and wine to be held at Time Warner Center the week of September 12th through September 17th. Circle of Taste will provide a platform for world renowned chefs, Thomas Keller, Gray Kunz, Nori Sugie, Masa Takayama and Charlie Trotter and nightlife entrepreneur, Rande Gerber to showcase their cooking techniques and delectable cuisine to guests. Attendees will indulge in rare wine tastings and exclusive dinners in unparalleled architectural surroundings. Tickets must be purchased for Circle of Taste in advance and will be extremely limited. Ticket prices will range from approximately $150 to $1,000. Information and tickets for Circle of Taste events can be found at www.circleoftaste.com .

"We are extremely excited and pleased to be able to bring together some of New York's finest and critically acclaimed chefs to showcase their talents at Time Warner Center. With world class restaurants and a park view 'one of kind' luxury bar, Time Warner Center has drawn thousands of diners over the past year and this event will truly enable guests to experience these great establishments in a more private and exclusive setting," said Kenneth A. Himmel, president and CEO, Related Urban Development.

The following is a list of scheduled events for the week:
Monday September 12, 2005
The Macallan presents an exclusive fine and rare tasting of the world's most precious whiskey. The Macallan Single Highland Malt is produced without compromise to achieve the highest standard of quality and taste. In this exquisite tasting the following malts will be savored: The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old, The Macallan Fine Oak 15 Years Old, The Macallan Cask Strength, The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old, as well as a special whiskey of extraordinary age. Guests will enjoy luscious hors d'oeuvres from Great Performances. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Ticket price $150 per person.

Tuesday September 13, 2005
Best values in Bordeaux with author and wine educator Kevin Zraly. This former Wine Director of Windows on the World and recipient of the European Wine Council Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 has carefully selected and will share six wines from the critically acclaimed 2000 vintage Bordeaux from six different regions that reflect the essence of this mythic vintage including: Chateau Talbot (St. Julien), Chateau Bahan Haut Brion (Graves), Chateau Haut Batailley (Pauillac), Chateau La Gaffeliere (St. Emilion), Chateau Bourgneuf (Pomerol) and Chateau Lafon Rochet (St. Estephe). Guests will also dine on passed hors d'oeuvres from Great Performances. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Ticket price $195 per person.

Bubbles and Baubles at Stone Rose. Indulge at Stone Rose, one of the hottest lounges in NYC for a lavish Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Rose extravaganza. Paired with the finest hors d'oeuvres and caviar, guests will enjoy a celebrity surprise DJ, raffle, silent auction and gift bags. Proceeds to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Ticket price $150 per person.

Wednesday September 14, 2005
Best value California Cabernet Sauvignon with Kevin Zraly. Faced with more than 800 choices of Cabernet Sauvignon wines in California this wine expert will enlighten his tasters on how to choose the best Cabernet Sauvignon with out the hefty price tag showcasing six great producers including: Chateau Montelena, Clos du Val, Nickel & Nickel, Jordan, Phelps, and Stag's Leap. Following this exclusive tasting, guests will dine on passed hors d'oeuvres from Great Performances. 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Ticket price $195 per person.

Thursday September 15, 2005
The Restaurant Collection Grand Tasting. Open your palate to an evening of culinary heights where the culinary legends of Per Se, Masa, Cafe Gray, Asiate, Stone Rose Lounge, Bouchon B