by Rick McDaniel, Asheville Citizen-Times
December 14, 2005

ASHEVILLE – Chef Mark Rosenstein and Burgundy wine importer Steve Pignatiello have been inducted into the prestigious Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (Brotherhood of the Knights of the Tasting Cup).

The induction took place during a recent trip to France. “There are only about 2000 members of this brotherhood in the US,” Pignatiello said. “Only a tiny handful are invited to actually be inducted at the famous Chateau Clos de Vougeot in France. Mark and I were so honored because of the personal relationships we have with the French wine makers we visit on the culinary/wine trips we lead to Burgundy.”

Rosenstein and Pignatiello will lead their unique, exclusive tours of winemakers’ homes and French vineyards June 7-14 and July 12-19, 2006. For more information visit www.marketplace-restaurant.com or www.pcommswines.com or call Pignatiello at 828-274-9323.