clos de l'oratoire is a bordeaux wine from the appellation saint-émilion , ranked grand cru classé in the classification of saint-émilion wine .

the winery is located in the right bank of france ’s bordeaux wine region in the commune of saint-émilion , in the department gironde .

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clos de l ' oratoire <EOT> the clos de l’oratoire label has remained unchanged since it was designed in 1926 .

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clos de l’oratoire des papes produces 2 red , chateauneuf du pape wines and 1 chateauneuf du pape blanc .

clos de l’oratoire is aged in 60 % new , french , oak barrels for between 14 and 18 months , depending on the character of vintage . slightly more than 2 , 000 cases of clos de l’oratoire wine are produced every year .

while clos de l’oratoire is well known today , unlike numerous st . emilion estates , the history of the property does not date all that far back . the vineyards of what we know of as clos de l’oratoire have been in use since the 1800’s .

the best vintages of clos de l’oratoire are : 2017 , 2016 , 2015 2012 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008 , 2005 , 2000 , 1998 and 1990 . the style and quality of clos de l’oratoire are high , yet prices remain fair for a st . emilion wine at this level of quality .

clos de l’oratoire is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes , veal , pork , beef , lamb , duck , game , roast chicken , roasted , braised and grilled dishes . clos de l’oratoire is also good when matched with asian dishes , rich fish courses like tuna , mushrooms and pasta .

clos de l’oratoire des papes dates back to the late 1800’s when it was established by the armouroux family . the estate took its name from the small chapel located in their southern rhone valley vineyards . in 1999 , the owner of ogier caves des papes purchased clos de l’oratoire des papes from the amouroux family .

clos de l’oratoire is best served at 15 . 5 degrees celsius , 60 degrees fahrenheit . the cool , almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift .

in 1972 , the vineyards of clos de l’oratoire and peyreau were purchased by joseph - hubert , graf von neipperg , the father of the current owner , stephan von neipperg .

clos de l’oratoire when young , can be decanted for 1 - 2 hours , or more . this allows the wine to soften and open its perfume . older vintages might need very little decanting , just enough to remove the sediment . clos de l’oratoire offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 7 - 20 years of age after the vintage .

clos de l’oratoire is best served with all types of classic meat dishes , veal , pork , beef , lamb , duck , game , roast chicken , roasted , braised , stewed dishes , sausage , barbecue and cassoulet . clos de l’oratoire is also good with asian dishes , hearty fish courses like tuna , mushrooms pasta , eggplant , tomatoes and cheese .

clos de l’oratoire is round , smooth , and very seductive . it has a beautiful deep crimson colour and powerful fruity aromas . merlot provides roundness and opulence , whereas cabernet franc contributes power , aromatic complexity , and a long aftertaste . although clos de l’oratoire can be enjoyed seven years after the vintage , it is , above all , a wine with fine ageing potential .

stephan von neipperg who began working with clos de l’oratoire in 1991 also owns several other right bank vineyards including chateau canon la gaffeliere and la mondotte as well as chateau peyreau in st . emilion and chateau daiguilhe in cotes de castillon .

the white wine of clos de l’oratoire is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes , shellfish , crab , lobster , sushi , sashimi , chicken , pork and veal , as well as asian cuisine .

at clos de l’oratoire , just like you find at all the neipperg bordeaux estates , they practice sustainable viticulture and take a biodynamic approach to farming and vineyard management . they never use herbicides , pesticides , or insecticides .

since acquisition by ogier in 2000 , the reputation of clos de l’oratoire des papes has grown across five continents , yet is still crafted in respect to a great heritage . the distinctive label , created in 1928 , has remained unchanged to this day . a continuous quest for perfection has been honoured by the international press , making clos de l’oratoire des papes a reference wine in châteauneuf - dupape , and a presence in top restaurants and exclusive retailers .

since acquisition by ogier in 2000 , the reputation of clos de l’oratoire des papes has grown across five continents , yet is still crafted in respect to a great heritage . the distinctive label , created in 1928 , has remained unchanged to this day . a continuous quest for perfection has been honoured by the international press , making clos de l’oratoire des papes a reference wine in châteauneuf - du - pape , and a presence in top restaurants and exclusive retailers .

the wine of clos de l’oratoire is whole berry fermented in temperature controlled , oak tanks with regular pneumatic pigeages and on average , a 26 - day cuvaison period . malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels with aging on its fine lees .

clos de l’oratoire des papes owns 22 hectares of vines in the chateauneuf du pape appellation . 20 . 5 hectares are used to produce red chateauneuf du pape wine grapes . 1 . 5 hectares are reserved for the white wine grape varieties .

ogier is located slap - bang in the middle of the châteauneuf - du - pape appellation . they own two separate vineyards ; one in le clos de l’oratoire des papes and one in a . o . c châteauneuf - du - pape .

clos de l’oratoire des papes is usually better with 2 - 4 years of bottle age . of course that can vary slightly , depending on the vintage . in the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3 - 10 years after the vintage .

it was at one time part of the massive peyreau estate . when that vineyard was split into separate parts around the time of the first st . emilion classification , chateau clos de l’oratoire came into being using the better terroirs from the previously larger vineyard .

clos de l’oratoire , located on saint - emilion ' s northeast slope , has 13 hectares of vines . the terroir of fronsac molasse , consisting of a layer of sandy soil and a clay subsoil , is ideally suited to merlot ( 80 % of the vines ) .

on the hillsides , you find clay , limestone and fronsac molasse . on the bottom of the slopes , the soils are clay with sand . clos de l’oratoire is located on the north east slope of st . emilion giving it a slightly cooler terroir , which is perfect for the merlot dominated vineyard .

the ogier clos de l’oratoire chateauneuf du pape spent 12 months of its existence in oak “foudres . ” these massive wine barrels are of an undefined size , but usually are between 4000 - 8000 liters in capacity . each barrel holds enough to fill 5 , 000 - 10 , 000 bottles of plonk .

clos de l’oratoire des papes blanc is made from a blend of 25 % grenache blanc , 25 % roussanne , 25 % bourboulenc and 25 % clairette . after aging for between 4 to 6 months in a combination of tanks and used , french oak barrels , the annual production is 750 cases per vintage .

clos de l’oratoire des papes can be enjoyed on the young side . young vintages can be popped and poured , or decanted for about 1 hour , give or take . this allows the wine to soften and open its perfume . older vintages might need very little decanting , just enough to remove the sediment .

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clos de l ' oratoire is barrel - aged for an average of 13 to 22 months ( between 50 and 70 % new barrels ) . the merlot - dominated wines have deep colour and are redolent of dark , ripe berry fruits , with fine texture and structure . best with at least five to six years ' age .

clos de l’oratoire des papes choregies is made from a blend of 60 % grenache , 35 % syrah and 5 % mourvedre . the grapes are always destemmed . the wine is aged for 14 months in a combination of demi muids along with new and used , french oak barrels . on average , 400 cases are produced each vintage .

earthy , licorice , jammy berries and fresh figs open to a plush , silky , fresh , fennel and blackberry filled wine with a lot of freshness at the moment . give it a few years of bottle age for things to come together and settle down . this could be the best vintage of clos de l ' oratoire produced yet !

one of the von neipperg estates , the 2012 clos de l & apos ; oratoire is an undeniable success story . dense ruby / purple , with plenty of crème de cassis , roasted coffee , licorice and spice , full - bodied , opulent and sexy , it is a hedonist’s dream wine . pure and long , it has a great finish and terrific palate presence . drink it over the next 12 - 15 years .

clos de l’oratoire . from low yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare and a biodynamic approach , the property produced a wine from a blend of 95 % merlot and cabernet franc that will be aged in 75 % new oak . vanilla , fennel , black cherry , fresh herbs , lush textures , silky tannins , sweet licorice covered jammy berries and chocolate . 92 - 94 pts

as la mondotte continues down its unique path , with a massive 2003 that scored 94 points , canon - la gaffelière and clos de l ' oratoire are trending toward elegance . von neipperg now uses micro - oxygenation—adding tiny bubbles of oxygen to the wine instead of racking it from one barrel to another—only as a last resort , since the technique adds color and plush texture at the possible expense of ageability .

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08 château clos l’oratorie . the crop was severely damaged by the hail storms early in 2008 . since close to 80 % of the vines suffered damage , little wine will be produced in 2009 . the 08 clos l’oratorie starts off with plum , ripe cherry , and earthy notes . ripe , soft , and elegant in the mouth , the wine finishes with overtones of licorice tinged black fruits . 91 - 93 pts

the 10 . 32 hectare st . emilion vineyard of clos l’oratorie is planted to 90 % merlot , 5 % cabernet franc and 5 % cabernet sauvignon . the character of the wine is the result of two unique terroirs .

since 2000 , ogier have been responsible for making the clos de l’oratoire des papes , a wine created in 1880 by edouard amouroux and continued by the amouroux family : the label has not changed its design since 1926 . the grapes come from a 25 - hectare vineyard that boasts a perfect balance between châteauneuf - du - pape’s three great soil types : the galets roulés ( rounded pebble ) , safres ( fine sand ) and eclats calcaires ( limestone rock ) .

clos de l’oratoire des papes chateauneuf du pape is produced from 80 % grenache , 10 % syrah , 5 % mourvedre and 5 % cinsault . the vines for this wine are close to 50 years of age . the wine is aged in a combination of foudres and french oak barrels , some of which are new , but most are used . the wine is aged for 10 - 12 months before bottling . on average , the annual production is 7 , 000 cases per year .

in 1991 , von neipperg was given control of nearby clos de l ' oratoire by his father , and he subsequently bought the remaining 30 percent of the property from other investors . he quickly realized that the estate , planted with almost 90 percent merlot , was imbued with different attributes than canon - la gaffelière and produced vastly different wines . " in the first property , you learn the business , " he says . " in the second property , you adapt your knowledge to the terroir . "

clos de l & apos ; oratoire is located on saint - emilion & apos ; s north - east slope . the 10 . 32 hectares of vines grow on fronsac molasse covering a layer of sand with a clay subsoil . this terroir is ideally suited to the blend of merlot ( 90 % ) , cabernet franc ( 5 % ) , and cabernet sauvignon ( 5 % ) grapes . merlot contributes roundness and opulence to the wine , whereas cabernet franc is responsible for power , aromatic complexity , and length .

clos de l ' oretoire is a bordeaux wine producer located on the northeast slope of saint - émilion . the estate has a history dating back to the 1800s and was originally part of château peyreau ' s vineyard land . the sites were purchased by the von neipperg family in 1972 . second - generation family member stephan von niepperg now owns and manages the estate , as well as several other bordeaux properties including château canon la gaffelière , la mondotte , château peyreau , clos marsalette , and château d ' aiguilhe .

at clos de l ' oratoire many traditional vineyard practices are used to keep production down , thus concentrating flavour in the wine . grass is left to grow between the vine rows and pruning is quite severe . the vines are thinned out to keep yields down and to create the ideal natural equilibrium . fertilizer is mostly organic , and used sparingly . the grapes are hand picked and any poor - quality ones are immediately sorted out and eliminated in the vineyard . the vintage takes place as late as possible to obtain maximum ripeness .

at canon - la gaffelière , the wines are soft and feminine . the challenge is attaining sufficient structure to frame the elegant fruit . at clos de l ' oratoire , in contrast , the merlot must fully ripen or the wines will be hard . when it does ripen , as in 1998 ( 94 points ) or 2000 ( 92 ) , the result can be outstanding . but von neipperg learned from experience the difficulty of trying to make a deeply extracted wine from a lesser vintage . " the wine will be out of balance , " he says . " that was a lesson . "

in the ocean of vines surrounding the ruins of the papal palace , rising up from the galets stones , lie the vineyards of châteauneuf - du - pape . the ' clos de l ' oratoire ' is a place of prayer built in the 18th century , now an improving wine estate . an intense , perfumed and enticing array of sweet spices , brooding black fruits and sweet red cherries . earthy , fruity , spicy and complex layers of flavour a marshalled by firm tannins into a long finish . secret this away for ten years or drink now as the youthful fruits and juicy sweetness with roast veal or filets mignons .

2009 clos l’oratorie is a blend of 90 % merlot , 5 % cabernet franc , and 5 % cabernet sauvignon . owner stephan neipperg works the vineyards with a biodynamic approach . no herbicides , pesticides , or insecticides allowed . yields were only 28 hls per ha , in part because of the may hailstorm . smoke , licorice , coffee , and blackberry scents are coupled with supple textures in the mouth . the wine finishes with dark cherries and blackberry jam . 90 - 92

that has helped revise his reputation as a modernist ; he ' s now seen as more of a moderate . " he begins with techniques and goes 100 percent , " says château angélus ' hubert de boüard de laforest , president of the syndicat viticole of st . - emilion . " but then he ' s able to say , ' maybe i went too far , ' and change his approach . he ' s very open . he listens . that ' s important . "

the change turned heads , but it was the wine in the bottle that really startled . made in limited quantities ( some 650 to 1 , 000 cases a year ) and in a highly extracted style , the wine immediately earned a reputation as a vin de garage , a winemaker ' s wine whose attributes reflected a disregard for the traditional handling of its particular terroir . it positioned von neipperg and coconspirator derenoncourt as raging modernists . " wines like that are not meant to be drunk at table , " gazin ' s de bailliencourt says now . " they ' re meant to be drunk at competition , to see which one is better—or more extracted . "

the personality helps . were château pavie ' s polarizing owner gerard perse or globe - trotting pomerol - based consultant michel rolland to act as brazenly , they would be the topic of even more whispered conversations on the right bank than they already are . von neipperg , though , sails through—and his wines with him . " stephan is friendly with everybody , " says nicolas de bailliencourt of pomerol ' s classically styled château gazin . " and it ' s said that wines reflect the people who make them . "

in fact , he has quite literally chosen a different road , one that leads past st . - emilion to the commune of st . - philippe - d ' aiguilhe in the côtes de castillon . the destination is a striking château that is barely visible from the road . this is château d ' aiguilhe , which since 1999 has gradually become von neipperg ' s favored property . of course , he ' ll still pour the canon - la gaffelière with delight and exult in the success of la mondotte , but aiguilhe is where his heart currently resides .

out of a crumbling castle along the pilgrimage route to santiago de compostela , in the midst of 330 acres of an appellation known for rustic , less - than - serious wines , von neipperg has created a gravity - based modern winery and a wine that he believes will evolve into a masterpiece . a blend of 80 percent merlot and 20 percent cabernet franc , it is already nipping hard at the heels of the st . - emilions . " everything i have learned in the last years , " he says , " i have taken it and brought it here . " since 2000 , every château d ' aiguilhe that von neipperg released has scored 89 points or higher , a remarkable achievement for the appellation .

his name is stephan von neipperg . his title is count of the holy roman empire . he wears boldly striped ascots and silk handkerchiefs tucked into the double - breasted blazers he favors even on the warmest days . he seems like a max von sydow character come to life on bordeaux ' s right bank .

until he greets you . before long , von neipperg ' s deadpan sense of humor and sweet - spirited sarcasm make themselves known . paging through the guest book at canon - la gaffelière , one of the six châteaus that he and his family own in and around st . - emilion , he encounters an inscription in chinese characters . " oh , that ' s so very nice , what he says , " von neipperg quips , though he can ' t read a word of it . of the vintages of canon - la gaffelière that preceded his arrival in bordeaux in 1985 , he confides , " they ' re so good , i give them away to the gendarmes each time i get a speeding ticket . "

such irreverence is a weapon , used benignly but with purpose . it has helped make von neipperg almost universally popular in st . - emilion , where rumor and innuendo are the social currencies . an outsider in a famously insular place , he remains above the fray , trafficking in quips and jokes in place of gossip . " i have no jealousy , " he says . " if someone makes a good wine , i ' m so happy for him . if he sells it at a good price , that ' s not a problem for me . "

coming from an outsider in particular , such moves seem guaranteed to disturb the existing order . yet von neipperg insists he ' s simply trying to produce the best possible wines . " people say i ' m a revolutionary guy , " he says . " i don ' t look like a revolutionary . in fact , i am bringing back a lot of the ways from 60 , 70 years ago . "

born in 1957 in southern germany , von neipperg comes from a line of neckar valley winemakers that dates back 800 years . yet , as a young man , he had no intention of getting involved in wine . he was content to immerse himself in the study of politics and business theory and in his passion for classical music . that changed in 1983 , when he opened a bottle of 1953 canon - la gaffelière and tasted the fragrant fruit still evident after three decades .

by then , his father was getting worried . joseph - hubert von neipperg owned and operated the weingut des grafen neipperg estate in württemberg . in 1971 , he had journeyed west with a neighbor to negotiate the purchase of canon - la gaffelière and some affiliated properties . it was a time of economic crisis in bordeaux , and the château was on the market at a bargain price . joseph - hubert bought it and installed a manager , but seldom visited . he assumed that one of his eight children would get around to running it eventually .

the wines from this period showed not only the signs of this neglect , they reflected an accumulation of chemical fertilizers that for years had deadened the soil . when stephan tasted them at the family table in württemberg , they confirmed his intention to stay away from the wine business . but after four older siblings became ensconced in other jobs , he agreed to reconsider . tasting from canon - la gaffelière ' s library , he was struck by the property ' s potential . " to return to school again and make a third study , a technical study of wine , i had to really want to do it , " he says . " wines like [ the 1953 ] made it exciting . "

in 1985 , he brought his wife to st . - emilion , where they settled down to raise their family and develop the winery . if the project was worth doing , he figured , it was worth his total immersion . in the years that followed , he boldly lifted canon - la gaffelière out of the doldrums , one innovation at a time . he tramped around the globe , to as many as three dozen countries a year , seeking the latest techniques .

in 1988 , he instituted a green harvest , dropping fruit in june to gain depth and ripeness in september . ( the property ' s vines are 55 percent merlot , 40 percent cabernet franc and 5 percent cabernet sauvignon ; the blend in the wine varies from year to year . ) he stopped using chemical fertilizers and insecticides in 1993 as he edged toward a more biodynamic approach . " just like 70 years ago , " he says . " the insects eat each other . " he harvested later than his neighbors and aged his cuvées entirely in new oak . the wine has benefited . the 1990 , 1995 and 1998 vintages of canon - la gaffelière each earned 95 points on wine spectator ' s 100 - point scale upon release , while the 1993 , 2000 , 2001 and 2002 vintages each scored above 90 .

in 1996 , after a cellar master left to pursue other opportunities , von neipperg found stéphane derenoncourt , a long - haired , guitar - strumming autodidact whose background could hardly have been more different than the count ' s . " i was a laborer , " says derenoncourt , who was working at château pavie - macquin at the time . " i didn ' t meet a lot of people . but stephan came and talked to me , and he listened to what i had to say . everyone was worried about his choice to hire me . nobody in st . - emilion understood . people said , ' why do you hire a guy like that ? maybe he does drugs . rock and roll . be careful . ' but stephan didn ' t care about any of those people . "

" stéphane ' s unusual , not the kind of guy you come across every day , " von neipperg acknowledges . " but what i liked about him was not only that he had knowledge , but that he understood exactly what terroir means . he did what needed to be done in different places . "

von neipperg believes that this is in part because derenoncourt is self - taught , so he relies on problem - solving skills rather than academic techniques . " in france , we have a problem that if someone doesn ' t go to school , no matter how good he is , he ' s not respected , " he says . " we ' re not like that in germany . i ' ve seen in my life so many people who have a lot of degrees—they are engineers or doctors—but they ' re not good at what they do . in our business , you need knowledge , but also sensitivity . "

in derenoncourt , who rather enjoyed shaking up staid bordeaux , von neipperg found the perfect partner for his next adventure : transforming a neglected vineyard producing second - rate wines into one whose bottlings now frequently sell for more than the first - growths .

one of the small parcels of land that joseph - hubert von neipperg purchased near st . - emilion in 1971 was a property called château mondotte . historically , grapes from the 11 - acre parcel east of town struggled to ripen , and the wine produced from them tended to lack charm .

by 1995 , von neipperg was convinced that better techniques would enable the fruit to ripen successfully . that year he petitioned the local syndicat for the right to append mondotte ' s vineyards to canon - la gaffelière . refused permission , he decided to revamp the property and make an utterly different wine . " he was a little bit proud and a little bit angry , " derenoncourt says .

during the summer of 1996 , von neipperg supervised the construction of a tiny new winery in a cottage on the mondotte grounds . wooden fermentation tanks were installed ( " i like stainless steel very much—for sardine cans , " von neipperg says now ) , and the old pumping system was discarded . " we did everything differently , " he says . " we cut down on production . and we paid real attention to making great wines from the property . "

the resulting wine was so different from the old château mondottes that von neipperg changed the name of the property to la mondotte to highlight the new start . " besides , " he says , " that little house on the property is hardly a château . "

yet von neipperg insists that la mondotte is actually a terroir wine , with or without the word " château . " he notes that it is produced with indigenous yeasts and , in most years , with as little manipulation as possible . the vines—80 percent merlot and 20 percent cabernet franc—average nearly 40 years of age , with some thick , gnarled vines of cabernet franc now in their eighth decade . yields are naturally low .

and the terroir ? von neipperg grabs a flashlight and heads into the limestone quarries that were dug beneath the property decades ago . " you see this and you understand that it gives a lot of punch to the wine , " he says , illuminating the rock wall of the cave . " you can never produce a lot of wine here . you only have this bit of dirt , and then the stone starts . but if you get ripe grapes , you get a sexy wine . some people say a wine made this way cannot age . i ' m laughing ! their 1997s are dead . mine is just starting to live . "

von neipperg has evolved personally , too , a process accelerated by tragedy . in 1994 , his eldest child , 10 - year - old marie - beatrice , died in a fire at an equestrian camp . von neipperg was devastated , but having four children at home forced him to push ahead . when he emerged from his despair , he discovered that his approach to life had changed . " i live in a more profound way now , " he says . " i am more present . i look only for what is most important in each day and i accept more easily the faults of other people . our lives are complex . we have pain . you have to be kind . "

two châteaus , beau - séjour bécot and angélus , were admitted into the elite grouping in 1996 , the last time the classification was revised , and at least one is likely to be added this year . von neipperg could make a strong argument that canon - la gaffelière has been making better wines than several of the 13 premier grand cru classé properties .

but st . - emilion dislikes nothing so much as change , and the promotion of canon - la gaffelière would be perceived by many as tacit approval of von neipperg ' s boldness . accordingly , he is hopeful , but has no expectations . far from actively campaigning for promotion , he maintains the same studied nonchalance that has enabled him to thrive in st . - emilion for two decades .

two decades into his life in st . - emilion , he is still perceived as an outsider who speaks french with a german accent , all his good humor notwithstanding . yet in this st . - emilion satellite , he is hailed as a savior . " they say , ' you ' re the guy we ' ve been waiting for , ' " he says . if he manages 90 - point scores , it confirms that such a thing is possible in this backwater of bordeaux . other st . - emilion owners have now followed his example , buying and investing in their own castillon properties .

beyond this success , though , something about the setting at aiguilhe—the hundreds of years of history and the rustic lifestyle—touches von neipperg . the place seems basic and elemental in a way that the st . - emilion properties do not . in that sense , the dapper bearing and noble title hide a true man of the land . " in all the wines i have , there ' s a lot of emotion , but in this one maybe more than the others , " he says . his gaze is now opaque as he speaks and there is no mirth in his voice . despite his disarming smile , he has known real hardship in this foreign country .

" making wine is not always easy , " he says . " i put a lot of myself in my wine . i believe that you can feel it . i hope you can . "

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meticulous work is done all year long to maintain quality in the vineyard . fermentation takes place exclusively in temperature - controlled oak vats . oak , a noble material in perfect synergy with fine wine , enhances its colour and flavour , and enables it to reach its full potential .

every vat is handled according to its specific profile . fermentation temperatures are kept relatively low and pigeage ( punching down the cap ) is done very slowly .

terroir : clay - limestone with fronsac molasse on top of the slope and clay - sand soil at the foot of the slope .

harvesting : by hand , into small crates to avoid bruising . sorting before and after destemming . no crushing . the grapes arrive on a conveyor belt .

fermentation : in temperature - controlled wooden vats for 22 to 30 days depending on the vintage . extraction by pneumatic " pigeage " ( punching down the cap ) .

malolactic fermentation and ageing : in new oak barrels ( up to 80 % ) on fine lees . fining and filtering as necessary , depending on the vintage .

harvest dates 25 / 09 to 30 / 09 / 2015 yield 45 hl / ha winemaking in wooden vats for 30 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap ) ageing in new oak barrels ( 40 % ) on the lees for 17 months . no fining bottling château - bottled in june 2017 ( 06 / 06 to 07 / 06 ) blending 90 % merlot , 10 % cabernet franc alcoholic degree 14 , 5 %

harvest dates 03 / 10 to 10 / 10 / 2014 yield 40 hl / ha winemaking in wooden vats for 30 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap ) ageing in new oak barrels ( 50 % ) on the lees for 17 months . no fining bottling château - bottled in june 2016 ( 29 / 06 to 30 / 06 ) blending 90 % merlot , 10 % cabernet franc alcoholic degree 14 %

harvest dates 06 / 10 to 10 / 10 / 2013 yield 17 hl / ha winemaking in wooden vats for 20 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap ) ageing in new oak barrels ( 55 % ) on the lees for 15 months . no fining bottling château - bottled in april 2015 ( 16 / 04 to 17 / 04 ) blending 95 % merlot , 5 % cabernet franc alcoholic degree 13 . 5 %

in wooden vats for 30 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap )

in new oak barrels ( 60 % ) on the lees for 15 months . no fining

in wooden vats for 26 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down )

in new oak barrels ( 60 % ) on the lees for 14 months . no fining

in wooden vats for 28 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap )

in new oak barrels ( 75 % ) on the lees for 15 months . no fining or filtering

in new oak barrels ( 70 % ) on the lees for 15 months . no fining or filtering

in new oak barrels ( 70 % ) on the lees for 17 months . no fining or filtering

in new oak barrels ( 80 % ) on the lees for 17 months . no fining or filtering

in new oak barrels ( 70 % ) on the lees for 18 months . no fining or filtering

in new oak barrels ( 80 % ) on the lees for 18 months . no fining or filtering

in wooden vats for 23 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap )

in wooden vats for 22 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap )

in wooden vats for 25 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap )

in wooden vats for 26 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap )

in new oak barrels ( 90 % ) on the lees for 18 months . no fining or filtering

in wooden vats for 24 days . extraction by pneumatic pigeage ( punching down the cap )

in new oak barrels ( 100 % ) on the lees for 18 months . no fining or filtering

in new oak barrels ( 60 % ) on the lees for 18 months . no fining or filtering

stephan von neipperg also consults several other bordeaux wine producers and maintains interests in the saint emilion satellite appellations and pessac leognan .

the vineyard is planted to a vine density that ranges from 5 , 500 to 7 , 500 vines per hectare . the newer plantings are at the higher vine densities . on average , the vines are old at an impressive 35 years of age .

stephan von neipperg is also involved in a bulgarian winery and vineyard planted to bordeaux varietals and syrah in the bessa valley . the top wine is sold under the name of enira .

in 2005 stephan von neipperg added south africa to the list of wine regions he consults , when he began working with capaia wines in the stellenbosch appellation . in 2015 , stephan von neipperg announced he was going to become an investor and partner in capaia wines , which produce wines from bordeaux grape varietals .

strawberry , earth , black cherry and floral notes open the wine . medium / full bodied with lush , soft textures , the fruit is juicy , fresh and sweet . you can drink this young or age it for a few years . the wine was made from blending 90 % merlot and 10 % cabernet franc . the harvest took place september 26 to october 10 . due to the frost , close to 65 % of the harvest was lost .

black cherry liqueur , dark chocolate , flowers , smoke and espresso on the nose , when this wine hits your palate you’ll find ripe , fresh , sweet , silky dark red berries and plum . blending 90 % merlot and 10 % cabernet franc , there is a sweetness and softness to the tannins , carrying fruit and freshness to the endnote .

silky , soft , fresh and fruity , you can already find some secondary notes of truffle , tobacco , flowers and earth . medium / full bodied with a silky , lush finish , give this a few years in the cellar and it will be even better .

fresh , sweet , ripe blackberries , licorice and chocolate pop from the blend of 90 % merlot and 10 % cabernet franc . there is sweetness , plush textures and a mineral - driven finish to top things off .

blending 90 % merlot and 10 % cabernet franc , there is a sweetness and softness to the tannins , carrying the fruit and freshness to the endnote . the wine is aging in 50 % new , french oak barrels . 90 - 92 pts

cigar box , licorice and black cherry fruits are quickly followed by a soft , medium - bodied finish with sweet red and black plum . from 95 % merlot and 5 % cabernet franc , the wine reached 13 . 2 % alcohol . from yields of 17 hectares per hectare , the wine is aging in 40 % new french oak . 88 - 91 pts

showing nicely , with only a few years of age , the licorice , cherry , earth and floral notes are already in plain view . soft , refined , and with plenty of fruit in the middle , give it another couple of years for more complexity .

thyme , earth , and black cherries , already open , with a sweet , fresh , cherry and wild strawberry , dusted with cocoa in the finish .

from 90 % merlot and 10 % cabernet franc , the wine will be aged in 60 % new french oak . with licorice , earth , cherries and round textures , this medium - bodied wine has a sweet , red cherry finish . 89 - 91 pts

medium bodied , soft , open and already giving pleasure , the core of spicy cherries , flowers and earthy sensations make this a well - priced treat .

from 90 % merlot and 10 % cabernet franc , the wine will be aged in 60 % new oak . black raspberry , cocoa and earthy aromas open to a fresh , black cherry and chocolate , round textured , sweet wine . 90 - 92 pts

licorice , stone , floral , earth and fresh blackberry scents work well with the round textures and the long , fresh , fennel and plummy liqueur finish . 91 - 93pts

deep in color , the perfume is filled with licorice , coffee , blackberry , blueberries and smoke . round and supple in texture , the wine finishes with sweet , jammy black cherries .

with a licorice , black cherry jam , earth , espresso bean , plum and spicy personality , this lush , round , sweet , soft wine is starting to open and will only get better with a few more years of bottle age .

still dark in color , with a fragrant nose filled with licorice , black and blue fruit , chocolate , earth and mocha , this blend of 90 % merlot and 10 % cabernet franc delivers a suave , sexy , lush sensation on the palate . give it another 2 - 4 years before it truly begins to blossom .

truffle , wet earth , plum and licorice are joined by a soft , silky , licorice and black cherry finish .

drinking great today , with its cherry , black raspberry , fennel , earth and tobacco personality , medium / full body , soft , textures and spicy , plum and cherry finish , this is close to fully mature . while there is no hurry to drink this charming wine , it ' s probably not going to get much better .

this is probably at its apogee , with all its soft , round fruits , floral notes , earth and tobacco that shine through . medium / full bodied , 20 minutes of air added everything you needed here .

drinking great today , this is a wine for truffle lovers , especially if they also want loads of ripe , juicy , black plums , wet earth and cherry liqueur , all wrapped up in supple tannins and lush textures .

fully mature , round , soft and focused on more red fruits than black , with an earthy , smoky accent , this blend of 90 % merlot , 5 % cabernet franc and 5 % cabernet sauvignon is probably at absolute peak . there is no reason to hold this wine any longer .

black licorice , espresso , blackberry , jam , kirsch , truffle and spice aromas open up this supple st . emilion wine . on the palate , the st . emilion wine feels round , soft and supple , ending in layers of spicy black cherries and licorice . at 11 , this blend of 90 % merlot , 5 % cabernet franc and 5 % cabernet sauvignon is drinking well . in a few more years , it ' s going to be even better .

ripe , licorice accented black fruit aromatics . good concentration . but the wine seems simple compared to its peers from the same vintage . while obviously well made , at 10 years of age it has not developed enough complexities to keep me involved in the glass , wanting another sip . while good , it lacks excitement .

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this vintage is not as promising as hoped based on previous vintages . licorice , herb , and stewed vegetable - like characteristics make an appearance in this dark plum / garnet - colored effort . although well - made , medium - bodied , and evolved , with sweet fruit , and a superficial charm , it lacks depth and delineation . obviously , this vineyard suffered from the vintages heat . drink the 2003 over the next 7 - 8 years . ( robert parker - urltoken - 30 - april 2006 )

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the marina district development company , llc was a joint venture of boyd gaming corporation and mgm resorts international that was established to develop and operate the borgata hotel casino and spa in atlantic city , new jersey .

marina district development

marina district development <EOT> promedica plans to bring a residential and commercial development to the downtown marina district .

. above marina barrage is the marina bridge , a pedestrian bridge that connects marina south to marina east .

the bulk of the marina district still would be set aside as a metropark .

the marina district development would have apartments that would sit between main street on one side and a yet - to - be - named metropark on the other side .

continental real estate intends to buy 15 acres of the 70 - acre marina district from promedica .

within the futuristic environment of lusail city’s marina district , arab engineering bureau ( aeb ) designed and supervised construction of recently completed mixed use development internally simply known as ‘plot 50’ .

this reclamation project created marina east and marina south , which , together with marina centre , formed a 660 - hectare reclaimed site called marina city .

the skyway marina district association’s office is located at 4601 34 th street south . skyway marina district executive director , misty bottorff , can be reach at 727 - 866 - 2696 or director @ urltoken or by visiting urltoken .

the eastern marina development is an anchor project of the waterfront district . the site , a prime location , has its north , south and west sides overlooking the eastern marina , with the south side also overlooking the beirut port first basin .

dashing pacific group ltd . has furnished conceptual drawings of potential development plans for the marina district that include a mix of residential and commercial uses . the complex could have access by boat from the maumee river .

in toledo — more than 12 years of planning , promises , and $ 43 million of public money spent — the east side property called the marina district is apparently close to getting its first private development .

during a visit to the blade , columbus developer frank kass , left , and promedica president and ceo randy oostra discuss development plans , projected to cost $ 150 million , for the marina district and the former colony .

the ohio cultural facilities commission in july , 2009 , approved a $ 4 . 9 million grant to be used by the city for the development of the riverfront park portion of the marina district under the dillin plan .

eventually a number of development ideas from multiple developers surfaced under the tenures of the previous two mayors .

promedica executives and a columbus developer on tuesday unveiled plans that would bring residential and commercial development to the downtown marina district and a mix of retail , market rate apartments , restaurants , and a hotel adjacent to promedica toledo hospital on monroe street .

the skyway marina district plan represents a collective vision for a south st . petersburg mixed use center . the community has long desired a destination district in the far southern pinellas county area as their first option for shopping , dining and employment . a successful district would expand the market from local to regional , improving the business mix and increasing employment opportunities .

developer frank kass , the founder of continental real estate , of columbus , who created the original marina district plan more than 16 years ago , is proposing 370 apartment units and a restaurant at main street and riverside drive in the marina district in east toledo , along with a pool and private clubhouse .

though mr . kass’s concept fell through , as did four succeeding development attempts , the marina district over the next 15 years was assembled into city - owned parcels with buildings razed and contaminated land cleaned . in the process , riverside drive was constructed , as was a building for the national museum of the great lakes and a boat marina .

mr . kass and mr . oostra said they’ve been talking about teaming up on the marina district and the colony for more than a year . mr . oostra credited blade publisher and editor - in - chief john robinson block for suggesting he contact mr . kass . mr . kass called his return to the marina district “a homecoming” .

marina barrage is a government - commissioned dam built across the mouth of marina channel to create singapore’s 15th . . .

som’s 2003 review of the area also saw marina bay take on greater prominence as a “water piazza” of marina south .

the city of st . petersburg , together with the steering committee , worked on a planning process that covered eight months and many topics . participants were presented with information on transportation , land use , design and site development , economic development and other topics . through this process , a new identity and plan was forged . the skyway marina district was adopted as the name of this area and a logo was unveiled in october 2013 .

plans for the final southeastern area of marina south were addressed with two major developments . in 2005 , prime minister lee hsien loong announced that marina city park was to make way for three gardens in marina south , marina centre and marina east that collectively became known as gardens by the bay . 26 in 2008 , the marina barrage , a dam that bridged marina east and marina south , was completed at a cost of s $ 226 milion . the 350 - metre - long dam was built to protect the city area from flooding . 27 it also transformed marina bay into singapore’s 15th reservoir , known as marina reservoir . 28

adjacent to beirut marina , zaitunay bay , owned by beirut waterfront development s . a . l . , a 50 / 50 joint venture between solidere and stow waterfront development , is conceived as an urban beach extending the beirut corniche by a series of overlapping platforms reminiscent of sea waves , to provide outdoor spaces and public areas for artwork .

the dashing pacific group , owned by chinese investors , wants to buy 69 acres within the 125 - acre marina district along the maumee river in east toledo for $ 3 . 8 million .

solidere aims to develop the waterfront district as a model of urban development . destined to become a major destination , the district is already hosting several temporary cultural and leisure activities , as per beirut exhibition center ( bec ) , a biking and walking trail that leads from the traditional city center to the waterfront promenade , and is planning a number of other cultural and leisure activities along a pedestrian spine .

in april 2013 , over 240 residents and business owners came together to develop a future vision for the skyway marina district located along 34 th street south , between 30 th and 54 th avenues .

the marina bay street circuit begins at the pit located at the tip of marina centre and cuts through marina centre . along the way , it offers views of the bay’s many landmarks , including the esplanade – theatres on the bay , singapore flyer and marina bay sands .

there is also a plan to move the preserved great lakes freighter ss willis b . boyer , renamed to its original moniker , the col . james m . schoonmaker , to the marina district shoreline .

marina bay cruise centre singapore . ( 2012 , october 22 ) . official opening of the marina bay cruise centre singapore . retrieved 2016 , may 16 from marina bay cruise centre singapore website : urltoken 49 .

marina reservoir was officially opened on 31 october 2008 . it was created with the completion of marina barrage , a low - level . . .

the 106 - hectare marina centre , the earliest to be developed , is the smallest of the three plots of reclaimed land around marina bay .

the plan would require the city to extend broadway across front street to intersect with riverside drive , and broadway would separate the housing development from the metropark .

strategies have been defined to accomplish the vision , including transportation , streetscape , land use & site design , economic development , marketing & promotions and implementation .

one - north is a 200 - hectare ( 2 sq km ) development in buona vista planned and developed by jtc corporation . it combines . . .

the bell administration on friday released legislation to sell 69 acres of the marina district for $ 3 . 8 million to the company , which has already paid $ 2 . 15 million for the nearby docks restaurant complex .

controversial billionaire peter thiel put his marina district home on the market this past may to the tune of $ 9 . 2 million . after a brief delisting , it’s been reintroduced this week with a massive price cut .

the waterfront district is the new beirut destination . commanding spectacular views to the sea and to mountains snowcapped through winter and spring , the 73 ha of reclaimed land , enclosed by a terraced sea defense system able to withstand centennial storms , are designed as a natural continuation of the traditional city center . some 29 ha of development land will offer 1 . 7 million sq m bua to form a prime , active , multiuse district with distinctive architecture .

on the seaward - facing side is the marina bay golf course , singapore’s first 18 - hole public golf course . the 68 - hectare development opened in 2006 , but is slated to close by 2024 to make way for redevelopment .

phase two of the master plan ( 2005 – 2030 ) has seen the completion of land reclamation and involves finalizing and implementing the district landscaping design and infrastructure . it also includes initiating real estate projects and developing the eastern marina .

in its part relating to the waterfront district , the master plan ( ratified by council of ministers’ decree in 2005 ) recognizes beirut as a prime tourist destination and aims to turn the district into a mixed leisure , residential and commercial area . it is based on a 2001 planning study by a consortium of

marina bay is a waterfront site located in singapore’s central region . the bay area was created by reclaiming land around the body of water in front of collyer quay to form marina centre , marina east and marina south . the marina bay area has been developed over the years to become singapore’s new downtown for the 21st century , with a financial centre , civic space and gardens situated within its boundaries .

mayor hicks - hudson also said she did not foresee any impediments . she said she was in favor of the city turning international park over to the metroparks so it could be developed in conjunction with the new metropark in the marina district .

mr . kass conceived of the marina district in 2000 when carty finkbeiner was mayor . the property was a patchwork of privately owned parcels , with empty industrial buildings , the former toledo edison acme power plant , and the former toledo sports arena .

– looking across collyer quay was opened in 2010 . marina bay sands saw the controversial

urban redevelopment authority . ( 2015 ) . the marina bay story : 1985 . retrieved 2016 , may 16 from urban redevelopment authority , marina bay website : urltoken 11 .

urban redevelopment authority . ( 2015 ) . the marina bay story : 1986 . retrieved 2016 , may 16 from urban redevelopment authority , marina bay website : urltoken 20 .

the face of the sunset migrates to the marina in the neighborhood’s own rousseau enlightenment .

66 . urban redevelopment authority . ( 2015 ) . the marina bay story : 2008 . retrieved 2016 , june 20 from urban redevelopment authority , marina bay website : urltoken 67 .

landscape design is being finalized for the beirut marina breakwater parking area , boardwalk and quays .

before that , in 2001 , the city of toledo and mayor finkbeiner , who was then in his second term in office , put mr . kass , a columbus developer , in charge of the marina district project . his plan included a new east side arena .

the leading element in creating a significant public domain within the waterfront district , the 78 , 000 sq m waterside city park will also be the largest public green area in beirut .

the waterfront district has elicited strong investor interest . several plots of land , developed by solidere or sold to private investors , are or will be designed by international and local architects .

mr . dillin , the creator of levis commons in perrysburg , was a previous marina district developer who was pushed for years by former mayor carty finkbeiner to get started with vertical construction almost up to mr . finkbeiner ' s last day in office on jan 3 . 2010 .

marina bay is currently served by three mass rapid transit ( mrt ) lines : north–south , circle and downtown lines , with thomson line in the works . 42 marina bay station was opened in 1989 as part of the north–south line . 43 in 2005 , the government extended the circle line to marina south , calling it the “downtown extension” . 44 when this extension finally opened in 2012 , it only connected to marina bay station and a new bayfront station that offered access to marina bay sands and the then upcoming gardens by the bay and marina bay financial centre . 45

various bridges make it easy to get around marina bay by foot . the helix pedestrian bridge , modelled after the dna structure , was completed in 2010 , linking marina centre with marina south . in the same year , the parallel bayfront bridge for vehicles was built to provide direct access to

by 1985 , the marina square shopping complex had opened , followed by a string of hotels : marina mandarin , pan pacific singapore and mandarin oriental singapore . in the subsequent decades , millenia walk ,

mr . prephan will be paid a commission for the marina district sale by the buyers , not the city , mr . herwat said . he was paid $ 107 , 500 , or 5 percent , of the $ 2 . 15 million sale of the docks from the city to dashing pacific .

in 1992 , ura released development guide plans for the downtown core , a u - shaped area encircling marina bay that was to be singapore’s downtown of the 21st century . this area combined the existing cbd , city hall and marina centre with two sections of marina south – central and bayside – bounded by the ecp . central and bayside would consist of offices , hotels , entertainment facilities and some housing developments facing marina bay . on the seaward - facing side of the ecp , the southwest area of marina south became known as portview , which was slated for residential projects . throughout the downtown core and portview , there would be extensive greenery , a pedestrian - friendly environment , cultural facilities as anchors and a trademark skyline . 22

the marina district development would have apartments that would sit between main street on one side and a yet - to - be - named metropark on the other side . he said the rents were still undetermined but said a goal was that they would be $ 100 to $ 150 a month less than comparable apartment rents in the suburbs . he suggested rates of $ 1 . 20 to $ 1 . 25 per square foot for apartments of about 750 square feet for a one - bedroom and 900 square feet for a two - bedroom .

then - mayor jack ford , center appeared in 2005 with jim russell , left , of pizzuti cos . developers and brian parker , a representative of an arena consultancy , to discuss plans for the district .

pending infrastructure installation and real estate construction , a variety of cultural , recreational and lifestyle activities have already established the waterfront district as a destination , with several temporary projects serving to test various land use concepts .

next to marina bay sands is the heart of singapore’s new financial hub . completed in 2013 , the marina bay financial centre was developed by the government to rival other international financial hubs such as london and new york . 69

in the former colony , located near central avenue and monroe street , his team would create a mixed - use development with an extended - stay hotel , apartments , and an assisted - living facility including a unit for memory loss patients .

the history of the marina district is complicated and stretches back to about 1997 , when the city started assembling the land from private hands . millions were spent to clean up environmental pollutants at the site , and after decades of industrial use , the 125 acres between front street and the river was deemed far too valuable to stay gritty .

on the marina south end of the helix bridge is this private museum that is part of marina bay sands . the site on which it stands was first drawn out as a promontory in i . m . pei’s masterplan . 64

mr . dillin ' s planned payment of $ 3 . 6 million for 58 acres was supposed to have functioned as the required matching money for the grant . the grant money was to have been deposited into a capital improvement fund to be used for " reinvestment into the public portion of the marina district , " according to the agreement .

the stretch of buildings along collyer quay have been redeveloped to retain their heritage while offering entertainment options . examples of such buildings include the former customs harbour branch , the change alley aerial plaza tower , and the new entertainment development , one fullerton . 70

most recently in 2015 , the public utilities board announced that singapore’s fourth desalination plant would be built in marina east .

auger , t . ( 2015 ) . a river transformed : singapore river and marina bay . singapore : editions didier millet , p . 174 . ( call no . : rsing 711 . 4095957 aug ) ; marina bay sands . ( n . d . ) . wonder full . retrieved 2016 , june 7 from marina bay sands website : urltoken

urban redevelopment authority . ( 2015 ) . the marina bay story : 2007 . retrieved 2016 , may 16 from urban redevelopment authority , marina bay website : urltoken ; nabilah said . ( 2016 , march 4 ) . 25 artworks to light up i light marina bay festival . the straits times . retrieved from factiva via nlb’s eresources website : urltoken 60 .

mr . herwat said mayor mike bell is satisfied that wu kin hung and yuan xiaohona , both of china , have the wherewithal and capital to oversee and create a $ 200 million residential and commercial development and an " international village " at the site .

downtown core & portview : planning a downtown for the 21st century : development guide plans : draft , august 1992 . ( 1992 ) . singapore : urban redevelopment authority , p . 40 . ( call no . : rsing q711 . 4095957 sin ) 56 .

the artscience museum is a key permanent attraction of the marina bay sands integrated resort located at bayfront avenue . . . .

less than one year after being sold , circa - 1927 marina home is now asking almost double its previous sale price .

five new rentals , from bernal heights to the marina , with a few spaces egregiously misusing the " penthouse " moniker .

the waterfront district infrastructure , including the road network , is planned for completion by 2014 . the detailed design of the eastern marina , by cowi ( denmark ) , has been completed and approved by cdr . all the structure details were verified by a 3d model test to meet international standard wave and stability criteria . construction is planned for completion by end 2014 .

this performing arts complex was opened in 2002 on the end of marina centre , close to the singapore river . 52 in 1979 , a committee was formed to make recommendations for a cultural complex on a four - hectare site at marina city . 53 a decade later , the advisory council on culture and the arts proposed building a performing arts centre on the site . 54 the site on which the esplanade stands had been earmarked for a cultural facility in the 1992 development guide plan for the downtown core . 55

mr . kass suggested the city turn international park over to the metroparks . he also said he expects that the privately owned docks restaurant complex would respond to his development with some reinvestment . he called the docks “better than not being there” but “a little tired . ”

mr . herwat on saturday said all the plans for the marina district , of which there have now been at least four , maybe five , since 2000 , were boxed up and delivered late last year to mr . wu and ms . yuan in china by scott prephan , the perrysburg developer and real estate broker who connected mr . bell with the two investors .

zhuang , j . ( 2016 ) . the coolest underground spot in marina bay you never knew . going places singapore . retrieved 2016 , may 16 from going places singapore website : urltoken ; mulchand , a . ( 2013 , november 24 ) . s’pore has world’s largest district cooling plant . the straits times . retrieved from factiva via nlb’s eresources website : urltoken 41 .

from 1986 to 1992 , a leg of this powerboating race was held at marina bay until it was closed for reclamation works .

behind marina bay sands is gardens by the bay , a set of three gardens linked by a promenade . it was created to balance the densely built marina bay with green relief . the largest area of the gardens is the 54 - hectare bay south , which contains glasshouses and manmade “supertrees” , which are up to 50 m tall and equipped with environmentally friendly features . bay east is a garden at marina east that links to east coast park . bay central on marina centre stretches from the helix bridge to kallang .

a portion of the downtown line , including the downtown , bayfront and promenade stations , opened in 2013 . 46 the latest station to open in the area is marina south pier , which was unveiled in 2014 , stretching the north–south line beyond marina bay . it will be joined by the stations gardens by the bay and marina south in 2021 when the thomson–east coast line is completed . 47

and along the clifford pier breakwater , in the process creating a new site known as marina centre . marina centre was expected to be a showpiece for the city , comprising commercial and residential developments as well as a performing arts centre would enliven the area at night .

the development density will be higher than in the traditional city center , with nearly 60 percent of the reclaimed land set aside for public spaces . these consist of a waterside city park , sea corniche , quayside and sea promenades , squares and gardens , plus walking , jogging and cycling trails .

in 2008 , marina bay hosted the first - ever formula one singapore grand prix night race , which has since become an annual event .

pub . ( n . d . ) . sustainable singapore gallery . retrieved 2016 , june 20 from marina barrage website : urltoken 69 .

the metroparks’ development plan for phase 1 , to be completed in 2018 , would cost $ 3 , 732 , 700 . that work includes wetlands and bioswales , reforestation and prairie restoration , “instream aquatic habitat restored , ” paths and river overlooks , river access for small boats , and recreational opportunities .

" i am hopeful for toledoans that the proposed concepts for the marina district may finally come to fruition , " mr . dillin said saturday via skype from switzerland . " the groundwork laid from the joint efforts of the finkbeiner administration and dillin have provided a great road map for execution of a plan that should benefit toledo for years to come if the master plan and its design controls are adhered to as envisioned . "

$ 300 m expressway and a marina centre . ( 1973 , may 24 ) . the straits times , p . 6 ; chia , p . ( 1973 , june 7 ) . marina centre show complex . the straits times , p . 5 . retrieved from newspapersg . 5 .

to meet the news of a growing cruise industry , the two - berth marina bay cruise centre opened in 2012 at the southwestern tip of marina south . 48 in 2014 , the centre’s facilities underwent a s $ 7 - million upgrade to speed up boarding and disembarking times for passengers . 49

in 2006 , ura created a signature night skyline for marina bay to bring out the area’s architectural elements and create inviting spaces for outdoor activities . the marina bay sands resort also created wonder full , a free nightly 13 - minute performance featuring laser , light , water movement and graphics . 50

downtown core & portview : planning a downtown for the 21st century : development guide plans : draft , august 1992 . ( 1992 ) . singapore : urban redevelopment authority , pp . 3 , 18–19 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 35 . ( call no . : rsing q711 . 4095957 sin ) 23 .

in the mid - 1980s , marina centre was fronted by the 10 . 8 - hectare marina park that stretched from the old satay club to the merdeka bridge in kallang . lining the promenade were metamorphosis i , a futuristic steel sculpture by american artist obie simmons , and stamford , a solar clock - cum - directional light beacon put up by the then port of singapore authority to guide ships sailing into marina bay and kallang basin . 11

by 1984 , plans had been put in place for further reclamation works that would create the shore profile of marina bay as we know it today .

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new fun spot at marina waterfront . ( 2005 , march 20 ) . the straits times , p . 4 . retrieved from newspapersg . 28 .

( ura ) launched the inaugural sale of land in marina centre and , for the first time , foreign developers were invited to participate in the tender .

jewel of a park for marina south . ( 1988 , july 1 ) . the straits times , p . 25 . retrieved from newspapersg . 19 .

paulo , d . a . ( 2005 , august 22 ) . singapore’s garden party . today , p . 2 . retrieved from newspapersg ; gardens by the bay . ( n . d . ) . about the gardens : history and development . retrieved from 2016 , may 30 from gardens by the bay website : urltoken 27 .

the development will incorporate a private luxury and contemporary urban beach resort . it will accommodate a resort hotel , plus a residential component comprising serviced condominiums and low - rise residences , cabanas and bungalows , with quayside retail , with views of the traditional city center , the sea and the mountains . it will benefit from landscaped private open space as well as public pedestrian and vehicular access to the marina quay along and parallel to the ottoman wall walk , and be serviced by an underground car park .

next to the esplanade is the world’s first and largest floating stage . the float @ marina bay was created to serve as an interim venue following the closure of the

work starts on $ 385 m marina city reclamation . ( 1979 , january 20 ) . the straits times , p . 7 . retrieved from newspapersg . 6 .

and designed by makram el - kadi and ziad jamaleddine from l . e . ft . , the prefabricated structure was reconfigured on the interior , and given a contemporary customized skin of corrugated anodized mirror aluminum . the mirror façades allow the bec to act as a scale reflecting the continuously changing landscape in the waterfront district .

gardens by the bay comprises three public gardens in marina bay occupying a total land area of 1 , 010 , 000 sq m ( 101 ha ) . . . .

ura decides not to award marina south theme park site . ( 1994 , october 15 ) . the straits times , p . 48 . retrieved from newspapersg . 17 .

tan , c . ( 2005 , june 15 ) . circle line extends to marina south . the straits times , p . 1 . retrieved from newspapersg . 45 .

almenoar , m . ( 2012 , january 14 ) . marina bay , bayfront stations open . the straits times , p . 8 . retrieved from newspapersg . 46 .

toledo has lined up new developers — apparently with a $ 3 . 8 million check in hand — who want to buy and build up the once polluted former industrial land along the maumee river in east toledo . after more than a dozen years of planning and several let - downs , most people are eager for some private development at the 125 - acre site .

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a $ 5 million marina home so exclusive that we don ' t even know where it is , and a diamond heights gem that squeezes under the bar for a bargain .

mr . dillin released plans in 2006 and again at the end of 2007 , when he presented conceptual drawings that showed a veritable urban wonderland . it had an urban beach with sand art in the summer and snow sculptures in the winter , a checkerboard garden , an oval amphitheater , and a cherry blossom trail . mr . dillin envisioned a pedestrian - friendly " riverfront park at toledo marina district " on the land west of what is now riverside drive , all the way down to the water ' s edge .

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mr . kass and mr . oostra briefed blade editorial staff in a meeting that included dave zenk , executive director of the metroparks of the toledo area ; bob laclair , chief executive and president of fifth third bank and chairman of the promedica board ; toledo mayor paula hicks - hudson ; toledo district 3 councilman peter ujvagi , as well as staff members .

salma khalik . ( 1987 , april 22 ) . six mega - buck bids for marina south fun park . the straits times , p . 24 . retrieved from newspapersg . 15 .

tan , h . y . ( 2004 , march 14 ) . $ 300 million boost for marina bay . the straits times , p . 13 . retrieved from newspapersg . 39 .

the columbia building was sold in 2003 to key development company . the diamond fruit complex big 7 building was renovated to house gorge networks and the columbia gorge community college hood river center , including the integrated technology center . classes opened to the public in the fall of 2004 . at this time , big 7 building is the only port - owned building that was part of the diamond fruit complex renovation .

in the 1987 draft masterplan for marina bay , the area was envisioned to be a waterfront setting for public events and national celebrations , with marina south as a focal point of the city’s new downtown . to form a continuous urban waterfront promenade around the bay , the plan identified a need to link the bay to its surroundings and further reclaim collyer quay to create a pedestrian mall .

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marina south pier mrt station on north - south line to open on sunday . ( 2014 , november 22 ) . the straits times . retrieved from factiva via nlb’s eresources website : urltoken 48 ,

the singapore flyer is a 165 - metre - high observation wheel located at the tip of marina centre . launched in 2008 , the tourist attraction is one of the tallest ferris wheels in the world .

master plan for the urban waterfronts at marina bay and kallang basin ( draft ) . ( 1989 ) . singapore : urban redevelopment authority , pp . 3 , 28–29 . available via publicationsg . 37 .

ten lots have been sold to third parties on the waterfront . among them , mika land development , on lot 1493 marfaa , is under design by foster + partners ( uk ) and r & k consultants to offer 32 , 000 sq m of residential space . the project is a mixed use combining retail , offices , residential and entertainment areas . the architect aims to design a green intelligent building , using the most environmental friendly techniques .

ng , h . ( 2015 , september 3 ) . pub to build fourth desalination plant in marina east . the straits times . retrieved 2016 , may 16 from the straits times website : urltoken 36 .

auger , t . ( 2015 ) . a river transformed : singapore river and marina bay . singapore : editions didier millet , p . 107 . ( call no . : rsing 711 . 4095957 aug ) ; bay , p . ( 2006 ) . state - of - the - art utility infrastructure in place at marina bay . skyline , july–august . retrieved 2016 , may 30 from urban redevelopment authority website : urltoken 40 .

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low , l . f . , & wong , a . ( 2014 , february 22 ) . golfers lament loss of marina bay course . today . retrieved 2016 , may 16 from today website : urltoken 32 .

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this light art festival organised by ura has been held at marina bay since 2010 . artists and designers from around the world are invited to create sustainable light art installations to showcase how the waterfront can be transformed by light .

kaur , k . ( 2014 , october 24 ) . marina bay cruise centre completes $ 7m upgrading to improve passenger experience . the straits times . retrieved 2016 , may 16 from the straits times website : urltoken 50 .

the landscape concept for the sea corniche promenade is in progress . a natural continuation and termination of the existing beirut corniche , the promenade is also the largest street in the waterfront district , with the strongest relationship to the coast . it will have a great sense of openness and freshness , facing north to the sea with views of the coast and mount sannine to the east . a significant green medium will add to its local identity .

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phase one of the beirut city center master plan ( 1994 – 2004 ) saw the completion of marine works , defense structures and sea promenades , the finalization of beirut marina , and major advances in landfill treatment and land reclamation .

marinas , waterside leisure , lifestyle , cultural and other entertainment are among visitors’ attractions . beirut marina quays and the 1 . 3 km - long sea corniche and promenades , varying in width from 45 to 110 m , have become a popular pedestrian area . upon completion of the eastern marina , the city center will offer a 3 . 5 km uninterrupted extension of the beirut shoreline , providing more than four times the space of seafront promenade currently available in the city .

the plans were further articulated in 1996 with the release of ura’s publication new downtown – ideas for the city of tomorrow . bayside was renamed bayfront , while portview became straits view . the section of the ecp that had cut marina south into two became a major road instead . in place of it was to be a new coastal expressway running along the coast . 23 this expressway eventually became the marina coastal expressway , singapore’s first undersea road when it opened in december 2013 . 24

this vision was turned into reality two years later when ura announced that it was spending s $ 300 million to transform the bay area into a 3 . 35 - kilometre - long waterfront promenade stretching from clifford pier to marina city park .

in 2002 , singapore’s tourism mascot was moved to one fullerton overlooking marina bay . the merlion’s view of the sea from its original location at the mouth of the singapore river had been blocked by the construction of the esplanade bridge in 1997 .

voter approval in 2001 enabled toledo to financially back a $ 175 million riverfront development and a new sports arena in east toledo . that vote allowed a one - time exemption of section 79 of the toledo city charter , which bars city participation in building a sports arena without voter approval . the city was then able to contribute up to $ 8 million toward road and other infrastructure improvements related to the construction of a sports arena and other developments on the east bank of the maumee river just north of the docks .

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the early kass plan also called for the construction of 10 restaurants , 50 , 000 square feet of retail space , 200 , 000 square feet of office space , an 18 - screen movie theater , 350 apartments , two hotels , and a marina .

it will be surrounded by public spaces : a square to the north ; a linear park to the south , extending from the city waterside park to the eastern marina ; a sequence of green spaces from khan antoun bey square to the sea corniche promenade .

marketed as a marina teardown , this circa 1926 single - family home was listed for $ 1 , 999 , 000 . while inhabitable , it had two things going for it—the prized block its on ( 37 rico way being the address ) , and the neighborhood its in .

marina bay is the first in southeast asia to have a network of underground tunnels housing all cabling and piping for water , power and telecommunications in order to save space on the ground level . known as the common services tunnel , the first phase of this network was completed in 2006 .

between the floating platform and helix bridge is the youth olympic park – singapore’s first art park . it was created to commemorate singapore’s hosting of the inaugural youth olympic games in 2010 . the park contains the first public art sculptures to be showcased under the marina bay public art programme sponsored by ura .

the quayside facilities on the south include 17 waterside restaurants , five specialty stores , two activity centers and public facilities , totaling 6 , 000 sq m of floor space . stretched along the beirut marina , the one - story construction remains below street level , its roof forming a continuation of the corniche .

marina south , spanning 266 ha , was planned to be the “jewel” of the three plots . detailed plans for the site were first outlined in 1984 after two renowned architects , japanese kenzo tange and chinese american i . m . pei , were commissioned by the government to propose plans for developing a new downtown in the area .

almenoar , m . ( 2009 , february 13 ) . four mrt lines in marina bay by 2018 . the straits times , p . 48 ; lim , r . ( 2008 , january 26 ) . riders for a seamless , efficient rail network . the straits times , p . 79 . retrieved from newspapersg . 43 .

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an early proposal for marina south was to turn it into an attraction to boost tourism . in 1987 , the singapore tourist promotion board ( stpb ) ( now known as the singapore tourism board , or stb ) put out a tender to build an entertainment complex on a 21 - hectare plot in marina south . 14 this tender , which became known as the singapore entertainment centre project , was revised a year later to include hotels and a berth for yachts . the project struggled to get off the ground due to numerous changes to the tender requirements . 15 in 1994 , ura resurfaced the plan for a theme park in the area . despite receiving three bids , it did not award the tender because the bid submissions did not meet expectations . 16

mr . herwat said the bell administration is still working to have the great lakes historical society move its museum and research library from vermilion , ohio , to the skyway marina and marine passenger terminal , which was developed by the toledo - lucas county port authority . that structure and the decommissioned toledo edison acme power plan are just to the north of the 69 acres dashing pacific wants to buy . the company would have an option to purchase the former power plant .

casino licensee : bally ' s park place , inc . parent company : caesars entertainment , inc . address : park place and boardwalk , atlantic city , nj 08401 opening date : december 29 , 1979 last license renewal date : june 18 , 2008 general phone number : 609 - 340 - 2000 kevin ortzman , sr . vice president , general manager & ceo

casino licensee : boardwalk regency corporation parent company : caesars entertainment , inc . address : 2100 pacific avenue , atlantic city , nj 08401 opening date : june 26 , 1979 last license renewal date : june 18 , 2008 general phone number : 609 - 348 - 4411 kevin ortzman , sr . vice president , general manager & ceo

casino licensee : golden nugget atlantic city , llc parent company : landry ' s , inc . address : huron ave . & brigantine blvd . , nj 08401 opening date by trump castle associates : june 19 , 1985 license issued : february 15 , 2012 general phone number : 441 - 2000 tilman j . fertitta , president thomas m . pohlman , executive vice president & general manager

casino licensee : harrah ' s atlantic city operating company , llc parent company : caesars entertainment , inc . address : 777 harrah ' s boulevard , atlantic city , nj 08401 opening date : november 23 , 1980 last license renewal date : june 18 , 2008 general phone number : 609 - 441 - 5000 rick mazer , regional president & general manager

casino licensee : dgmb casino , llc address : north carolina avenue and boardwalk , atlantic city , nj 08401 opening date : may 26 , 1978 ( resorts international , inc . ) sold : december 7 , 2010 ( dgmb casino , llc ) license issued : july 13 , 2011 general phone number : 609 - 344 - 6000 mark giannantonio , president & ceo

casino licensee : tropicana atlantic city corp . parent company : tropicana entertainment inc . address : brighton avenue and boardwalk , atlantic city , nj 08401 opening date : november 26 , 1981 c onservatorship ended : march 3 , 2010 interim casino authorization issued : march 3 , 2010 casino license date : november 10 , 2010 general phone number : 609 - 340 - 4000 tony rodio , president & ceo

casino licensee : trump taj mahal associates , llc . parent company : trump entertainment resorts , inc . address : 1000 virginia avenue and boardwalk , atlantic city , nj 08401 opening date : april 2 , 1990 last license renewal date : june 20 , 2007 general phone number : 609 - 449 - 1000 robert griffin , ceo & general manager

the commission licenses the below internet gaming affiliates of casino licensees . n . j . s . a . 5 : 12 - 82b ( 5 ) . for a list of internet gaming sites approved by the division of gaming enforcement and related information , go to the division of gaming enforcement ' s website .

mgm resorts international and mgm growth properties llc have acquired the borgata hotel casino & spa in exchange for consideration in the amount of $ 900 million to current 50 % owner boyd gaming corp . after debt payments are made , boyd gaming estimates that it will gain $ 600 million by way of the transaction .

upon transfer of boyd gaming ' s 50 % share , mgm resorts will then sell borgata to mgm growth properties , a real estate investment trust , for approximately $ 1 . 175 billion . mgm growth properties plans to lease borgata to mgm resorts for $ 100 million per year .

a shot of borgata in july 2003 , when boyd gaming corp . and mgm mirage opened atlantic city ' s first casino and hotel since 1990 . photographer : jeff zelevansky / bloomberg news .

while we are pleased with the performance of [ borgata ] , this transaction is an attractive opportunity to immediately unlock significant value for our shareholders , " said boyd gaming ceo keith smith .

borgata may come off the books for boyd gaming , but the company has been very active purchasing properties in 2016 . in april , boyd gaming announced the acquisition of aliante casino hotel & spa in north las vegas and followed it up with the purchase of the las vegas assets of cannery casino resorts llc at a price of $ 230 million .

the timing of the deal is also noteworthy . last week , new jersey governor chris christie signed into law a proposal to bailout atlantic city if the city does not fix its finances within five months . atlantic city will receive $ 75 million in loans in the meantime .

additionally , mgm resorts is currently focusing on expansion within the east coast . it has plans to open a casino this year in national harbor maryland as well as a casino in springfield , massachusetts in the future .

mgm ' s deal to purchase boyd gaming ' s interest in borgata ends a partnership between the companies that helped generate $ 812 million in net revenue for the twelve months ended march 31 .

" we expect mgm resorts to remain net leverage - neutral , as we fully consolidate borgata ' s cash flows into the mgm resorts portfolio , " said dan d ' arrigo , executive vice president and cfo of mgm resorts international . " looking ahead , we believe the impact of the transactions remain consistent with our focus on further deleveraging the balance sheet . "