First things first, I just returned from a week in the Dominican Republic for our National Sales Meeting. Despite the fact that there wasn't a free moment during the week, I can report back that there is some very exciting stuff in the works for this year!

I smoked the upcoming and delicious 2009 AVO Limited Edition Compañeros (click here for the final availability of the 2008 AVO Limited Edition Tesoro) as well as the new Davidoff Puro d'Oro, a new line of Dominican Puros using a wrapper that is exclusive to our company, and is just amazing.

I also had a chance to meet up with Manuel Quesada (Fonseca, Cubita, etc…) to talk about the upcoming ProCigar Festival next month. The festival begins in beautiful La Romana for some golf and a tour of the great Tabacalera de Garcia factory. We'll be hosting our group beginning in Santiago with a Great welcome party ONLY for our group at Rancho Camp David on Tuesday February 17, 2009 (transportation will be provided from the airport to the hotel).

Each morning will include a great Dominican Breakfast (you haven't lived until you've had a Dominican Breakfast). Lunch will be served each afternoon during the tours. Each evening will feature an amazing party… including an exclusive fiesta at the "Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration" The hotel is the least expensive of all the "official hotels" of the trip. With meals, three drinks per day, the welcome party, internet, etc, and ALL of the greatest cigars you can smoke… all included, it should cost about $65 per night for a single room and about $75 per night for a double room. This trip is NOT to be missed… Please register NOW and indicate "Davidoff NY" as your retailer to be sure you are put on the CAMP DAVID list! The ticket is $750 per person. Airfare is the responsibility of the attendee as well. CLICK HERE FOR COVERAGE FROM LAST YEAR'S FESTIVAL!!!!

ALSO

On Monday, February 9th, 2009 we'll be hosting our annual G-Fest with Graycliff Cigars. This evening of Italian fare is always one of our most successful events, and quickest to sell out. An assortment of great Italian wines will accompany the evening. The ticket price is $151.73 per person (Tax and gratuity included!!!)

Appetizers
Assorted Cured Meats & Cheese
Marinated Seafood Salad
Artichoke & Roasted Pepper Salad with White Beans
Grilled Mixed Vegetables with Green Olive and Shrimp Tapenade

Entrees
Rabbit Cacciatore Served in Contry Bread
Oxtail with Rigatoni & Ricotta
Whole Roasted Fish (Market)
Creamy Polenta with Gorgonzola and Nuts

Desserts
Biscotti and Cannoli


Always at your service,

Michael Herklots
General Manager
Davidoff of Geneva New York Boutiques at Madison Avenue and Columbus Circle