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Wine Industry Events
| 2008 Dates | Industry Event |
| November 21-23 |
Weekend with Wine Spend two nights at Honor's Haven Resort & Spa and tour the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Package $695 per couple / $475 for a single. Package includes 2 nights deluxe accommodations & full use of resort, A Friday Night Welcome Party, selection of assorted cheeses and Hors D’oeuvres will be served. Enjoy a Complimentary bottle of wine. Saturday there is a full buffet breakfast. Limo service departs at 11:30a.m. with gourmet boxed lunch where you will visit the top wineries along the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Limo returns to resort @ 6:30p.m. Full Service Sit Down Dinner @ 7:30p.m. with no corkage fee which means you can bring the wines you purchased during the tour to dinner. Music & Dancing in the lounge after dinner. Sunday full buffet Breakfast & Lunch. Website: www.exclusivewinevacations.com |
| December 02 |
Wines of the World - Tempranillo Come learn more about the world of wine in a comfortable setting around our community table. Each week our resident wine geek, Iris Kampbell, will focus on one of the best wine making regions or a unique theme and you will get a chance to sample 5 wines from that region or theme along with some artisan cheese to gnosh on. There will always be new wines to try and functional information that will be short, sweet and to the point. This is a perfect setting for a 'friends night out', date night and those looking to meet others interested in learning more about wine. Each week we'll teach you the system we use to rate wines and ask you to vote and help us decide what will be eligible for our future wine list selections. Reservations Required (let us know if you are staying for dinner and we will secure a table for you at 7:30pm) Website: www.mussandturners.com |
| December 14 |
Silverado Vineyards Lobster Feast & Wine Essence Experience Begin your day with our Wine Essence Experience. Wine-filled glass in hand, learn how the perfumes (or essences) that emanate from the glass help us identify the wine we are tasting. Discover the specific aromas and flavors encompassed in a varietal and learn to identify them. Next, enjoy a luscious Lobster Feast, Napa Valley style. Bringing the meaning of finger food to a whole new level – sit down to a table laden with a bountiful harvest of succulent lobster, tiger prawns, corn on the cob, artichokes, potatoes, onions and garlic; complete with condiments, bread and of course, Silverado Vineyards wines! Put on your bib, roll up your sleeves and dive in to one of the most enjoyable dining experiences of your life. Website: www.silveradovineyards.com |
| 2009 Dates | Industry Event |
| February 07-08 |
Seventh Annual Worcester Wine & Food Festival Hear ye, hear ye! A Winter's Knight...Cedarburg's 35th Annual Winter Festival, February 7 & 8, 2009 celebrates the lords and ladies, the knights and damsels, the dragons and soothsayers, the fools and fool'ettes for a Medieval Winter Festival. Join us in the Kingdom of Cedarburg for the mighty contests: Ice Carving, Bed Racing, Chili Cooking, Barrel Racing and hunting for the Holy Grail, hidden in eggshells under the snow. If you desire to partake of grog and grub and assorted malty happy brews among the grownups in the drafty castle and have a mind for a bit of gaming, come to the Cool Brew on Saturday night. Or sample the particularly comely wines from Cedar Creek Winery. However, if you awaken with a large and tender head, feed it with pancakes at the Pancake Breakfast. Many sporting activities will make you shout Huzzah! Enjoy softball in the snow, big dogs pulling weighted sleds, hayrides, the royal Lion's Club golf tourney in the park and the pageantry of the Winter Festival Medieval Parade on Saturday afternoon. Website: www.cedarburgfestivals.org |
| February 09 |
Seventh Annual Worcester Wine & Food Festival This 7th annual event - Monday evening, February 9, 2009 at the Hanover Theatre Worcester - brings people together from the entire greater Worcester community and beyond to taste fine wines from both domestic and international winemakers and to sample signature dishes from some of the finest local restaurants, caterers and specialty food purveyors while simultaneously raising money to benefit economically disadvantaged children and youth who attend JCC programs through the JCC’s Tuition Scholarship Program. For the seventh year, Austin Liquors is the Presenting Sponsor for the event. The Festival offers a General Admission fee of $40 per person. Website: www.worcesterjcc.org |
| Feb 14 |
Madera Wine Trail's Wine & Chocolate Weekend The family wineries of the Madera Wine Trail will host “Wine & Chocolate Weekend” on February 14th and 15th from 10am to 5pm. Wine lovers may purchase a Passport Wine Glass at any of the participating wineries both days of the event. Guests will sample current and newly released vintages and indulge in delectable chocolate creations, special food pairings, local art and live music. Website: =www.maderavintners.com/ |
| Feb 27 - Mar 01 |
Boca Bacchanal Winefest & Auction Cheers! Boca Bacchanal Winefest & Auction, the Boca Raton Historical Society’s largest fundraiser, is scheduled for February 27- March 1, 2009. The seventh edition of the sensational wine and food event will feature sumptuous Friday night Vintner Dinners, held in magnificent private residences, bringing together the talents of internationally celebrated chefs and vintners. The exciting Bacchanal & Auction takes place on Saturday evening at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, featuring a reception, sumptuous dinner and silent and live auctions. The weekend concludes on Sunday afternoon outdoors at the Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park Amphitheatre with the a Grand Tasting, showcasing the specialties of 30 outstanding local chefs and scores of top vintners. Website: www.bocabacchanal.com |
| April 18 |
Earth Day Food & Wine Festival The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is an intimate celebration featuring earth friendly cuisine, sustainably produced wines, live entertainment and educational exhibits highlighting innovative products. The award-winning food and wine featured are grown on local Central Coast farms committed to innovative practices that protect both our natural resources and communities. Enjoy unlimited tastings in a historic and festive setting. Tickets are limited to preserve the intimate nature of the event. Proceeds support sustainable agriculture research and farmworker outreach programs conducted by the Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT), a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization.www.earthdayfoodandwine.com Website: www.vineyardteam.org |
| May 29- May 30 |
Collective Spirits Wine Festival The eagerly awaited first event to be held in The Bascom’s new $11 million architect-designed facility will take place May 29-30 when wine lovers from all over the region celebrate the third annual Collective Spirits wine festival. Featured activities of the two-day event will include wine tastings from the premier distributors in North Carolina, silent auctions, artistic demonstrations, a symposium and sparkling wine tasting led by leading U.S. wine specialists, all capped off by a gala seated dinner under a tent on The Bascom’s new terrace, followed by a live auction of exceptional wines and special services and events. All proceeds benefit The Bascom, a nonprofit visual art center. “This event further establishes Highlands as a wine destination, and the fact that it is the first event in The Bascom’s stunning new facility will not be lost on the guests,” said Donna Woods, The Bascom’s events director. “The 2009 Collective Spirits is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.” Website: www.thebascom.org |
