Event Details

The purchase of this ticket ‘package’ includes admission tickets to all 4 Signature Events

Regional Wine and Food Celebration

This event will underscore the delicate balance of regional wine and food pairings that have evolved over centuries. Guests will nibble cuisine from areas around the world while tasting the perfect wines to highlight the flavors. Local chefs, including the International Trade Centers’ own Xavier Deshayes and Todd Gray of Equinox have crafted an extraordinary menu and this event shouldn’t be missed.

• Tuesday, February 5, 2013
• 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

2nd Annual Sommelier Showdown

In its second year, this exciting event will pit local sommeliers in a challenge for supremacy. As the somms work feverishly to taste and identify a sampling of wines. Guest mix and mingle while tasting high value wines and specially chosen bites created by some of the city’s best chefs. Last year this event received considerable media coverage and was the highlight of the festival.

• Wednesday, February 6, 2013
• 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

International Tasting Day One and Two

A Grand Tasting featuring approximately 100 wineries sampling two wines each. Winemakers and wine professionals will answer questions and provide insight into the winery’s history and the winemaking process.

A demonstration stage will feature two focused presentations during the evening, and a jazz band will provide entertainment. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served to complement the wine.

• Thursday, February 7th and Friday, February 8th
• 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM