{"id":32825,"date":"2015-11-06T15:54:21","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T15:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/regancomm355.e.wpstage.net\/?p=2544"},"modified":"2015-11-06T15:54:21","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T15:54:21","slug":"the-silver-anniversary-celebration-of-wine-food-and-culture-is-almost-upon-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/regancomm.com\/the-silver-anniversary-celebration-of-wine-food-and-culture-is-almost-upon-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The silver anniversary celebration of wine, food and culture is almost upon us!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"2013The Boston Wine Expo <\/strong>will be toasting to its 25th<\/sup> birthday this President\u2019s Day weekend\u00a0(February 13 and 14,<\/span>2016<\/span>) at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center<\/strong>. This silver anniversary edition of the Boston Wine Expo will be one of the country\u2019s biggest celebrations of wine, food and culture. This year\u2019s lineup includes wines from around the world, culinary tastings, reserve lounges and VIP experiences, interactive seminars, celebrity chef demonstrations and features exclusive to the 25th<\/sup> anniversary f\u00eate like an educational W?NE Bar hosted by local sommeliers and limited Silver Anniversary ticket experiences.<\/p>\n

After attending the past two years, I\u2019ve come to learn that there really is something for everyone! To guide your way through this year\u2019s line-up, we\u2019ve highlighted each of the experience options:<\/p>\n

GRAND TASTING<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Grand Tasting<\/strong> gives guest\"2013s a global adventure in a glass. Whether your palate prefers a full-bodied Pinot Noir, buttery Chardonnay, an elegant Cabernet Sauvignon or a dry Pinot Grigio, the 25th<\/sup>
\nanniversary Boston Wine Expo will bring the biggest, boldest and best flavors from the vine to Boston. Featuring over 200 producers and nearly 1,800 wines from around the world, oenophiles will travel through the expansive space \u2013 sans passport \u2013 swirling and sipping their way to \u201cconnoisseur<\/em>\u201d status. In honor of its milestone birthday, the Boston Wine Expo will debut a W?NE Bar<\/strong>where you can stop and ask members of the Boston Sommelier Society your wine-related questions as well as get a retrospective of the industry\u2019s past 25 years and what to expect in the next 25 years. Along the way, there will be culinary attractions including bites from popular area restaurants, as well as dueling Celebrity Chef Stages<\/strong> with appearances by Ming Tsai, Barbara Lynch, Chris Coombs and more. There also is\u00a0the opportunity to purchase your favorite wines through the Drync<\/strong> app which will be delivered to your doorstop with the click of a button.<\/p>\n

VINTNERS\u2019 RESERVE LOUNGE<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Boston Wine Expo\u2019s Vintners\u2019 Reserve Lounge<\/strong> is the ideal setting for serious wine enthusiasts looking to sip their way through special vintages, as well as unique and small production wines. Located in the Seaport Hotel\u2019s Plaza Ballroom, the Vintners\u2019 Reserve Lounge gives guests a chance to spoil their taste-buds with these special gems that retail for $75 and up per bottle, while enjoying tastings from the city\u2019s finest restaurants. New this year, you can indulge your sweet tooth at the 25th<\/sup> anniversary Dessert Bar<\/strong> featuring delectable treats designed to pair perfectly with the Vintners\u2019 Reserve Lounge\u2019s wines.<\/p>\n

VIP EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

With crowds of thousands per day, the VIP Experience<\/strong> package allows guests to bypass the line forming along the Boulevard of Flags and whisks you inside to the main event thirty minutes early. After availing yourself of the VIP coat-check, toast with some bubbly and get to exploring all that the Boston Wine Expo has to offer. Hit up the VIP Experience Lounge<\/strong> on the Grand Tasting floor to refuel and stock up on essentials like coffee, snacks and (more) wine while lounging on plush sofas. When you\u2019re good and ready, depart with an upscale gift-bag filled with exclusive products.\"2013<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>SILVER ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

This exclusive anniversary package starts with your raising a glass with the Boston Guild of Oenophilists. After an intimate meet and greet with the group who founded the Boston Wine Expo in 1991, your ticket grants you access to the Grand Tasting on both Saturday<\/span> and Sunday<\/span> while sharpening your mind at three educational seminars.** \u201cSilver Anniversary\u201d ticket holders also can relax in the chic VIP Experience Lounge.<\/p>\n

 
\nSEMINARS<\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Boston Wine Expo\u2019s highly regarded educational programs for both consumers and those in the trade feature top winemakers and industry experts. In honor of the 25th<\/sup> anniversary, this year\u2019s seminar program will be the biggest and best yet with over 40 topics ranging from food and wine pairings, \u201cOne Hour Wine Experts,\u201d and vertical tasting flights of the world\u2019s most sought-after wine producers.\u00a0 Over the years, the Expo has featured a blockbuster line-up of wine celebrities including Dominique Lafon, Dr. Harvey Finkel, Dr. Michael Apstein, Francois Perrin, Joel Butler, Daniel Bruce, Joe Heitz and many more.<\/p>\n

And, as always, sipping at this event has a special cause. The major charitable benefactor of the 25th<\/sup> anniversary Boston Wine Expo is the Tufts Medical Center\u2019s Summer Camp Program for Children with Disabilities<\/strong>. To date, the Boston Guild of Oenophilists has raised over $1.4 million for worthy causes. Yes, you read that right!<\/p>\n

The Boston Wine Expo will take place at The Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center on February 13 and 14, 2016<\/span>, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm<\/span>. Tickets now are on sale and available by visiting: http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/boston-wine-expo-2016-tickets-17546444889?aff=BWEWebsite<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to do you plan to sip your way through the BWE this year? Mark your calendars and join in on the conversation with us and use the hashtag #BWE16.<\/p>\n

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–Carolyn Rasley,\u00a0Account Executive<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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