Join us for The Spring Wine Fest 2008 on
Saturday, May 3, 2008
from 7:30pm - 2am
(tasting from 8:00pm - 11:30pm)
Vinalia Restaurant & Lounge
34 Summer Street
Boston, MA
Celebrate wines of the world and enjoy delicious paired food samples from each region prepared by Chef Steve Lania. Guests will be given a passport to travel to ten different regions around the world to taste wines and scrumptious foods from each all in one night.
Guests will also enjoy great music and dancing all night long, from early evening jazz to 80s, 90s and top 40 dance tunes.
Wine & Food Sampling Menu
Australia
Hugh Hamilton Jim Jim Shiraz - McLaren Vale, Australia
A great nose and delightful sweet berry fruit flavor with soft tannins
Paired with Fancy Cheese & Toast imported Australian chesses and fresh fruits
Spain
Laxas Albarino - Rias Baxas, Spain
Bright aromas of apples, flowers, and apricots
Paired with Gazpacho old fashioned cold vegetable soup
USA
Rock & Vine Cabernet Sauvignon - North Coast, California
Opulent mid-palate showcases toasty oak and a symphony of classic Cali-Cab
currant and cassis flavors. Succulent, juicy, ripe and gorgeous
Paired with Shrimp & Corn Cake served with spicy mango & avocado salsa
New Zealand
Tohu Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, New Zealand
Medium bodied with fragrant aromas of flowers and passionfruit and has
fresh zingy citrus flavours that linger on the palate
Paired with Maple Grilled Venison, crisp potato bread and passion fruit demi
Italy
Vignamaggio Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico - Tuscany, Italy
Raspberry fragrances with vegetal nuances, oak and spice.
Elegant and Medium-bodied
Paired with Gelato Station, 5 choices, choose your own
South Africa
Wildekrans Pinotage - Walker Bay, South Africa
A silky smooth entry, red berries and spice form on the palate with a
touch of mocha lingering on the finish
Paired with Boerewors Braai sausage BBQ with roasted peppers and onions
Argentina
Crios de Susana Balbo Rose of Malbec- Mendoza, Argentina
Flavors of cherries and spice are obvious, and the jammy fruit quality just keeps coming on strong, with hints of spice and sandalwood lurking in the background
Paired with Sweetbreads, capers & lemon in an edible basket
Portugal
Ramos Pinto Adriano White - Douro, Portugal
Intense and clean, it has fresh and exotic hints, which transform into ripe
fruit aromas such as apricots, peaches and pineapple
Paired with Potato Dumplings, sweet cream sauce with leeks and mascarpone
Germany
S.A. Prum Essence Riesling - Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
Fresh fruit flavors perfectly balanced by a racy acidity and mineral character
Paired with Knockwurst in a Blanket with red onion chutney
Chile
Santa Rita Reserva Carmenere - Rapel Valley, Chile
Soft, savory tannins are balanced by lush fruit and spice characteristics.
A well-rounded and lingering wine, delivering a rich, smooth finish
Paired with Chilean Sea Bass, lettuce wrapped and served with plum relish
VIP Admission - includes general admission and reserved seating for the evening.
Each table is for four or more people. If there are less than four in your party we will
gladly seat you with others to enjoy the evening.
Only $75 until 4/15, $85 until 4/30, $95 until sold out.
General Admission - enjoy the wine sampling and food stations from 7:30 - 11:00pm.
Then dance the night away until 2am
Only $59 until 4/15, $69 until 4/30, $79 until sold out.
This is an interactive social event set up reception style with limited or no seating.
Each guest will receive a passport allowing travel to each wine and food region.
The passport will get stamped each time you visit a different region and try
their offerings. SAFE TRAVELS!!!
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Added by bostoneventguide on April 1, 2008