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Boston Wine Festival - Super Tuscans
Tuesday, February 2
Super Tuscans
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $295
Sample the best Tuscan wines Italy has to offer! Chef Daniel Bruce will prepare his version of his favorite Tuscan influenced four-course meal. These incredible Italian wines including Ornellaia, Tignanello, and Sassicaia will be explored, led by the knowledgeable and entertaining Randy Sheahan.
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Boston Wine Festival- La Jota Vineyard Co.
Wednesday, February 3
La Jota Vineyard Co.
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $165
La Jota has been producing wines since the 1890s on Howell Mountain. The wines are handcrafted at the original 1898 fieldstone winery and hillside cave. From the low yielding vines of 28 mountain acres, they produce cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and their crown jewel, the annual Heritage Release cabernet sauvignon. Highly concentrated flavors and muscular tannins make these wines distinctive and age worthy. Winemaker Chris Carpenter will present wines that represent the finest examples of La Jota terroir.
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Boston Wine Festival - Wines of Bordeaux with Bill Blatch
Thursday, February 4
Wines of Bordeaux with Bill Blatch
Seminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m.,
the Atlantic Room, $195
Dinner only, 7:30 p.m.,
the Atlantic Room, $165
Bordeaux négociant Bill Blatch is one of the world’s foremost experts on the region of Bordeaux. His vintage reports are considered to be the most comprehensive throughout the wine industry. Bill leads us through multiple vintages and appellations of Bordeaux wines, starting with a detailed seminar, moving through dinner and finishing with a glass of one of his specialties, Sauternes. This event is not to be missed.
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Boston Wine Festival - Soter Vineyards
Friday, February 5
Soter Vineyards
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $145
Located in Willamette Valley, Soter is among the best wineries in Oregon, producing outstanding pinot noirs, sparkling wines, a meritage blend and cabernet franc. The winery was founded by Tony Soter, well known for consistently producing world class wines at Etude for more than 25 years. Tony takes the spotlight, as he shares the history and winemaking style that has put this winery on the map.
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Boston Wine Festival - Malbecs from around the World
Tuesday, February 9
Malbecs from around the World
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $145
Taste Malbecs from around the world, from Cahor to Argentina, these wines are enjoyed far and wide. Taste the difference that terroir makes, as Howie Rubin and Dan Salvucci lead you through wines that run from light and fruity to robust and intense. Chef Bruce prepares dishes to enhance and articulate the nuances of this varietal.
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Boston Wine Festival - Benziger Family Winery
Wednesday, February 10
Benziger Family Winery
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $145
Benziger Family Winery is dedicated to the natural growing of sustainable agriculture. They produce organic and biodynamic wines from the Sonoma Mountain. Erinn Benziger will offer her single-vineyard reserve and estate wines, plus the signature Tribute blend. The evening’s four course meal will feature organic ingredients, prepared by Chef Bruce.
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Boston Wine Festival - K Vintners and Charles Smith Wines
Thursday, February 11
K Vintners and Charles Smith Wines
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $145
Located at the base of the Blue Hills in Walla Walla, Washington, K Vintners focuses primarily on syrah and field blends. In 2009 Charles Smith was recognized as Winemaker of the Year, remarkable considering he made theshift to winemaking only nine years ago. Charles’ passionate approach to creating these rich, expressive wines as well as his larger than life personality will make this an unforgettable evening.
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Valentine's Dinner Dance
Friday, February 12
Valentine’s Dinner Dance
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Wharf Room, $225
Champagne is for more than just toasting! Chef Daniel Bruce once again shows his rare talents with his perfectly matched, all Champagne dinner, featuring wines from Charles Heidsieck including the newly released 1999 Rare. Seize the perfect opportunity to share a romantic evening of music and dancing, coupled with incredible wine and food.
www.bostonwinefestival.net |
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Valentine's Brunch
Sunday, February 14
Valentine’s Brunch
Brunch, reservations between 10 a.m. and
2 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $75
Join us in our beautiful waterfront location for a fantastic Valentine’s Day Brunch. Enjoy our favorite Piper Heidsieck Champagne and the view of Boston Harbor, while listening to the romantic music of our pianist and savoring the extensive buffet offerings of Chef Daniel Bruce.
www.bostonwinefestival.net |
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Boston Wine Festival - Kendall-Jackson
Wednesday, February 17
Kendall-Jackson
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $155
Kendall-Jackson is a forefather in the California wine industry. It has a worldwide reach and is known especially for its Great Estates and Stature labels. Jess Jackson’s philosophy is to blend fruit from California’s finest vineyards. Please join winemaker, Randy Ullom, for dinner. Sample the variety of wines that he fashions by layering the flavors to create blends with rare depth and complexity.
www.bostonwinefestival.net |
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Boston Wine Festival - Page Wine Cellars
Thursday, February 18
Page Wine Cellars
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $155
Having first appeared at the Rising Stars dinner in 2008, we welcome back Bryan Page and his brother Chris as they return to host their own dinner. Their portfolio now includes the small production Le Nu and Revolver wine companies with varietals ranging from sauvignon blanc to his premium meritage blend The Stash. Chef Bruce will create a perfect match from his stash of ingredients.
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Boston Wine Festival - Rising Stars
Friday, February 19
Rising Stars
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $155
Join us for a special evening of Rising Stars which will highlight two boutique wineries: Chamisal Vineyards with Fintan du Fresne and Kamen Estate Wines featuring Robert Kamen. Welcome the newest winemakers as we explore two distinct winemaking styles of chardonnay, pinot noir, syrah and cabernet, complemented by the remarkable cuisine of Chef Daniel Bruce.
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Boston Wine Festival - Jazz Brunch
Sunday, February 21
Jazz Brunch
Brunch, reservations between 10 a.m. and
2 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $75
Chef Daniel Bruce will create a lavish buffet of Cajun-influenced cuisine honoring his French Quarter Wine Festival in New Orleans. Experience the essence of the Big Easy as you enjoy wine chosen to complement Chef Bruce’s interpretation of Creole dishes. Delight in listening to the authentic sounds of a live New Orleans Jazz band.
www.bostonwinefestival.net |
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Boston Wine Festival - Alex Gambal
Wednesday, February 24
Alex Gambal
Seminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m.,
the Atlantic Room, $195
Dinner only, 7:30 p.m.,
the Atlantic Room, $165
Alex Gambal founded his own winery in 1997. He is now making about 5000 cases of wine per year exclusively in the Cote d’Or; including Bourgogne chardonnays, pinot noirs, grand crus such as Corton Charlemagne, Clos Vougeot and Le Chambertin. His artisanal winemaking style, including racking the wine by hand, barreling by gravity, and bottling by the phases of the moon, contributes to the purity and character which define his wines.
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Boston Wine Festival - Truchard Vineyards
Thursday, February 25
Truchard Vineyards
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $145
Proprietors Jo Ann and Tony Truchard pioneered grape growing in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. This small family-owned vineyard makes 100 percent estate owned and bottled wines. Please join the Truchards who were honored as American Winery of the Year in 2003. Sample wines such as their famous syrah and cabernet sauvignon beside a fine meal by Chef Bruce.
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Boston Wine Festival - Arrowood Vineyards & Winery
Friday, February 26
Arrowood Vineyards & Winery
Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $145
Owner Alis Arrowood will present the celebrated Arrowood wines which her husband, Richard Arrowood, crafts from the most prestigious vineyard sources in Sonoma County. A pioneer of vineyard designated wines in California since the 1970s, Arrowood wines provide a broad array of flavors, ranging from honeysuckle scented viognier to brilliant cassis accented cabernet.
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