Spring Wine Fest 2008 Grand Tasting- Hurry Tickets are Limited!! April 1, 2008

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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