19th Annual Boston Wine Expo
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Saturday, January 23 and Sunday January 24, 2010, the largest trade and consumer wine event in New England, the 19th Boston Wine Expo, will take place at the Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA. The event offers wine enthusiasts an unparalleled educational and entertaining wine and food experience.
The Grand Tasting showcases over 350 wineries from 13 countries, which will pour over 1,800 different wines. Special features include an exclusive Grand Cru Wine Lounge, where Reserve level wines will be featured in a sophisticated setting for the most serious wine enthusiast.
The 2010 program offers seminars for wine lovers at all levels of technological knowledge. This year's all-star speaker lineup includes:
- Marilisa Allegrini, founder, Poggio al Tesoro
- Gloria Maroti Frazee, Wine Spectator magazine
- Paul Hobbs, owner/winemaker at Paul Hobbs Winery and Vina Cobos
- Leonardo LoCascio, President, CEO and Founder of Winebow, Inc.
- Leslie Sbrocco, award-winning author, Adventures of a Thirsty Girl
- Tim Mondavi, Continuum Estate
- Christian Tietje of Four Vines Winery
- Gary Vaynerchuk of WineLibraryTV.com.
This year's keynote speaker, noted author and lecturer Kevin Zraly, leads his highly acclaimed one- hour, fast-paced, action-packed wine seminar. Zraly, often called the "one man Cirque du Soleil," takes you on a tasting tour of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
- Consumer Show
- Hours: 1:00PM - 5:00PM, daily
- Ticket Prices*: This year's pricing features newly reduced two-day ticket prices.
- Saturday Single Day: $85 prior to Jan. 16 – $95 beginning Jan. 16
- Sunday Single Day: $75 prior to Jan. 16 – $85 beginning Jan. 16
- Two Day Ticket: $125 prior to Jan. 16 – $140 after Jan. 16
- Grand Cru Wine Lounge: $175 prior to Jan. 16 – $195 beginning Jan. 16
* Please add $2.50 administrative fee per ticket ordered in advance.
Price includes tax.
Seminars and other events priced separately.
- Trade Show
- Hours: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm daily
- Ticket Prices: In an effort to bring qualified trade attendees to the exhibitors, special pricing will be available for the trade.
Trade members are invited to attend a FREE seminar on Sunday at 10:15 am.
Please call 1 877 946 3976 for details and trade admission pricing.- Saturday Single Day: $45 per person
- Sunday Single Day: Free for the first two registrants per establishment and $45 for up to four additional registrants.
The Boston Wine Expo: A Philanthropic Event
The Boston Wine Expo makes a significant impact on the non-profit community in New England, generating valuable philanthropic dollars for many organizations.
Over $1,000,000 has been distributed by the Boston Guild of Enophilists, Inc. to over 27 charitable entities since the event's inception.
Beneficiaries Include
• Tufts-New England Medical Center's Summer Camp Program for Children with Disabilities
• Dana Farber Cancer Institute's Pan Mass Challenge
• New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans
• Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless
Valerie Umana, Regan Communications: Tel. 617 488 2877 – Cell: 781 858 3345
Information: Wine Expo Boston, or 1 877 946 3976
Produced by: The Boston Guild of Oenophilists, Inc. and ResourcePlus Shows and Events
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