Announcing the . . .
18th Annual
Boston Wine Expo
January 23 - 25, 2009
Seaport World Trade Center and Seaport Hotel
A Global Adventure In A Glass
The largest trade and consumer wine event in the country takes place in Boston on January 23-25, 2009. No other event in New England, or the whole country for that matter, offers as wide a variety of wines to tantalize your palette. Over 450 wineries from around the globe pour over 1,800 wines for you to sample. It’s simply the biggest and the best!
"America's largest consumer wine expo might also be its best wine-tasting deal."
Food & Wine Magazine
October 2006
What Better Way To Spend A Winter Weekend In Boston
Enhance your appreciation for wine and its finer accompaniments by enjoying the following:
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Grand Tasting
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Sample wines from over 450 international wineries in one location. Some 1,800 wines in all!
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Celebrity Chefs
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Watch over 15 celebrity chefs in action on two stages, taste samples, and bring their recipes home with you.
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Guided Tastings/Seminars
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Learn something new at over 25 continuous seminars with topics for both the novice and the connoisseur.
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Grand Cru Wine Lounge
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Pamper yourself by visiting the ultra-special Grand Cru Wine Lounge. The Lounge is located in a private setting away from the show floor for your enjoyment. Sample the best of the best and relax in this intimate area.
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Taste premium wines, wnjoy tantalizing hors d'oeuvres, and listen to live jazz as we open the Boston Wine Expo weekend! |
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Vintner Dinner
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Enjoy a multi-course dinner prepared in collaboration with the wines being served. |
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"Meet and Greet” the Winemakers
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Meet your favorite winemakers in this new special feature area and learn the secrets of their wines.
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“The event attracts visitors to Boston from across the United States, as well as international visitors who have now come to appreciate Boston as a destination for its culinary offerings.”
— Pat Moscaritolo
President and CEO
Greater Boston Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
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 $700,000 has been distributed by the Boston Guild of Oenophilists, Inc. to over 27 charitable entities since the event's inception.
Beneficiaries include:
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Tufts-New England Medical Center's Summer Camp Program for Children with Disabilities |
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute's Pan Mass Challenge |
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New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans |
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Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless |
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