Burgundy
is coming to New York City to celebrate Burgundy Wine Week 2012 for a week of
festivities from Wednesday May 2nd through Wednesday May 9th. The purpose of
the upscale event is to introduce New Yorkers to some of the best Pinot Noir in
the world, and Chardonnay from one of the most prestigious white wine producing
areas. Burgundy is known as the most terroir-conscious wine region of France.
Tastings will be held at dozens of metropolitan area wine stores, restaurants
and other venues. Schedule available at facebook.com/burgundywineweek.
Toast of the Town
Hammerstein Ballroom
Also on
Thursday, May 3rd, Burgundy Wine Week 2012 will have a table at this annual
wine, spirits and food gala where will be featured the wines of Gabriella
Wines, a prominent importer and distributor of Burgundy. Guests at Toast of the
Town will be able to taste more than 500 select wines from around the globe,
and savor gourmet dishes from 35 of the top restaurants in the city. 311 West
34th Street | VIP: 6 to 7pm | Grand: 7 to 10pm. Grand Tasting: $109 VIP
Tasting: $169 www.ToastoftheTown.com
Beaujolais Lunch
La Bonne Soupe
On
Monday, May 7 the public is invited to enjoy a special lunch at La Bonne Soupe,
a New York institution since 1973, to taste the incomparable Gamay grape as it
explodes in the wine of the 12 villages of Beaujolais wine country including
sublime vintages from Morgon, Julienas and Moulin a Vent. $45, 48 West 55th
Street. 12:30pm. RSVP to (212) 586-7650 or http://burgundywineweek.eventbrite.com/.
Docks' Oyster Bar
Press Dinner
Tuesday,
May 8 - The team at Gabriella Wines will welcome key members of the trade and
press. 633 Third Ave. @ 40th Street. 7:30pm.
Closing Party
Night of Le Burgundy Cocktail Nouvelle: Drink.
Dance. Delight.
Wednesday,
May 11 - The final night of Burgundy Week will celebrate the new art of the
“wine cocktail” at Le Colonial, the romantic restaurant reminiscent of Vietnam
during its French colonization. At this festive tasting, a deejay will spin
tunes while three prominent mixologists put their contemporary spin on Kir, the
classic cocktail that hails from Burgundy. SPECIAL BONUS: Revelers are invited
to taste the ambrosial new cocktail brought to you by the folks at Saint
Germain, the ethereal elderflower liqueur, and Burgundian sparking wine Veuve Ambal.
8 – 11pm, Le Colonial, 149 East 57th Street. $45 for one ticket, $70 for two
(use promo code BWWBUY2), RSVP at http://burgundywineweek.eventbrite.com/.
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