LAWineFest Announces Global Wine
Line-Up and Programs for June 9-10 Event
(April 26, 2012; Los Angeles,
CA)—The 7th Annual LAWineFest, benefiting City of Hope, has partnered with Los
Angeles magazine in lining up 350 global vendors to pour more than 500
wines, craft brews and artisanal spirits at this year’s event. Known as the
largest educational wine tasting event in Los Angeles, LAWineFest affords
Angelenos a chance to sip selections from Slovenia to Chile, and attend a
variety of classes offering an in-depth look at various regions and libations.
Iconic California regions such as Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Santa Barbara
will be solidly represented, along with more exotic choices from Israel’s
Dalton Winery and Bock Prince of Hungary. Other highlights include sparkling
wine from Le Grande Courtâge of France and fine spirits from Scotland.
New food options for 2012 include a
fresh seafood feast of oysters, clams, seafood salad and more, prepared by Cafe
Sierra at The Hilton Universal. Gourmet food trucks will offer sliders, gourmet
sandwiches, seafood, cupcakes, cake pops and other epicurean delights. All food
items are priced starting at just $3 per plate.
Special Programs: Tasting
seminars on cheese pairing, international wines, spirits and cooking demos will
be offered both Saturday and Sunday; tickets available separately at LAWineFest.com or by calling (818) 429-6770. Class
options include:
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“Will Cook for Sex” with chef and
author Rocky Fino, the Good Time Gourmet
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Pisco Porton’s mixologist and Comme Ça bartender
Yuval Soffer will be on hand to make his specialty cocktails, including the
Garden of Eden made with Pisco Porton, Cointreau, lime, simple, fresh fennel
and strawberries.
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“Dry Creek Valley: A Century of
Great Zin,” featuring an all-star lineup of top Zinfandels from this renowned
Sonoma County region.
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Cheese & Wine Pairing with The
Cheese Impressario Barrie Lynn and Malibu winery-owner George Rosenthal of
Rosenthal Wines.
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Scotch Tasting (both single-malt and
blends) with Chris Uhde, Scotch Master for the USS Highland Games Costa Mesa
and Brand Ambassador for Impex Beverages and Chieftain Single Cask Whiskies.
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Winemakers Panel with Maurice
Wendell, owner of well-known central coast winery Wedell Cellars
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Wines of Italy & Spain with
expert Mark Newman, of Million Dollar Palate
Accommodations: Just
15 minutes from Raleigh Studios, The Hilton Universal is offering a special
LAWineFest rate of $169/night for all event attendees. Rate is available from
Wednesday, June 6 - Monday, June 11. Visit LAWineFest.com for more details.
Tickets: $75/day;
$139/couples or weekend pass (includes all wine tasting; food priced
separately). Early-bird pricing available; visit LAWineFest.com for
details.
About LAWineFest
LAWineFest was founded in 2005 by
renowned wine educator, columnist and Sommelier for the Escoffier Association
of Southern California, Dr. Joel M. Fisher. LAWineFest is the largest
educational wine tasting event in Los Angeles, with the dual mission of
bringing wine education and enjoyment to Angelenos and supporting charitable
organizations. For further information, please visit LAWineFest.com or contact
sienna@mccuecommunications.com or (213) 985-1011.
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on-the-go Southern Californians. A regional magazine of national stature, Los
Angeles is the authority on everything from cutting edge cuisine, style
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California.
Additional sponsors include
Southern California Land Rover retailers, Icelandic Glacial Water and The
Hilton Universal.
