Greater Boston Wine-Fall WineFest- 10 countries in one night!!

FALL WineFest 2008

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Join us for The Fall Wine Fest 2008 on Saturday, September 27, 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 all night long, from early evening jazz to 80s, 90s and top 40 dance tunes.

Wine & Food Sampling Menu

This is the sample menu from the spring event

Fall menu will be similar and posted shortly.

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

Chardonnay - 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

Prosecco - 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 $89 until 8/22, $99 until 9/12, $109 until 9/26 or $119 day of.

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General Admission - enjoy the wine sampling and food stations from 8 - 11:30pm.

Then dance the night away until 2am 

Only $69 until 8/22, $79 until 9/12, $89 until 9/26 or $99 day of.

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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!!!