We’ve been touring the country for years, and we’re finally getting a chance to head to New York City! This fall, Tour de Champagne NYC makes a stop at la. venue in Manhattan for one evening of very select champagne tasting paired with excellent fare from some of the city’s many great restaurants on Thursday, November 12, 2009. Prior to the start of the Tour de Champagne main event, a special “Vintage Seminar” will be hosted by Sherry-Lehmann and feature Moët Hennessy USA champagnes such as Krug, Ruinart and Dom Perignon. This seminar has extremely limited seating and includes a VIP ticket to the Tour de Champagne main event.

During Tour de Champagne New York, guests will have the opportunity to try champagnes from more than 20 houses, enjoy live music, sample bites from local restaurants and get a chance to win a trip for two to Paris compliments of Air France. Special partners for this evening include Bentley Manhattan, Relais & Châteaux, Bubble Lounge, Air France and Sherry-Lehmann. We’ll also team up with ACTION AGAINST HUNGER to help raise awareness and funds while we’re in town. The evening concludes with a “Fin de Soirée” après party at the Bubble Lounge.

The Moët Hennessy “Vintage Seminar” will include a champagne seminar and tasting of vintage selections from Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, Dom Perignon and Krug houses. This extraordinary experience is not to be missed and will sell out quickly with only limited seating available!

WHAT: For more than three years, Tour de Champagne has popped into cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco and Washington D.C. In each city, the event joins forces with top local restaurants and chefs to create an unmatched champagne tasting experience.

Restaurants participating in the Tour de Champagne New York will be announced soon. Visit www.tourdechampagne.com for the most current information.

WHEN:            Thursday, November 12, 2009

6 to 7 p.m. - “Vintage Seminar” with Seth Box, Director of Education for Moët Hennessy USA, and Charles Curtis, MW as emcee

7 to 10 p.m.  - Tour de Champagne Main Event

10 :30 p.m. to 1 a.m. - “Fin de Soirée” après party at the Bubble Lounge

Dress – cocktail attire/black tie optional

Tour de Champagne attendees must be 21 and older.

Tickets:

Vintage Seminar extremely limited seating, $225

Includes VIP Tour de Champagne Ticket (entrance to Tour de Champagne main event and VIP Lounge)

Limited VIP entrance, $160

VIP tickets include entrance to Tour de Champagne as well as access to the VIP Lounge throughout the evening.

Limited General Admission, $120

All-inclusive tickets include: tasting of fine champagne, samples from fine New York restaurants, entertainment, silent auction and Air France ticket raffle.

WHERE:          

la. venue

608 West 28th Street

New York, NY 10001

http://www.lavenue-ny.com/

Bubble Lounge (for “Fin de Soirée” après party

228 W. Broadway

New York, NY 10013

CHARITY:

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER is a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing sustainable access to safe water and long-term solutions to hunger. With 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs life-saving programs in over 40 countries benefiting 5 million people each year.