Boston Wine Event - Wines on the Wharf

Join Boston Uncorked for their annual Wines On The Wharf Celebration on The Terrace @ The Fairmont Battery Wharf in Boston's Historic North End. This year, they're planning to be OUTSIDE on The Terrace overlooking the water. They will provide the wine, food and stunning views of the Harbor...all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy their Wines On The Wharf!!


The event takes place on Thursday, May 23rd.  It goes from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are $39 per person. You can order tickets via the Boston Uncorked webite.

Enjoy the Wines, Food and the View! Cheers!

Jordan Wine Tasting At Legal Sea Foods

Boston wine guru Sandy Block opens his personal cellar to host a special wine tasting and dinner at Legal Sea Foods with special guest Maggie Kruse, assistant winemaker at Jordan Winery, on Tuesday, April 9.  A tasting of six Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon vintages (1977, 1979, 1993, 1995, 2004, 2008) will be followed by a four-course dinner, replete with Jordan Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wine pairings. 

$135 pp for the tasting and dinner; $95 for dinner only. Tasting begins at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Legal Sea Foods Park Square. 

Seminar Wines ~ Sandy Block personally donated the Cabernet Sauvignon vintages from his home library for the seminar.

All Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon vintages

1977, 1979, 1993, 1995, 2004, 2008

Dinner Wines from Jordan:

Chardonnay 2010

Chardonnay 2011

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 

Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

For reservations, check out Legal's website or call 617-530-9397.

The Wine Riot Returns To Boston In April

The Wine Riot returns to Boston on April 5th and 6th at the Park Plaza Castle.  The Wine Riot is your all access pass to hundreds of new wines.

This year's Wine Riot will feature 250 wines from across the globe. Travel the world of wine all under one roof and tackle things you've never tried before. They've put together a team of die-hard wine experts to help you on your exploration. There will also be interactive booths and crash courses loaded with tips and tricks for conquering the wine world. Fueling your night of conquest is a tireless DJ, photo booth, temporary tattoos, and a few thousand of your closest friends. They even made an app that tracks your favorite wines and shows you where to buy them later, arming you with all the tools needed for total wine domination. You can even enjoy some mouthwatering food pairings for a few bucks more. (between $5-10).

Opening Night is Friday, April 5th from 7-11 PM
Wine Riot One is Saturday, April 6th from 1-5 PM
Wine Riot Two is Saturday, April 6th from 7-11 PM

Ticket prices for the Wine Riot are only $60 and all the wine is included in the price of the ticket! For tickets and more information visit the Wine Riot website.

Enjoy the Show - Cheers!!

It is that time of year again. Time for the Boston Wine Expo. This year the event takes place on Saturday, February 16th and Sunday February 17th. The Grand Tasting hours are from 1-5 pm. If your order tickets, via this link, you can save $10 by entering the promotional code "wineblog" to save $10 on either Saturday or Sunday Grand Tasting tickets.

Did you know, that Boston is the seventh largest wine market in the nation? That said, they have transformed the Boston Wine Expo into an entire week of festivities celebrating wine, food and culture from the greatest wine-growing regions of the world.

Here is a list of some of the highlights for this year's Expo!

1. A weeklong series of events
2. Outstanding cuisine from more than 40 restaurants
3. Expanded education series (Both Saturday and Sunday)
4. Nightly vintner dinners at top restaurants
5. Grand Cru Wine Lounge, barrel samplings and vertical tastings
6. More serious wine buyers

Now, the most important part. The Boston Wine Expo attracts the top wineries from around the world. There are over 185 wine exhibitors in the Grand Tasting  and they will be pouring over 1,800 different wines. No where else will you have access to so many options in one place.

In closing, check out this old post, it provides tips on how to get the most out of your Boston Wine Expo experience. These tips are fullproof and time tested.  Hope to see you at the show!

Cheers - Ken

Easter Seals 10th Annual Winter Wine Spectacular

Check out the 10th Annual Winter Wine Spectacular for Easter Seals of New Hampshire.  The event takes place at the Radisson Hotel on January 24, 2013. The Grand Tasting is from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Tickets cost $65/person. The Grand Tasting ticket admits you to two huge rooms with over 200 tables of wine and food to tempt your palate! So plan to come and sip, dine and relax at the largest wine event north of Boston! Enjoy an evening filled with nearly 2,000 quality wines and winemakers from all over the world and fine foods from the area's best restaurants.  Cheers!

Skinner, Inc. will hold a live auction of Fine Wines on October 30th in its Boston gallery. Following the event, a second offering of lots will be auctioned on October 31st through November 8th exclusively online with Skinner’s timed auction platform.


Some of the impressive wines to be auctioned off, are a custom case of 1996 Bordeaux (lot 69, $8,000 to $12,000) purchased upon release and subsequently stored in professional, climate-controlled storage. This case contains two bottles each from six top Bordeaux chateaux.

There is also an impressive selection of young red burgundy from top producers, including Domaine de la Romanee Conti, Bernard Dugat-Py, Comtes Lafon, and Comte Georges de Vogue. An outstanding example is a Domaine de la Romanee Conti Assortment 2001 (lot 123, $20,000 to $25,000), the last year to include the elusive Romanee-Conti.

There is also a double magnum of the near-perfect Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 (lot 79, $450 to $600) and ten bottles of 1985 Joseph Drouhin Musigny (lot 260, $7,000 to $10,000).

From the New World, there are two bottles of 1974 Heitz Martha's Vineyard (lot 302, $1,200 to $1,800) are up for bid. Often cited as one of the best American wines, the 1974 Heitz Martha's Vineyard possesses nothing less than legendary status.

To arrange for a preview, please contact Marie Keep, Director of Skinner’s Fine Wines Department, at 508-970-3296 or finewines@skinnerinc.com.

Illustrated catalogue #2622B is available from the subscription department at 508-970-3240. It is also available at the gallery. Prices realized will be available at www.skinnerinc.com during and after the sale. Skinner's site also allows users to view all lots in the auctions, leave bids, order catalogues, and bid live in real-time through SkinnerLive!

Both fine wine enthusiasts as well as new collectors can learn more about the October 31 – November 8, 2012 online auction at http://www.skinnerinc.com/online-wine-auction.php, or by calling Michael Moser at 508-970-3133.

The Taste of The Taste of WGBH: Food & Wine Festival 2012

Check out the details on a Wine and Food event happening in Boston this week. The 2012 Taste of WGBH Food & Wine Festival on September 13-15 will be held at One Guest Street in Brighton. WGBH is hosting a three-day food and wine festival featuring celebrity chef demonstrations, a wine auction, educational seminars, WGBH and PBS personalities including Jared Bowen, Margarita Martinez and Ming Tsai, and The Artisan Taste. The festival will feature more than 100 wineries, local chefs, restaurants, and local artisanal foods, produce, and purveyors.

Here is a listing of some of the events that you might want to check out.
What: Opening Gala Reception

When: Thursday, September 13
Time: 7-10 pm
Where: WGBH – One Guest St, Brighton

If you love fine wines and fabulous food, this is an evening not to be missed. Imagine 20 of Boston's top chefs together under one roof—each perfectly paired with a selected winery and a specific wine. Mingle with chefs, wine makers, and PBS celebs in an elegant atmosphere.

What: WGBH Wine Auction

When: Friday, September 14
Time: 6-8 pm
Where: WGBH – One Guest St, Brighton

Fabulous lots including rare and fine wines, lifestyle packages with one-of-a-kind experiences. The VIP Preview Reception will include celebrity chefs, artisanal foods, and fine wines. Hour-long live auction with Christie's Auctioneer Charles Antin follows VIP Preview Reception.

What: The Artisan Taste 
(2 time slots)
When: Saturday, September 15
Times: 12 Noon-3 pm and 5-8 pm
Where: WGBH – One Guest St, Brighton

Taste and learn about wines from around the world. Experience artisanal foods featuring New England's renowned restaurants, chefs, local producers, and purveyors. Learn how these culinary artists keep and support sustainable practices, and watch them produce their best dishes on the Sub-Zero and Wolf Celebrity Chef Cooking Stage.

More details about this event and ticket information can be found at http://www.wgbh.org/foodwine/festival.cfm