Côtes du Rhône Announces Calendar of Events for Fall 2009
Come enjoy Rhône Valley wines at festivals, in-store tasting and restaurant promotions
New York, NY, September 14, 2009—Côtes du Rhône, the second largest appellation in France, proudly announces a full schedule of events for fall 2009 that celebrate the outstanding wines of the Rhône Valley. This season’s special events include featured participation at five wine festivals, in-store tastings at popular wine retailers and menu pairing promotions at select restaurants across the country. Key cities include New York, Chicago, Newport, Miami and San Diego.
“These events are vital in educating American consumers about the different appellations of the Rhône Valley and offering wine lovers additional opportunities to be introduced to new producers and the latest vintages,” says Daphné Payan, Rhône Valley Wines Brand Ambassador. “We look forward to pouring our delicious wines across the country and continuing to showcase Côtes du Rhône’s versatility and value.” A.O.C.s represented are Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Beaumes de Venise, Costières de Nîmes, Condrieu, Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, Crozes-Hermitage, Gigondas, Hermitage, Luberon, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray, Tavel, Vacqueyras, Ventoux and Vinsobres.
Wine Festivals
Côtes du Rhône (www.cotesdurhone.us) kicks off their fall schedule of events at the Windy City Wine Festival in Chicago, IL on September 11 & 12. Participation is planned at additional wine festivals across the country follow, including the Naperville Wine Festival in Chicago, IL on September 18 & 19, the 4th Annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival in Newport, RI on September 25 - 27, the 8th Annual Miami International Wine Fair in Miami, FL on September 26 & 27 and the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival in San Diego, CA on November 18 – 22.
Wine Tastings
In-store wine tastings offer the perfect setting to taste and discover a selection of locally available Rhône Valley wines. Total Wine will host Côtes du Rhône wine tastings at 58 store locations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia on September 12. Additional in-store wine tastings will be held at 19 of Binny’s Beverage Depot Chicago locations on September 5 & 26 and at 29 of Crown Wine and Spirits South Florida locations, including stores in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and North Palm Beach, from November 27 to December 18. Chicago’s Fox & Obel gourmet market and café will feature a Côtes du Rhône window display and wine tastings in November and December.
Restaurant Promotions
Restaurant promotions are scheduled for the last quarter of the year and provide the opportunity to explore Côtes du Rhône wine and food pairing experiences. Patina Restaurant Group will feature a Côtes du Rhône wine promotion during October and November at the following New York City restaurants: Brasserie, Brasserie 8 1/2, Café Centro, Cucina & Co. at Metlife, Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse, Rock Center Café and The Sea Grill.
On-line
An additional promotion with Wine.com features one-cent shipping on all Rhône Valley wine purchases. Special Rhône holiday gift sets will be available to the site’s Discovery Tour, Wines of the World and 90 Point Rated Wine Club members.
For more information about Côtes du Rhône wines and the upcoming schedule of events, please visit www.cotesdurhone.us.
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About Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône is the second largest Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (A.O.C.) in France with over 6,000 wine grape growers. Located along the Rhône River between Lyon and Avignon, Côtes du Rhône wines are widely available in the U.S. and offer diversity and value. A fruit forward and spicy taste profile that pairs well with meals is indicative of Côtes du Rhône wines. www.cotesdurhone.us
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