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Boston Wine Expo 2015 – Media Preview Food & Wine Tasting at Seaport Hotel’s Aura Restaurant

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Swag Bag Goodies
Swag Bag Goodies

The Boston Wine Expo is an event I look forward to very much – I’m hooked.  The media / blogger wine and food tasting preview event is fun in a different way.  The evening is much more intimate than the actual expo.  Plus, I get to leave work early and meet up with my sister for dinner before the tasting!

Tickets are now on sale at the early bird prices. The discount period ends Nov 30 !  Here’s a link for tickets. http://j.mp/bwe15tix

One of the first people we got to chat with was Marianna Accomando, VP of Sales and Assistant GM of the Seaport Hotel. She was a refreshing ball of energy, telling us all about the seminars and special happenings at the Expo. She was very passionate about living and working in Boston while we snacked on some of the yummy passed hors d’oeuvres.   We are still trying to figure out which will be best to attend !

This year I was looking forward to seeing blogger, Boston Brittany again. I met Brittany last year at this event and have stalked her via social media ever since.  We were introduced to her friend, Anastasia; two top-notch ladies. We should be able to meet up again at the expo this year but also made a wine induced pact to meet up at some point in 2015 that does not involve wine… well maybe not “no wine” but you know, something outside of the expo. Can’t wait to see them again!

I had the opportunity to meet another blogger in person, @HeyRatty and Amy, aka, Mrs. Hey Ratty!  I’ve also stalked them online for over a year.  I had a “Hey, I follow him on Instagram!” sighting at the expo last year but was a bit too unsure of the creepy stalker encounter moment and did not introduce myself…  This year I came with much more confidence and was literally face to face with Amy!!  I just blurted out “Hey, I know you! You’re InstaFamous!”  …or something to that effect. OMG…  The rest is history – hugs and another successful InstaConnection.  I loved meeting them in real life.

Ok, since you are really just here for wine and not social chatter… I should probably mention the favorites of mine/ours. There are only a handful of top vendors in attendance which makes tasting much more fun.

Every table had a human or two and at least one wine we enjoyed very much!  I am not very good at being descriptive… these are the wines that made me say “Oooh, I like that one!” and marked a star on my tasting list, in no particular order….

Rutherford Wine
Predator “Old Vine Zinfindel” First Sip — Ladybug bottle; very smooth taste – with a strong aftertaste.
http://www.rutherfordwine.com/trade/predator

Codorniu Anna de Codorniu Cava Brut Rose; definitely the most sophisticated Rose I’ve ever tasted.  Smooth, refreshing and made me want more.
http://www.codorniu.com/en/cavas/anna-de-codorniu/7

90+ Cellars – We missed Brett this year, but truly 90+ Cellars as a brand and it’s representatives kick ass ! See you in February
Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA 2012; being big fans of 90+ we knew this would be good.  Bold taste, but light Pinot Noir flavor. Always a winner!
http://www.ninetypluscellars.com

Dos Familias Wine Imports
Tangled Tree Wine – Screw cap and plastic bottle; Very impressed by the sustainable factor of this wine!  Crisp and refreshing!
www.tangledtree.com

Cafe Europa – Marisco Winery – The Ned Pinot Noir; we’re big fans of Pinot Noir! This one was delicious – dark and very smooth, with a nice clean aftertaste
http://c-europa.com

LGL Imports – It’s always great chatting with Louis, he remembered me from last year !  Nothing better than that 🙂
DFJ Vega Red – Douro Region
Quinta do Penedo Red – Dao Region
http://www.lglimports.com

Merriam Vineyards – Peter from Merriam was a Boston local, also extremely knowledgeable and friendly !
2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ….delicious! Definitely #1 Sauvignon Blanc!
http://www.merriamvineyards.com

 

List of Goodie bag vendors… For more details and yummy photos follow me on Instagram or Twitter.

 

Event Goodie Bag Swag
Company Item Website
Blossom Water Blossom Water www.drinkblossomwater.com
Boston Salads and Prepared Food Wine Bottle Opener www.bostonsalads.com
Brownie Brittle Brownie Brittle www.browniebrittle.com
Chelsea Fire Hot Sauce Chelsea Fire Hot Sauce www.chelseafirehotsauce.com
Daniele Inc. Del Duca Prosciutto www.danielefoods.com
Essentially Coconut Coconut Butter www.essentiallycoconut.com
Pairwell Foods Tasting Sticks www.pairwellfoods.com
Pasta Chips Pasta Chips www.pastachips.com
Sparrow Foods Valrhona Chocolate www.sparrowfoods.com

 

 

Jerry Remy's - PreGame
Jerry Remy’s – PreGame
Anna de Cordonia
Anna de Cordonia
B
B
Anna de Cordonia
Anna de Cordonia
Dos Familias Wine
Dos Familias Wine
Salatore's Seaport Boston
Salatore’s Seaport Boston
Cafe Europa
Cafe Europa
#W
#W
Penedo
Penedo
Rutherford Wine Company
Rutherford Wine Company
Salvatore's Boston Antipasto
Salvatore’s Boston Antipasto
Dos Familias Wine
Dos Familias Wine
Tangled Tree - Dos Familias Wine
Tangled Tree – Dos Familias Wine
#Selfies w/Boston Brittnay
#Selfies w/Boston Brittnay
VEGA
VEGA
90+ Cellars * A Fav
90+ Cellars * A Fav
Predator - Lady Bug
Predator – Lady Bug
Anna de Cordonia
Anna de Cordonia
#SistersRule
#SistersRule
90+ Cellars * A Fav
90+ Cellars * A Fav
Marianna - Loved Her
Marianna – Loved Her
Megan - @BrewWineFun
Megan – @BrewWineFun
#SistersRule
#SistersRule
More Pouring...
More Pouring…
Wine List
Wine List
90+ Cellars
90+ Cellars
#SistersRule
#SistersRule
Anna de Cordonia *A Fav
Anna de Cordonia *A Fav
Favour
Favour
Ned
Ned
Guild President
Guild President
Swag Bag Goodies
Swag Bag Goodies
Bag Swag on the Bar
Bag Swag on the Bar
#Selfies w/Boston Brittnay
#Selfies w/Boston Brittnay
LGL Imports
LGL Imports
#Cousins
#Cousins
#Selfies w/Boston Brittnay
#Selfies w/Boston Brittnay
All the photos...
All the photos…
All the Pouring...
All the Pouring…

Tickets are now on sale at the early bird prices. The discount period ends Nov 30 ! Here’s a link for tickets. http://j.mp/bwe15tix

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