Find inspiration, pairing ideas and a host of new wines at Sofitel Philadelphia‘s French Wine Fair, to be held Thursday, October 30, from 5–7 p.m. The fair will take over the hotel’s Liberté Lounge with eight wine vineyards pouring four to five wines each. Vineyards will also have representatives on hand to answer your questions or to take orders.
The French Wine Fair will be an educational, interactive experience. Have questions about what wines to give at the holidays? Don’t know what to pour at your next dinner party? Get the answers during the fair. Some of the featured wines being poured will include:
- Folie à Deux Chardonnay
- Napa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
- Lock & Key Meritage
- Chateau Recougne, Bordeaux, Rouge
- Andre Brunel, Cotes du Rhone, Rouge
- Domaine du Tariquet, Classic, Ugni Blanc/Colombard
- Roux Père et Fils, Burgundy
- George DuBoeuf, Beaujolais
- Selections from Nicolas Potel Varieties
- Selections from Alba Vineyards
- Selections from Trimbach Vineyards
- Chateau Bellevue Bordeaux
- Jean Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone
- Chateau Lamarque
Tickets to the French Wine Fair are just $20, with 50% of proceeds going to Philabundance. There will also be passed hors d’oeuvres showcasing Chef Justin Perdue’s new fall menu, raffle items and giveaways.
In advance of the event, from now until October 30, Sofitel Philadelphia’s resident wine expert, Stephen Menei, is participating in a Twitter Q&A. Inquiring imbibers can tweet him questions @SofitelPhilly with the hashtag #FAQduVin. His favorite question will be entered to win a Sofitel Grand Prize.
