ARE YOU READY TO WINE DOWN?

Wouldn’t you love to wow your friends with wine knowledge or have more confidence ordering off a wine menu? Then don’t miss the 4^th Annual New York Wine Expo (www.NewYorkWineExpo.com) featuring wine tastings from around the world and educational seminars that can turn even the most inexperienced wine lover into a seasoned connoisseur.

The New York Wine Expo is on February 25th and 26th at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The Grand Tasting offers attendees a chance to sample more than 600 wines from over 150 winemakers from around the globe. Attendees can casually sip and stroll through old world Italian, French, German Austrian, Spanish and Portuguese wines then let their taste buds lead them through the new world wines of South America, Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States.

“Wine makers love to come to New York because the attendees are eager to try new varietals and blends as well as share their personal passion for wine,” said Ed Hurley, New York Wine Expo Show Director. “It is an exciting time for the wine industry, with every region of world now offering unique and flavorful wines at affordable prices, and the Wine Expo is the place to be to see them all in one place.”

Attend the Expo not just for the sampling, but for the learning experience as well. To date, seminar presenters will include Gloria Maroti Frazee, who oversees Wine Spectator School and Leslie Sbrocco, award winning author, and Founder of “Thirsty Girl” a multi-media company focused on wine, food and travel.

New York Wine Expo: Hours & Ticketing:

• Friday, February 25, 2010, 6:00 – 10:00 PM;  One-day ticket – $80 prior to 2/18/11/$90 after that date
• Saturday, February 26, 2010, 2:00 – 6:00 PM; One-day ticket – $90 prior to 2/18/11/$100 after that date.

Seminars:

• • Friday, February 25
  • • 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Taste Wine Like A Pro: Learn the Secrets Behind How to Taste Wine Through a Blind Tasting
• • Saturday, February 26
  • • 12:30 – 1:30 pm: “Wine 101”– A Fun-Filled, Crash Course on Wine Basics with Leslie Sbrocco
  • • 3:00 – 4:00 pm: Wine Spectator Presents The ABCs of Argentina

For tickets, an updated seminar schedule and event information, visit www.NewYorkWineExpo.com or call 800-544-1660.

Note: Sunday, February 27 is dedicated to trade representatives. Liquor licensees from throughout the region are invited to attend on Sunday along with attendees of the co-located International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York. The Wine Expo is not open to the general public on Sunday.

About the 4th Annual New York Wine Expo

The New York Wine Expo is produced by ResourcePlus Shows & Events.  The company specializes in management services for consumer/trade shows, meetings, and special events. In addition to the New York Wine Expo, ResourcePlus’s portfolio of events includes the Boston Wine Expo, The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, Build Boston and Residential Design and Construction. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, ResourcePlus is a business unit of Seaport Companies.