The 24th Annual
Boston Wine Festival kicks off on Friday, January 11th at the
Boston Harbor Hotel with a Grand Opening Reception -
where the wine will, of course, be flowing! With the holidays coming to a close, yet three long months of bitter, cold weather remaining, the Boston Wine Festival is the ideal way to lift winter spirits. Encompassing a 12-week long series of intimate wine dinners, brunches and receptions, each event is hosted by some of the worldâs most distinguished winemakers.
Chef Daniel Bruce, internationally recognized for his wine and food pairings, brings the top wineries from
Italy, France, Portugal, Chile, Oregon, Washington and Sonoma and Napa Valley to the heart of Boston each winter.
The festival offers guests - wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike - the opportunity to meet with, learn from and sip vintages with some of the world's most influential winemakers. Ideal for an evening out, a festive brunch or a winter getaway, the Boston Wine Festival has a pairing for every palate.
The Wine:
- To date, more than 90,000 bottles of wine have been opened at the Boston Wine Festival.
- Featured wineries include: Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Domenico Clerico Winery, Opus One, Peter Michael, Frog's Leap, Diamond Creek, Cheateauneuf du Pape and Cakebread Cellars.
The Food:
Chef Bruce has never repeated a menu in the 23-year history of the Wine Festival with over 4,000 different dishes and 1,000 dinners served.
All dishes for each event of the Boston Wine Festival are custom-designed by Chef Bruce.
The Winter Staycation:
Wine Festival ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive accommodations offer at the Boston Harbor Hotel including a special Wine Festival rate of $220 per night.
Vinotherapy: Pairing elements of fine wine with the relaxation of spa treatments, The Spa at Rowes Wharf offers a Chardonnay Body Wrap featuring an Olavie Chardonnay Sugar Scrub, warm Vichy shower and a Chardonnay Body Butter Massage.
The Boston Harbor Hotel offers luxurious accommodations, waterfront or city skyline views, four dining options, three bars, a world class spa and fitness center, and is located steps from the city's best tourist attractions and the Financial District, making the hotel a perfect urban oasis for business and leisure travelers alike.