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Boston Wine Expo 2015 THIS WEEKEND! Giveaway – 2 tickets!

February 15, 2015 by Jennifer Che 56 Comments

Update! (Feb 14, 2015)

Unfortunately due to the upcoming snowstorm the Boston Wine Expo has decided to cancel the event on Sunday, February 15th. Unfortunately, this means that I will not have tickets to give away since the event is now canceled. So sorry! Stay warm and safe everyone!

Jen

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It’s that time of year again! The 24th annual Boston Wine Expo 2015 is happening again THIS WEEKEND at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center from 1PM to 5PM. Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $99 on Saturday and $89 on Sunday. With the ticket you get to sample wine from over 200 wineries, taste various food samples, get a souvenir wine glass (see photo above!), and watch various celebrity chefs on the stage (full line up of chefs at this link!).

If you want to grab some tickets, you can go to this link.

To learn more details about the event, you can go to their website here.
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I’ve gone the past two years (you can read my write-up last year here) and it’s always a lot of fun. Wineries from all over come to this event, so it’s a fun and rare chance to try so many different wines all at once (well, over a span of four hours!).
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They also have tons of fun food samples, like Spanish ham.
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Truffle popcorn anyone?
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Pasta chips?
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Of course . . . chocolate!
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Heh, I had to cover my teeth because they were really blue!

GIVEAWAY!
I have one pair of tickets to the Sunday Grand Tasting (February 15th) that I’m giving away. In order to enter, please comment below telling me your favorite wine. We are always looking for new wines to try, and would love to hear suggestions. Entries will be accepted up to this FRIDAY, February 13th at NOON, EST.

Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Marnely says

    February 11, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    I’ve lately been loving some Greek dessert wines! Can’t recall the names, but delicious at the end of the night.

    Reply
  2. Tammie Nguyen says

    February 11, 2015 at 6:10 pm

    Hi Jen,
    I love your blog! It’s really helped me eat my way through Boston quite well (I’m a native San Diegan).

    Last year I went to Italy for the first time for my 30th birthday and fell in love with Chainti wine. My favorite thus far has been the Tomaiolo Chianti Classico Riserva Wine, which happens to be the same wine I will gifting all my bridesmaids this year as a “will you be my bridesmaid?” gift. It has a subtle spice lining with berry/cherry undertones. Great with pasta and grilled meats. Hope you try it and love it as much as I do. Salute!

    Reply
  3. Olga says

    February 11, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Lini 910 ‘Labrusca’ Lambrusco is my absolute favorite! Charles Street Liquors carries it, if you’d like to try 🙂

    Reply
  4. Max Xu says

    February 11, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    beaujolais nouveau!

    Reply
  5. Kevin Bolduc says

    February 11, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Have you tried the Prisoner? It’s a great standy for us when we’re looking for a tasty California red blend.

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth says

    February 11, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I love point noir!

    Reply
  7. Jenny says

    February 11, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Riesling

    Reply
  8. Diane says

    February 11, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    The muga is delicious ! It’s a Spanish wine. I love the year 2008. But they are all good. The best one is 2004

    Reply
  9. Becky C says

    February 11, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    Wow, you’ve just given me a great weekend idea. Thanks!

    I can’t choose a single variety, but Charles Creek winery from Sonoma is splendid. Brilliant Cabernet and a surprisingly amazing Chardonnay!

    Reply
  10. Payal says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:40 am

    I’m a huge fan of the Chateau St Michele riesling! It has a wonderful balance of light aroma with the familiar sweetness of a good reisling, without being too dry or syrupy.

    Reply
  11. chantal says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:54 am

    I had this in new york a few years back but have been unable to find it in Boston or online. Good value and love this wine.
    Chateau la pavillon De boyrein 2009 graves.

    Reply
  12. Candice says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:22 am

    Have you tried any of the wines by Michael David Winery? They make one of my favorites, 7 Deadly Zins 🙂

    Reply
  13. Joy says

    February 12, 2015 at 5:49 am

    The Bartenura Moscato comes in the prettiest blue bottle and is sweet enough that people who don’t like wine will like it but not so sweet that people who like wine won’t like it, if that makes sense….

    Reply
  14. Malissa W says

    February 12, 2015 at 7:25 am

    Pinot noir is my trusty standby but have a crush on tempernillos as well 🙂
    Thanks for the giveaway! Love your blog!

    Reply
  15. Nina says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:03 am

    I have a soft spot for Cakebread Cabernet – pricey but oh so delicious. My first visit to the winery was on a rainy afternoon with my boyfriend now husband. We ducked in to get out the rain are were blown away by the wine and the hospitality.

    Reply
  16. Josh S says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:20 am

    I’m a huge fan of Rosa Regale; had it first with a strawberry/chocolate dessert at Meritage — it’s the perfect pairing.

    Reply
  17. Jeff Zaref says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:24 am

    The Boxer by Mollydooker winery in Australia is a great find!

    Reply
  18. Erica says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:40 am

    I’d love to go! My favorite wine right now is 90+ Super Tuscan.

    Reply
  19. Katherine says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:45 am

    I’m a fan of Spanish Ribera del Duero wines.

    Reply
  20. Melissa G says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:56 am

    All the wines from the 90+ lines have great! And they are such a good price!

    Reply
    • Melissa G says

      February 12, 2015 at 10:02 am

      have been great***

      Reply
  21. Molly says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Ooo fun, I’d love to go to the Grand Tasting! I’m a big fan of Argentinian Malbecs right now. Espiritu is a good one!

    Reply
  22. Jen Hudon says

    February 12, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Cherry Tart Pinot Noir!

    Reply
  23. Kate says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! I am enjoying NorCal Pinot Noirs right now, so juicy!

    Reply
  24. Matthew Bly says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Chateau Miraval cotes de provence rosé

    Reply
  25. Helen says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:32 am

    I love sweet wines like rieslings and moscatos

    Reply
  26. Dave Cellucci says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I love Murrietta’s Well – both the Whip and the Spur

    Reply
  27. Tammy H says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:51 am

    Ridge Winery’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon! Or I may just be a bit biased as it’s in my hometown. 😉 That being said, I’m a fan of their cabs and syrahs in general.

    http://www.ridgewine.com/Wines/Cabernet/Estate%20Cabernet

    Reply
  28. Ryan says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:52 am

    Hands down – Chianti

    Reply
  29. Nick Chan says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:58 am

    Tokaji- Hungarian wine. It’s different than the others as a whole in terms of notes and texture, but after your first tasting, you’ll appreciate it a lot more. It’s so good, Hungarians sing about it.

    Reply
  30. John says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I love Norton’s Malbec Reserve, especially 2010, Bargain wine especially with it’s multiple years in a row of top 100 wines of the year rewards from Wine Spectator. Great example of what Argentina can produce with their Malbecs!

    Reply
  31. Austin says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    my favorite wine is the barbera or american river red from lava cap winery in the sierra nevadas 🙂

    Reply
  32. Cassie Moore says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Bully Hill – Love my goat (Red)

    Its a cheap red wine blend with a great story – After Waltor Taylor sold his company ‘Taylor Wine Co’., they wouldn’t let him use his last name to sell wines. He’s quoted saying, “They took my name, but they didn’t get my goat!”

    Also, Bully Hill Vineyard is an official sponsor of the Red Sox and the Bruins!

    Reply
  33. Ad says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Jen, Thank you for the opportunity to win tickets. I adore Malbec and would love to try new wines on Sunday which happens to be my birthday. I would love to spend it at the Wine Expo!

    Reply
  34. Julia says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    The first wines I fell in love with were Rieslings and Gewürztraminers from my college years in Upstate NY (Hermann Wiemer, Dr. Konstantin Frank). In particular, I love the fruity and floral tones of Gewürztraminer (especially the lychee fruit!). It’s great to smell and drink on its own or paired with an Asian dish – in honor of the upcoming Lunar New Year! I’m glad that more vintners are now producing Gewürztraminer and I hope to try others at the Wine Expo this year!

    Reply
  35. lisa says

    February 12, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    California Reds…preferably cabernets or merlots…something full bodied. My bottles are usually under 20 but for a special treat, can’t beat Caymus. Yummy!!!!

    Reply
  36. Elizabeth says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I’m not sure I have a favorite, but I recently drank Chardonnay during a blizzard … it’s what we had around.

    Reply
  37. Rene says

    February 12, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    I highly recommend trying the 2005 Formentini Pinot Grigio – it is a wonderful wine that can be paired with so many foods. I would love to attend the wine expo – your photos have me thinking it is just the right place to spend yet another SNOWY weekend in Boston!

    Reply
  38. Ad says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    The Sunday Wine Expo is the same day as my birthday and I would just love to spend the day there! I have to say that the Cune Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva is a wine that I adore. I always enjoy learning about new wines and your blog is just a wonderful way to learn so much about food and culture in the city.

    Reply
  39. Alison says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    One of my most favorite wines is an up-and-coming varietal called Blaufrankisch. It’s making a comeback, which I’m really happy about since my go-to is always a dark, rich, smooth full-bodied red. Also, spicy! In the US, it’s grown in WA and – close to my alma mater/where I learned to love wine – the Finger Lakes, NY. The best version of this wine that I’ve had so far is made at Black Birch Vineyards in Easthampton, MA. I stumbled upon this little vineyard in 2013 with my mother on our way to a wedding on Lake George. Nothing seemed more perfect than sipping their stunning selection of wines on an Adirondack chair overlooking rows and rows of grape vines. I highly recommend a visit!

    Reply
  40. Piiha says

    February 12, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    My favorite wine is the Cabernet Sauvignon Carnivor from California. Fullbodied with intense flavour, just the way I like it. Goes perfect with any meat, especially on a cold fall or winter day.

    Reply
  41. David says

    February 12, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Since my daughter, Jordan, was born twenty one years ago, we have loved Jordan Wines. We visited them last August and had a fantastic tour plus wine and food tasting. They only make a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay but both are fantastic.

    Reply
  42. Laura M says

    February 12, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    We love a pinot noir we got at Trader Joe’s called Meiomi. Very nice. Love your blog, thanks!

    Reply
  43. Meg R. says

    February 12, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    My current favorite is Mas de Gourgonnier “Les Baux de Provence.” Cab, Grenache, Syrah & Carignan. Luscious and smooth, you can close your eyes, take a sip, and imagine you’re at a table near the outdoor market on place Richelme in May…sounds pretty good from under six feet of snow right now, doesn’t it? 🙂

    Reply
  44. Allegra Sedney says

    February 12, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    I’m very fond of Summers’ Charbono. This ancient vine was introduced into Napa Valley and Knights Valley near Calistoga, California some years ago. I love visiting this small winery where guests can wander among the vines and sample grapes. Their tasting concierge is a true educator; I always learn something new when I go there. I highly recommend this varietal from Summers Winery.

    Reply
  45. Jess says

    February 12, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    Riesling is my favorite type of wine ! 🙂

    Reply
  46. Paul says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Hi Jen,

    Love your blog! I would recommend a nice Barolo to go with all of those juicy steaks Bryan is always having!

    Reply
  47. Deirdre says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Trentadue chocolate port is amazing!

    Reply
  48. Steve says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I always enjoy a bottle of 14 hands. The red blend is great but I’m a sucker for the cab sav.

    Reply
  49. Evelyn C says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:12 am

    For a really big red wine, I like the stuff from Reverie Winery. They also named one of their wines “AS Kiken,” which is pretty great.

    Reply
  50. Nat says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    I always love to try something new, and lately I love El Vinculo from Portugal. It is interesting and worth the money.

    Reply
  51. pink says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Almost anything red fits the bill for me … I especially like to try new boxes of wine–fortunately, so many vinyards are making their wines available in this manner. I dislike having to recycle lots of bottles, so boxes really are my current preference for table wine at home.

    Reply
  52. Allegra says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:25 am

    Hey Jen, who won your give-away? I read on Facebook last night that the Sunday tickets are now good for Saturday …

    Reply
    • Jennifer Che says

      February 15, 2015 at 12:43 am

      Hi Allegra,
      Yes, Sunday paid tickets are good for Saturday but they wouldn’t give me free tickets for Saturday to give away. Sorry! 🙁
      Jen

      Reply
  53. Jeffrey Zaref says

    February 14, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Tix given away yet? Tried Mollydooker Boxer yet?

    Reply
    • Jennifer Che says

      February 15, 2015 at 12:42 am

      Hey Jeffrey,
      Unfortunately the event has been canceled tomorrow because of the upcoming snowstorm so I have no tickets to give away. 🙁
      Jen

      Reply

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