Experience the joie de vivre and the all new look and feel of Prince Edward Island's New Festival of Wines at the Charlottetown Civic Centre, May 24 and 25, 2013.
What's so new? Now produced by Versatile Management Group, the New Festival of Wines has been redesigned to “wine and dine” you with new and local flavours from the moment you walk through the door.
Over 200 limited quantity wines from around the world will be available to be explored, including this year's featured country - France, recognized as one of the world's oldest and largest wine producing regions. New this year are cheese stations from COWS CREAMERY and Dairy Farmers of Canada featuring varieties of cheeses to complement your wine selections.
“We've added a whole new look and feel to Prince Edward Island's largest showcase of wine,” says Tracey Singleton, President of Versatile Management Group. We've made a significant investment in décor to enhance the overall atmosphere to make it warm and inviting. As well, we'll be providing complimentary shuttle service from downtown Charlottetown before and after each Grand Tasting. These enhancements coupled with the addition of food samples is not only great value, but will enhance the overall wine experience for consumers.”
More than just a wine tasting, this event encourages guests to immerse themselves in fine local flavours. The Friday Grand Tasting will be presented by Red Shores Race Track and Casino and will feature appetizer-style food stations created by Chef Andrew Smith. Saturday’s Grand Tasting, presented by Redwater Rustic Grille, features the culinary talents of Chef Jane Crawford. Wine and cheese seminars will be offered on Saturday afternoon by the Dairy Farmers of Canada to help you perfect the art of wine and cheese pairing.
“The NEW Festival of Wines is set to be a great event and I encourage wine enthusiasts of every taste to take part,” said Hon. Robert Henderson, minister responsible for the PEI Liquor Control Commission. “Festival guests will have the opportunity to sample from a variety of products during this year's tastings, including those from our local wineries, as well as those of the featured country of France and many other popular wine producing regions,” he added.
The PEI Liquor Control Commission's on-site wine boutique will be open on Friday May 24 from 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and Saturday May 25 from 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Tickets are not required to enter the boutique. Consumers may purchase wines on-site for pick up after the Grand Tasting or have them delivered to any of the PEI Liquor's 18 corporate retail outlets. Enjoy special Festival savings: with every $100 purchased at on-site boutique, consumers will receive a $15 Gift Card redeemable at any of the PEI Liquor's 18 corporate retail outlets. For more special offerings at the on-site boutique please visit www.peiwinefest.com.
Tickets are now on sale at the Charlottetown Civic Centre for $44 tax included. Other ticket options include one ticket to the Savour food and wine Show on Thursday, May 23 and the Grand Tasting Session of your choice for only $99 plus HST.
An "Evening at Red Shores" will take place on Friday night only. Starting 5 p.m., this package includes a Surf & Turf Buffet with an Island prime rib carvery, a wide selection of Island seafood, a glass of wine, an experience voucher and a ticket to The New Festival of Wines taking place next door for only $50 plus HST. Tickets can be booked by contacting Top of the Park reservations at 902.620.4264.
This spring, uncork something new at PEI's largest wine tasting event, The New Festival of Wines. Tickets are on sale at the Charlottetown Civic Centre Box Office 902.629.6625 or online at www.peiwinefest.com.
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission asks that you drink responsibly. Festival admittance is open to guests 19 years of age or older.
About Versatile Management Group Inc.
Versatile Management Group Inc. (VMG) is Prince Edward Island’s leading project & event management company, founded in 2008 by its owner Tracey Singleton. Today its experienced team manages high profile events like the PEI International Shellfish Festival, the PEI Fall Flavours Festival, the Savour food and wine Show, Great Island Grilled Cheese Challenge and The NEW PEI Festival of Wines.
About the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) is a crown corporation responsible for the administration of the PEI Liquor Control Act and Regulations, along with the purchase, control, and sale of all beverage alcohol in the province.