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For Immediate Release
March 3, 2008
CONTACT: Steve Woolard
503-238-3770 or stevwoolard@aol.com
Get
Schooled At The 14th Annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest
PORTLAND, OR --
What does an education taste like? At the 14th annual Spring Beer & Wine
Fest, it might be the sublime flavors of a bite of blue cheese paired with a
sip of an India Pale Ale or the tantalizing tastes of perfectly grilled
salmon with an Oregon pinot gris.
No matter what tastes you discover, you'll get schooling at the Spring Beer
& Wine Fest, March 21 & 22 at the Oregon Convention Center. With the motto
"A Taste of the Best," the Fest is a sampler of the finest among local and
regional wine, beer, spirits and food.
"The essence of the festival is mixing entertainment with educating taste
buds," says event promoter Steve Woolard.
A success in its first year, the Tour de Cheese has expanded, and features
tempting samples from world-class cheese makers. Festival-goers are
encouraged to find their favorite flavor combinations by trying different
cheeses with their beverage samples.
Looking for some extra credit? Check out the Chef's Stage, where you can
watch special demonstrations on cooking with wine, beer or spirits -- and
eat the tasty results from the class. Or, sit in on a seminar. Several will
be held each day, including a repeat of last year's standing-room-only
Cheese Smackdown, a "battle" between wine and beer experts as they match
their beverages with selected cheese -- and let the audience decide which
pairing is best.
"It's kind of like the American Idol of food," says fest Marketing Director
Lisa Morrison, adding that other seminars include Chocolate 101, Classy
Cocktails With Indie Spirits and a panel discussion on beer and food
pairings with some of the industry's brightest luminaries.
The Spring Beer & Wine Fest also is a competition for both wineries and
breweries, with experts judging entries either ahead of the festival, as is
the case with wineries, or during the fest, which what happens for
breweries. Winners are announced at the fest, which can help attendees
discover something new to sip. Fest-goers also are encouraged to participate
in the People's Choice awards and name their favorite quaffs at the fest!
Even the most studious of classmates wants a break once in a while, which is
why the Music Stage will be kicking it up with some of the Northwest's
hottest bands, including The Insomniacs and Eric Hatcher and the Worker
Bees, Ty Curtis and Sweet City Slang.
"The festival encourages responsible drinking by additional features such as
cooking demonstrations, outstanding live music with a dance floor and our
Food Court, offering gourmet items from local restaurants," Woolard says.
"Even our vendors and exhibitors have products and services -- including
arts and crafts, jewelry and massages -- for those looking for more to do."
So sharpen your wits and your taste buds, because glass is in session at the
Spring Beer & Wine Fest. An education never tasted so good!
The Spring Beer & Wine Fest,
Inc is a non-profit organization with proceeds going to help local
charities. More information:
www.springbeerfest.com
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For Immediate Release
March 14, 2008
CONTACT: Steve Woolard
503-238-3770 or stevwoolard@aol.com
Maryhill Proprietor's Reserve Zinfindel Wins Best
of Show
PORTLAND, OR -- Goldendale, Wash.-based Maryhill Winery has won Best of Show
at the Spring Beer & Wine Fest competition.
The winning wine, a 2005 Proprietor's Reserve Zinfindel, was the only wine
among 70 in the annual competition that also was awarded two gold medals in
the judging.
Additionally, nine other wines were awarded gold medals. See attached sheet
for a complete list of the other winning wines.
Judging for the wineries is conducted before the Spring Beer & Wine Fest so
that winning wineries can display their awards. This year, the Spring Beer &
Wine Fest will be held March 21 & 22 at the Oregon Convention Center.
The Spring Beer & Wine Fest, in its 14th year, is the nation's largest
springtime food-and-drink sampling celebration. In addition to featuring
wines from 20 local and regional wineries, more than 40 artisan breweries
also pour their liquid treasures. Judging for the breweries is held the
Saturday of the festival.
The fest runs both days noon to 11 p.m. Admission is free until 2 p.m. both
days.
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