Connoisseurs’ Marketplace to Feature a New Microbrew & Wine Tasting Tent
 Connoisseurs of wine and beer are known for their discriminating and exquisite taste. This year, Connoisseur’s Marketplace — Menlo Park’s renown festival of the arts, July 17-18 — has something new just for them: a Microbrew and Wine Tasting Tent.
“It’s only fitting that a festival featuring the world’s finest, handmade art also feature the best handcrafted beer and wine,” says festival chairman Rick Ciardella. “We’re delighted to offer our new tasting tent to the many aficionados of fine wine and craft brews. It’s a perfect addition to the festival and something we think will be a big hit.”
Sample exceptional brews from Anchor Brewing Company, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Alaskan Brewing Company, Boston Beer Company, Full Sail Brewing Company, Gordon Biersch, Mendocino Brewing Company, Pyramid Brewing Company, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, and Blue Moon Brewing Company. For $10, you get 5 tasting tickets. Special thanks to our sponsor, Maita Distributing, for making the beer tasting possible.
Taste the world-class varietals from Woodside Vineyards, one of the oldest and smallest California wineries, boasting estate wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains that are carefully nurtured from vineyard to bottle. Enjoy their outstanding 2007 Kings Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Woodside Chardonnay and 2003 Brut Sparkling Wine. For $10, you get 3 tasting tickets. For information on Woodside Vineyards wine, wine club and events, visit http://www.woodsidevineyards.com.
The Microbrew and Wine Tasting Tent will be open from 12 noon to 5 pm to coincide with the adjacent chefs’ demonstrations. It is located on Doyle Street and Santa Cruz Avenue next to Left Bank Restaurant. |
