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Cleveland International Wine Show will debut May 2-3
I’m a bit tardy in mentioning this, but hey … a little spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway, perhaps? The first-ever Cleveland International Wine Show will be held May 2 and 3 in, yes, Cleveland. Details are “in the jump,” available through a click on “continue reading” below. If you go, let us know how it was … and how it compares to the well-established Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Not that, you know, there would be a rivalry or anything like that … Read on for details.
(Here’s the full text of the news release I received concerning the Cleveland International Wine Show)
I-X Center Debuts New Exciting Show
The Cleveland International Wine Show — May 2 & 3
(Cleveland, OH) — Due to the overwhelming success of the Wine Tasting Pavilion at the Fabulous Food Show, as well as meet the growing thirst for wine in the Midwest, the I-X Center and the Cleveland Wine School present the first-ever Cleveland International Wine Show held May 2 & 3, 2008.
“The I-X Center is proud to partner with the Cleveland Wine School to create one of the largest wine shows ever to come to Cleveland,” said Eric German, show director and vice president of the I-X Center. “Whether you know a little or a lot about wine, the International Wine Show uncorks a world of wines for you to try.”
The Cleveland International Wine Show offers educational pavilions designed to take participants on an exclusive wine-filled journey through 50 regions. From Malbec to Merlot, Bordeaux to Barossa, this is your chance to swirl, sip and savor international wines. Attendees will have the opportunity try up to 500 wines from around the world right out of their very own stunning Schott Zwiesel crystal glass from Germany.
Aside from the wine tasting, attendees will have an opportunity to attend seminars presented by regional, national and international wine educators in the American Wine School Theatre. They can also learn about dynamic food and wine pairing demonstrations by top chefs, snack from the perfectly paired appetizer and tasting tables, or just relax and listen to the live jazz music by the Latin Five.
Ticket price: $60 per person general admission $20 designated driver admission Charge online at www.localwineevents.com or by phone at 216.265.CORK.
Event Hours: Friday, May 2 - 6:30PM - 10:30PM
Saturday, May 3 - 1:00PM - 5:00PM & 6:30PM - 10:30PM
For more information, visit www.internationalwineshow.com Net proceeds benefit Cleveland Championships 2009
The I-X Center, located in the City of Cleveland, is one of world’s largest convention centers. With more than one million square feet of contiguous exhibition and conference space, including a one million-square-foot main exhibit hall, all on one level, the I-X Center offers the unique ability to accommodate multiple events simultaneously. The I-X Center’s diverse show schedule includes public events, trade shows, banquets, meetings, sporting events, and conventions. The facility attracts more two million visitors annually through a combination of consumer and trade shows. A full list of events at the I-X Center is available at www.ixcenter.com.
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