Miami International Wine Fair
Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamiwinefair.com
Grand Tasting: Open to documented industry professionals, their guests* and tasting seminar package ticket holders, the Grand Tasting is designed to help industry professionals from North America, the Caribbean and Latin America find new and exciting wines to add to their portfolios. The Fair houses 70,000-square-feet of event space featuring more than 500 wine producers from 20-plus countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and the United States, as well as an eclectic mix of pairings from the city’s best restaurants and chefs. While a trade only event, consumers may access the Grand Tasting in the company of an accredited industry professional, or by purchasing a full-day seminar package. Tickets are $20 when purchased online or $35 at the door. Ticket holders who have purchased a full-day-package seminar ticket may enter the Grand Tasting at no additional charge.
*Each accredited industry professional may bring one non-industry companion.
Seminar Program: Open to industry professionals, as well as the general public, these guided tasting seminars offer the extraordinary opportunity to learn about some of the most prominent wine producing regions, while tasting the wines that have made them famous. This year’s program includes guided tastings of Malbec and Torrontes from Argentina, Barolos from Italy, Riojas and Priorats from Spain, sparkling wines from around Europe, and much more. Tickets range from $25 to $65 per person, per seminar. For details and to purchase, please visit www.miamiwinefair.com.