Wines of Chile: Experience the Evolution

Gourmet's Michael Green to Moderate Tasting of Chile's Wines Find out why sales of Chilean wine are on another consecutive year of growth

LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 22, 2008 -- Come experience the newest vintage from some of Chile's most innovative wine producers. Wines of Chile is hosting an exclusive wine-pairing luncheon and tasting for the media and wine trade at Aureole Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Monday, June 2, 2008. The luncheon will showcase acclaimed Chilean bottlings that hail from Chile's diverse wine regions, highlighting stellar examples of Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere and other emerging varieties.

In the US, Chile's wines have been growing in popularity over the past few years, posting gains since 2006. Presently in 2008 Chilean wine has increased by 15 percent in case volume and 24 percent in value, reaching towards record sales levels.

Michael Green, Wine & Spirits Consultant for Gourmet magazine, will conduct a seated wine-pairing luncheon exploring the food-friendly characteristics of Chile's wines. A walk around tasting featuring wines from nine producers will precede the luncheon.

"Chile's terrior is ideal for growing some of the best wine in the world - from crisp, fruit-forward Sauvignon Blanc to ripe, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere," said Green.

WHEN: Monday, June 2, 2008

Walk Around Tasting: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wine-pairing Luncheon with Michael Green: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

WHO: Michael Green, Wine & Spirits Consultant, Gourmet magazine

Participating wineries:

Carolina Wine Brands
Casa Silva
Casas del Toqui S.A.
Cono Sur
Espiritu de Chile
Santa Rita
Vina Concha y Toro S.A.
Vina Los Vascos
Vina Valdivieso

WHERE: Aureole Las Vegas
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119

HOW: Media should RSVP to 866.461.WINE or info@winesofchileusa.com.
Space is limited.

About Michael Green

Wine & Spirits Consultant to Gourmet magazine, Michael Green has worked in the beverage trade for over 20 years in the capacities of educator, marketer, importer, writer, consultant and retailer. Michael's specialties include wine and spirits marketing, beverage education, brand building, and trade liaison support. Michael has appeared on various TV programs including Food Network's Emeril Live, and he has been featured in many print publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post. A member of the Society of Wine Educators, the New York Association of Cooking Teachers, Michael is also on the Boards of Share Our Strength and the American Institute of Wine and Food. Michael also created and co-wrote Wine Lovers, the world's first interactive wine tasting musical, which toured nationally in 2007.

About Wines of Chile

Wines of Chile is a marketing organization representing seventy-seven Chilean wineries with offices in Santiago, Dublin, London, New York, and Washington, D.C. Wines of Chile was founded in July of 2002 to promote Chilean wine around the world through strategic marketing and promotional activities. For more information please visit www.winesofchile.org.

Rob Bralow
212-994-7620
robert.Bralow@rfbinder.com

PRNewswire -- May 22

Source: Wines of Chile

Web site: http://www.winesofchile.org/

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