Events to be held in Harrisburg and Hershey
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the release of the 2011 Beaujolais Nouveau vintage quickly approaching, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board today announced events to celebrate the first taste of the Beaujolais harvest.
"We're happy to offer the 2011 Beaujolais Nouveau vintage to our customers and look forward to the many events happening across the state and in our stores," said Liquor Control Board Chairman Joseph E. Brion. "Every year, the release of this famed wine is always an exciting event and we're pleased to be recognizing Beaujolais Nouveau Day with the rest of the world."
The wine, made from the harvest of Gamay grapes in France's Beaujolais region, is notably the most popular vin de primeur, fermented for just a few weeks before being released for sale on the third Thursday of November. Each year, the grapes are harvested by hand, with no barrel aging, allowing the young wine to retain much of its light, fruity flavor making it a perfect pairing to popular holiday foods.
As a result of the work of famed negociant Georges Duboeuf, the release of Nouveau has become a world-wide phenomenon with a race to get the first bottles to markets around the globe. More than 60 million bottles will be distributed worldwide.
Events across Pennsylvania on Nov. 17 will celebrate the annual harvest and members of the public over 21 are invited to attend complimentary tastings at:
- The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Rd., Hershey, 17033; 5:30-7 p.m.; and
- Harrisburg Hilton, One North Second St., Harrisburg, 17101; 5 -7 p.m.
The PLCB will also hold additional tastings in Pa Wine & Spirits stores across the state beginning Nov. 17. A complete list of participating stores is available online at www.finewineandgoodspirits.com. The 2011 vintage will be available for purchase at many PA Wine & Spirits Premium Collection stores for $12.99 for 750ml bottles or $23.99 for 1.5 liter bottles.
For more information, visit www.finewineandgoodspirits.com.
Media contact: Stacey Witalec or Stacy Kriedeman, 717-783-8864
SOURCE Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
