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| marnieold.com |
Champagne is more than just a glass of bubbly on your birthday. It is also a place, one of the coldest grape-growing regions in the world, and a wine designation that is controlled by the French appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) — an organization that famously lacks a sense of humor when its names are co-opted.
That bottle of sparkling wine from Cali? Not Champagne. Italian asti with dessert? It might be good, but it ain't Champagne. The first-ever Philadelphia Phiz Fest will attempt to cure the plague of imprecise language by administering knowledge directly to the tongue. Representatives from famed French Champagne producers will be pouring their magical ferment, accompanied by local chefs pairing bubble-friendly foods. Nationally recognized wine maven and press darling Marnie Old will make an appearance at the party, as well.
Moet & Chandon, Veuve Cliquot and Taittinger will be amongst the venerable houses represented at the Phiz Fest. Zinc Bistro a Vins, The Capital Grille, Les Bons Temps and City Tavern will be making sure all the bubbles don't go to your head (too much) with tasty nibbles. For those who don't want to appear too frivolous, drink assured that net proceeds from the event will benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Phiz Fest 2008, Thursday, Nov. 13, 6-8:30 p.m., $55, Ballroom at the Ben, Franklin House, 834 Chestnut St. Purchase tickets here or call 610-649-6330.
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