Philly Mag and the PLCB host the Philadelphia Wine Festival

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Philly Mag and the PLCB host the Philadelphia Wine Festival

POSTED: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 6:09 PM

Filed Under: Booze | Food Events | We're Here to Help

Don't forget to hydrate.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and Philadelphia Magazine will host the ninth annual Philadelphia Wine Festival this Saturday, May 8, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown at 1201 Market St. Winemakers and brand ambassadors from over 200 wineries will be pouring and answering guests' questions about their products. Taste rare and strictly allocated vintages from the New and Old Worlds while picking up signature dishes from Garces Trading Co., The Capital Grille and Penne Restaurant & Wine Bar. The PLCB will also operate a pop-up shop at the festival, selling both bottles and cases of vino, with a concierge staff to lend a hand toting guests' purchases to their cars at the Marriott's Filbert St. entrance. Proceeds from the $125 tickets, as well as a silent auction, benefit Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania. Swanky sorts can upgrade to a $225 ticket for 5 p.m. early access to the event and sips from a rare wine tasting exclusive to VIP guests. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800-595-4TIX, or visit philadelphiawinefestival.com.

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