Pennsylvania Wine Enthusiasts Celebrate Wine Week 2010

Liquor Control Board presents festivals in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Hershey

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wine Week 2010 continues across Pennsylvania with tasting festivals in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, each featuring nearly 150 wineries and over 500 wines from around the world, Liquor Control Board Chairman Patrick J. "PJ" Stapleton said today.

"We're pleased to again bring Wine Week, complete with tasting opportunities and exclusive product releases, to Pennsylvania wine lovers," Stapleton said.  "Throughout the three festivals, hundreds of wineries will be present along with winemakers and educators to make each festival a unique and special event."

Each venue will feature an on-site PLCB Premium Collection store featuring showcase wines from the tasting, including many available only at the festivals, in addition to VIP and Grand Tasting Segments, during which attendees can sample wines, meet winemakers and enjoy a variety of foods. Patrons should bring legal ID for age verification.

As a special feature of this year's wine week, each festival will feature selections from the PLCB Cellar Collection -- elite wines sold exclusively online and not found in local Wine & Spirits stores. These wines will be available at each festival, providing an opportunity for wine enthusiasts to see and buy these hard-to-find vintages.

On Thursday, May 6, at Heinz Field, the Eighth Annual Pittsburgh Wine Festival VIP Tasting runs from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Grand Tasting following from 7 to 9 p.m.  For ticket information, visit www.pittsburghwinefestival.com.  Proceeds benefit Discovery and Innovation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Friday, May 7, at the Giant Center, the Third Annual Wine Festival in Hershey plays host to over 100 wineries from around the world.  The VIP Tasting is available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For those planning to attend, the Grand Tasting will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Ticket information is available at www.winefestivalinhershey.com with proceeds benefitting the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.

Finally, on Saturday May 8, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown will play host to the Ninth Annual Philadelphia Wine Festival.  This year's event will showcase wines from nearly 200 of the world's finest wineries with proceeds benefiting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.  VIP Tasting runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with the Grand Tasting available from 6:30 to 9 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.philadelphiawinefestival.com.

Created in 1933, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regulates the commonwealth's beverage alcohol industry and offers a comprehensive alcohol-education program to promote the responsible use of alcohol, operates 618 Wine & Spirits stores and generates revenue for the commonwealth, with more than $1.8 billion in sales for fiscal year 2008-09.

Media contact:  Stacey Witalec, 717-783-8864  

SOURCE Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

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