First Presenters at World-Renowned Pittsburgh Wine Festival Announced

PITTSBURGH, April 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The eighth annual Pittsburgh Wine Festival, to be held in the Club Lounges at Heinz Field, gives people the opportunity to sample some of the world's very best wines, and provides a chance to meet and talk with some of the world's foremost authorities on wine.

This year, these authorities include Marnie Old, an internationally renowned sommelier, wine educator and author. Ms. Old is a member of the PLCB's Wine Advisory Council, and will be doing the tasting at the PLCB's Chairmen's Selection™ Table. Chairman's Selection wines are available only through PA Wine & Spirits, and are limited-quantity, high-quality wines at terrific values.

Also on hand will be Robin Lail of Lail Vineyards, an award-winning Napa Valley winery. Robin is the latest in her family's 130 years of involvement in the wine industry.

Danielle Cyrot will also be featured. Ms. Cyrot, the descendant of a long line of French vintners, is the winemaker at the St. Clement Winery, voted Best Boutique Winery two years in a row by Napa and Sonoma Valleys magazine.

Another special guest will be Ken Freeman of Freeman Wines, a distinguished winery in California's Russian River Valley. A skilled businessman, world traveler and vintner, Ken Freeman founded and operates the winery with his wife Akiko.

The Pittsburgh Wine Festival will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010, with the VIP tasting from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. and the Grand Tasting from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.

"This is shaping up to be the best wine festival this town has seen," said Ed Harrell, President of the Pittsburgh Wine Festival. "Guests can not only enjoy fine samplings, they can also enjoy all-new entertainment venues this year. Everything has been designed to provide a truly enjoyable experience."

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS

Tickets can be purchased online at www.pittsburghwinefestival.com.  Prices are $250 for the VIP Tasting and $125 for the Grand Tasting. Additional information is available on the website.

SPONSORS AND BENEFICIARY

The 2010 Pittsburgh Wine Festival is produced by the Pittsburgh Wine Festival LLC, and sponsored by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), UPMC, Comcast and Giant Eagle. It benefits Innovation and Discovery at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh.

INTERVIEWS

Ed Harrell, Dale Markham and PLCB wine specialists are available for interviews.  Call Samantha Sosniak to make arrangements, 412.621.7494 x 14.

SOURCE Pittsburgh Wine Festival

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