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Celebrating 29 years as the nation’s most extensive wine and food pairing series, Chef Daniel Bruce, founder of the Boston Wine Festival, continues his renowned tra-dition of presenting exceptional wine dinners at the Boston Harbor Hotel. The 2018 season of the Boston Wine Festival kicks-off with the Opening Reception on January 12, 2018, and features an all-star lineup of intimate winemaker-hosted dinners, semi-nars, receptions and brunches through March 30, 2018. Join us at one or several of the exciting events featured at this year’s Boston Wine Festival which includes many of the best wineries and top personalities from the world of wine.

The 2018 Boston Wine Festival offers guests sensational dinners hosted by the world’s most renowned winemakers with a stellar lineup of wineries including Opus One, Frog’s Leap, Diamond Creek, Far Niente, Allegrini, Cain Vineyards, Peter Michael, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape and many more.

The Festival’s very popular theme dinners continue with the Battle of the Cabernets, Meritage Madness, and Old World/New World Pinot. We welcome back long time hosts including local favorite, Howie Rubin.

Chef Bruce, who celebrated his 28th an-niversary as Chef at the Boston Harbor Hotel in 2017, maintains his unique phi-losophy of matching dishes to wines by tasting the wine first and creating flavor profiles that enhance both the food and wine experience. This approach inspired the opening of Meritage, the hotel’s sig-nature restaurant, which celebrates the Festival with its food and wine pairing concept. Since its opening in 2002, Mer-itage has garnered accolades for its excel-lence in wine and food pairings. In 2015, Meritage entered into a new era with an exciting design transformation including two private dining rooms (Napa and So-noma), and now features a dynamic, sen-sory-evoking menu that offers guests an unforgettable culinary experience while simplifying the art of pairing. Led by Chef Daniel Bruce and created by Chef

de Cuisine Keith Bombaugh, the new Meritage menu features Contemporary American cuisine and highly creative dishes that are seasonally driven, artis-tic in nature and tell a story. With an inherent understanding of flavor, the menu is designed to challenge and enter-tain guests with dishes that are not only delicious, but whimsical and experiential.

A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts LEGEND Collection, Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel wel-comes guests arriving by land or sea. Located on the historic Rowes Wharf Harbor, the Boston Harbor Hotel’s invit-ing ambiance and unparalleled service provide the ideal home away from home for travelers. Luxurious accommodations with sweeping views of Boston’s cityscape or breathtaking waterfront, a contempo-rary spa and fitness center, world-class dining and a 34-slip marina make the Boston Harbor Hotel a destination beyond compare for business or leisure travel.

Experience Boston’s only urban resort and enjoy the Boston Harbor Hotel’s spectacular waterfront setting, unique programming, signature style of service and variety of dining options including Rowes Wharf Sea Grille and Rowes Wharf Bar throughout the year. With nautical design accents, harbor views and a menu offering the freshest local catch, Rowes Wharf Sea Grille celebrates local New England fare and the sea. Rowes Wharf

Bar, provides an ideal setting to begin the evening with classic cocktails, and has become the destination of choice to top off the evening after a Boston Wine Festival event.

For special events, the hotel offers a wide variety of function rooms perfect for every business or social occasion. Each room provides a magnificent view of Boston’s historic harbor, ideal for a wedding, gala or corporate function. Contact the Catering Department to plan your special occasion at 617.439.7000, ext. 5200, or e-mail [email protected]. Meritage Restaurant + Wine Bar’s new private dining rooms also offer a one-of-a-kind entertaining experience including private wine dinners featuring custom menus by Chef Bruce. To learn more, please call 617.856.7726, or e-mail [email protected].

From dinners and seminars to recep-tions and brunches — join us at one or several of the exciting events featured at this year’s Boston Wine Festival. In the past, many of the events have sold out early in the season. We encourage you to purchase your tickets now to experi-ence the wonders of Chef Bruce’s unri-valed approach to wine and food pairing. We look forward to presenting the 29th annual Boston Wine Festival, the next chapter in this evolving and inspiring series.

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Attendees of the 2018 Boston Wine Festival receive a special room rate of $260, based on availability. For reservations, call 617-439-7000 or 800.752.7077

Friday, January 12Grand Opening ReceptionReception, 7 p.m., the Wharf Room, $100A Boston tradition and the cultural beginning of the New Year; join us to celebrate the opening night of the 29th anniversary of the Boston Wine Festival. Sample more than 50 wines from the many wineries featured in this year’s Festival and savor selections from Chef Daniel Bruce’s culinary creations.

Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19Battle of the CabsDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $250A favorite event and the Festival’s most coveted theme dinner continues. The Battle of the Cabernets series showcases Napa Valley’s stars, while a distinguished panel of cabernet experts leads us through a blind tasting of California Cabernets. Experience the variety of dishes Chef Daniel Bruce matches perfectly to these powerful wines, and vote for your favorite in this year’s “battle.”

Wednesday, January 24Meritage Madness Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $260Inspired by Daniel Bruce’s award-winning Meritage Restaurant + Wine Bar, we present Meritage Madness. This year we will taste many different vintages of these Bordeaux-style wines from Napa Valley. Participants will have the opportunity to taste contrasting styles, hear commentary from our panel of wine professionals and vote on your favorite Meritage of the night.

Thursday, January 25 and Friday, January 26Châteauneuf-du-PapeDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $175 Once again we are proud to present a soirée featuring one of the most valued wine regions of the world, the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is an exclusive collection of high-quality,

small, family-owned estates. Take this unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most popular theme dinners at the Festival for the past nine years. Chef Bruce will create a meal influenced by the culture and heritage of this special region.

Wednesday, January 31Zenato WinerySeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $185Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $155Founded in 1960, the Zenato family has set the bar on how great Italian wine can taste. Second generation, Nadia Zenato, continues the commitment to produce these outstanding wines. Come experience a guided tour through Italy’s Lake Garda and Valpolicella Classico region, hosted by owner Alberto Zenato. Allow your palate to experience one of the most important milestones in Zenato’s wine-making evolution, its production of Amarones.

Thursday, February 1Far Niente Wine EstatesSeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $215 Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $185Far Niente, located in Napa Valley, was founded in 1885 by John Benson, a forty-niner of the California gold rush and uncle of the famous American impressionist painter, Winslow Homer. In 1979, Gil Nickel purchased the winery. Today, almost 40 years later, Far Niente has expanded their offerings to include, not only their renowned chardonnay, cabernet, and dolce, but also their winery, EnRoute which produces Russian River pinot noir. This will be a special event, featuring wines from partner, Larry Maguire. The evening will begin with a seminar focusing on their single-vineyard designated wine, Nickel & Nickel cabernet. Dinner will follow, focusing on Far Niente, EnRoute and their newest venture, Bella Union.

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Friday, February 2St. Supery Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $155St. Supery is the largest family-owned, sustainably produced estate in Napa Valley. They are committed to sustain-ability and land stewardship. We welcome CEO, Emma Swain, who will host this dinner and present a fabulous collection of their elegant wines highlighted by their Elu and Virtu blends.

Thursday, February 8Frog’s Leap WinerySeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $195 Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $165John Williams founded Frog’s Leap in 1981 with a commitment to sustainable and organic farming. His wines are considered some of the most age-worthy in Napa. In 2012, John realized a life- long dream of producing a one hundred percent estate cabernet sauvignon. John has been a longtime friend and host to the Boston Wine Festival. Tonight, we start with another interesting

seminar titled “Merlot – Napa’s Most Misunderstood and Perhaps Finest Varietal”. This seminar will be followed by a memorable dinner.

Friday, February 9Grgich CellarsDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $175Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley and founded by legendary winemaker, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich, this winery is among the most recognized in Califor-nia. His daughter, Violet Grgich, returns to celebrate their 40th anniversary. To-night will showcase their richly textured and understated wines, from classic Napa chardonnays, zinfandels and cabernets to the vineyard’s dessert wine, Violetta. We are delighted to have Violet return to celebrate this milestone with us.

Saturday, February 10Valentine’s Dinner Dance Dinner, 7 p.m., the Wharf Room, $195 Champagne is for more than just toasting! Chef Daniel Bruce once again shows his rare talents with his perfectly matched, all-Champagne dinner featuring wines from Moët & Chandon, including Moët Imperial, Moët Vintage Blanc 2008, Moët Rose NV, Moët Vintage Rose 2008, and Moët Nectar Blanc. Share a romantic evening of live music and dancing, coupled with incredible wine and food.

Sunday, February 11Valentine’s Jazz BrunchBrunch, reservations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $100Join us at our beautiful waterfront location for a fantastic finale to Valentine’s weekend. Toast to romance with everyone’s favorite Moët & Chandon Champagne as you take in the view of Boston Harbor. Indulge in a lavish brunch buffet while delighting in the authentic sounds of a New Orleans Jazz band. Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy the perfect ending to this romantic weekend.

Wednesday, February 14Old World / New World Pinot Dinner Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $175Long-time Festival friend, Howie Rubin, returns to host an incredible evening featuring one of the world’s most renowned grape varietals – pinot noir. Tonight will feature many well-known pinot noirs from Europe and South Africa in a side-by-side comparison with their California and Oregon counterparts.

Thursday, February 15Van Zellers & Co.Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $155Cristiano Van Zeller represents the 14th generation of his family as a Douro winery owner, dating back to before the designation of Ports. By 23 years old, he was already CEO of Quinta do Noval – an impressive beginning of a legendary career. Since then he has continued to be at the forefront of changes in the region. In 1986, the Douro region was designated as DOC. Today, these wines represent over one third of all total wine sales in the region and have garnered critical acclaim throughout the world. We are honored to have Cristiano join us to share with us these spectacular wines from this historic region of Portugal.

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Friday, February 16Château Cos d’Estournel Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $450This Saint-Estèphe winery is one of only fifteen classified second growths in Bordeaux. The vineyards are planted with cabernet sauvignon and merlot grapes, which make up the varietals of this premier wine. Dimitri Augenblick will passionately present this winery’s commitment to producing big, bold, full-bodied and concentrated wines that at the same time are perfectly balanced. The evening will feature many vintages of this incredible age worthy Bordeaux.

Wednesday, February 21Center of EffortSeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $195 Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $165Owner, Bill Swanson, and winemaker, Nate Carlson, return to Boston to share with us their spectacular wines from California’s Edna Valley. Their commitment to producing world-class, estate-grown, chardonnay and pinot

noir has established Center of Effort as one of the top wineries in the Central Coast. They focus on the vineyard’s lean soils, nuanced terrain, ocean-cooled climate, and pristine environment. This special terroir continues to create incomparable growing conditions for Burgundian varietals.

Thursday, February 22Burgess CellarsSeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $185 Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $155We are honored to pay homage to legendary founder, Tom Burgess, who was the first winemaker to host a dinner at the Boston Wine Festival in 1990. His son, Steve, returns for a special evening, starting with a seminar featuring some of his father’s favorite vintages. Chef Bruce will recreate the original dinner menu from the 1990 Burgess Wine Festival dinner. Join us as we pay tribute to a special man.

Friday, February 23Revana Family VineyardDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $185Dr. Madaiah Revana has established some of the best vineyard sites throughout the world, including Napa Valley in California, Willamette Valley in Oregon, and Mendoza in Argentina. Revana, Alexana and Corazon del Sol wineries offer the opportunity to experience premium wines that capture the best of Napa, Oregon and Argentina’s unique terroir. The winemaking techniques reveal a transparency between the vineyard and the cellar. These wines are farmed organically and with minimal intervention winemaking practices. Respect and integrity for the vineyard leads to balanced, complex and vibrant wines with depth and clarity. Tonight, Madaiah will also showcase two special projects that are not available in the market.

Wednesday, February 28Schloss JohannisbergDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $155This German winery, located in the Rheingau, had its first plantings in the 9th century. It has been committed to producing only world-class Rieslings for the last three hundred years. In 1971, it was declared as an independent appellation. Join Stefan Doktor, Managing Director of the winery, as he leads us through this remarkable history and shares with us some great vintages of his wines. Chef Bruce will create his take on a variety of German dishes to complement these wines.

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Thursday, March 1Larkin WinesDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $165The imitable Sean Larkin returns for the third time, having first hosted a dinner as part of the 2007 Rising Stars Dinner and again in 2015. He will present his limited production of Napa Valley cabernets and cabernet francs, which continue to receive rave reviews. Sean’s passionate approach to wine making and his larger than life personality will make this a night you won’t forget. The evening will be highlighted with his John Larkin Meritage wines.

Friday, March 2Halter Ranch VineyardSeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $185 Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $155Halter Ranch, located in the heart of Paso Robles’ Westside Adelaida district, was purchased by Hansjörg Wyss in 2000. His commitment to producing high-quality wines with a sense of place has resulted in some of the best wines of the region. Winemaker Kevin Sass, formerly of Justin Winery, leads the team of this highly sustainable winery. The evening will begin with a lively seminar and continue with a dinner showcasing their Block 22 syrah and their signature wine, Cuvée Alice.

Wednesday, March 7Peter Michael WineryDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $235 In 1982, Sir Peter Michael started this winery on the western face of St. Helena

in Sonoma Valley, with a commitment to create wines reflective of Old World traditions and New World influences, with a focus on terroir. They have since expanded to the Sonoma Coast and produce hand-crafted chardonnays, Bordeaux blends and pinot noirs, in very limited quantities. Winemaker, Nicolas Morlet, returns to the Festival as he continues in the line of world-class winemakers, which has been the hallmark of Peter Michael Winery.

Thursday, March 8Opus One Winery Dinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $350 Considered by many to be America’s first growth, Opus One is a legendary winery whose name is synonymous with perfection and harmony. Wine Festival regular, France Posener, will lead an evening featuring three decades of Opus from 1998, 2006, and 2014. This is a rare opportunity to experience the age-worthiness of these Bordeaux-style wines. Join us for an exquisite dinner with these popular and highly desirable wines from Napa Valley.

Friday, March 9California Cabernet Reception Reception, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $95Cabernet Sauvignon, with its full-bodied, robust flavors, is a favorite among wine lovers. California is a region that produces some of the greatest Cabernets in the world. Embark on a tour of the many styles of California Cabernets. Sample an array of dishes that Chef Daniel Bruce will create to enhance these wonderful wines.

Wednesday, March 14The Hess CollectionSeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m.,the Atlantic Room, $195 Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $165Started in 1844, Hess Family Estate is a family owned, fourth-generation company. Hess Collection was their first winery established over 30 years ago by Donald Hess. Located on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Veeder, Hess Collection has a commitment to sustainable vineyard practices. Winemaker, Dave Guffy, will start the evening with a seminar showcasing their Icon series of wines. The dinner will highlight wines from the various series from the winery.

Thursday, March 15Cain Vineyard & WinerySeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $225Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $195Situated in a truly spectacular location at the top of Spring Mountain, Cain’s vineyards face north, south, east and west. This mountain vineyard is dedicated to producing only three Opus One Winery

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cabernet blends: Cain Cuvée, Cain Concept and Cain Five. Join Chris Howell, winemaker and general manager, who also is celebrating his 29th year at the winery. This unforgettable evening will be coupled with a spectacular dinner by Chef Bruce. The seminar will start with a tasting of two decades of Cain Five. We will taste different vintages of his finest wine to better understand the aging potential and amazing complexity found only in a well-matured bottle.

Friday, March 16Hall WinesDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $165Kathryn Hall returns to host a dinner featuring wines from Hall Wines, which is known for their well-balanced cabernets that are produced from specific blocks in and around Napa. She will also present her family-owned Walt Wines, which makes distinctive pinot noirs and chardonnays from grapes harvested from the central coast of California to the Willamette Valley in Oregon.

Wednesday, March 21Martinelli WineryDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $155Martinelli is a family-owned winery in Sonoma that has been growing grapes since 1887. Their estate-grown grapes were so highly sought after that in 1973 the family decided to produce their own wines. Consulting with legendary winemaker Helen Turley, Martinelli Winery has positioned itself as one of the premier wineries in Sonoma. The charismatic Regina Martinelli will return to host this year’s event.

Thursday, March 22Page Wine CellarsDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $165 We welcome back Bryan Page for a third time. He returns to showcase his ever growing Napa portfolio, which includes the small production Le Nu Chardonnay and Revolver Wine Company with varietals ranging from sauvignon blanc to his premium meritage blend, The Stash. Chef Bruce will create a perfect match from his stash of ingredients.

Friday, March 23Mediterranean ReceptionReception, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $95Enjoy a relaxed evening of wine and food from the Mediterranean. This walk-around reception will treat you to the many different wines of Spain, Southern France and Italy, while you indulge yourself with Chef Daniel Bruce’s lavishly prepared buffet of Mediterranean dishes.

Wednesday, March 28Robert Foley VineyardsSeminar and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $205Dinner only, 7:30 p.m., $185Acclaimed winemaker and accomplished musician, Robert Foley, was the founding winemaker at Pride Mountain Wines. In 1998, Bob and his wife Kelly Kahoe started their own boutique winery on Howell Mountain. They consistently produce highly regarded varietals ranging from lighter Rhone style blends to their signature full-bodied reds. The evening will begin

with a seminar followed by a dinner with the opportunity to sample a variety of their wines, including the Griffin as well as Kelly’s Cuvee syrah.

Thursday, March 29Allegrini WineryDinner, 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $165For four hundred years, the Allegrini family has been making exceptional valpolicella wines just north of Verona. We are honored to have owner Marilisa Allegrini join the Festival to present her classic and cru wines at this special dinner. Chef Bruce, drawing from his own Northern Italian history, will create his interpretation of regional dishes.

Friday, March 30Diamond Creek VineyardsDinner 7 p.m., the Atlantic Room, $210Founded in 1968, Diamond Creek is California’s first exclusively cabernet sauvignon Estate Vineyard. Visionary pioneer, Al Brounstein, defied modern conventions and planted Bordeaux varietals on the secluded Diamond Mountain. The three vineyards produce a small amount of long-lived wines that are elegant with great depth and richness and are likened to some of the top Bordeuxs. Son, Phil Ross, will discuss the differences imparted to the wine by the distinct soils and micro-climates of Diamond Creek Vineyards.

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