TAJ BOSTON ANNOUNCES NEW MONTHLY SPIRITS DINNERS & MONTHLY WINE DINNERS

02-09-2011

 

Enjoy Wine or Spirits Tasting & 4-Course Dinner

with Beverage Pairings for Just $65 per Person;

Take the Elevator ‘Home’ to Your Luxurious Accommodations

 

 

BOSTON – (February 8, 2011) – Taj Boston, the landmark hotel at Arlington and Newbury streets overlooking the Public Garden, is continuing its popular monthly Wine Dinners and, new this year, introducing monthly Spirits Dinners from March through December 2011.  Wine Dinners will be held on the last Thursday of each month and Spirits Dinners will be offered on the second Thursday of each month. All evenings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are priced at $65 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuities).

Each evening is limited to 15 guests, who first taste and discuss the wines or spirits in the hotel’s historic Cellar with a noted wine maker, spirits expert or their representative and the hotel’s Sommelier, who provide an insider’s overview of the featured beverages while the group also enjoys passed hors d’oeuvres. The convivial conversation continues at 7 p.m. during a four-course Chef’s menu matched with inventive wine or spirit pairings in The Café.  Guests have the opportunity to explore a variety of culinary topics at table with one another and the evening’s expert. To ensure a most relaxed experience, guests may then simply take the elevator “home” to their luxurious accommodations for the evening, offered at a special rate of 25% off available room or suite rates.

The special dinners are priced at $65 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity, and limited to just 15 guests; overnight accommodations at 25% off room or suite rates are subject to availability. To reserve for the Wine and Spirits Dinners, call Dining Reservations, 617-598-5255. For accommodations reservations, call 617-536-5700 or 877-482-5267 (877-4-TAJ BOS) toll-free or visit www.tajhotels.com/boston.

The upcoming 2011 Wine Dinners at Taj Boston include:

Meritage Wines – Thursday, March 31, 2011

An American homage to the wines of Bordeaux, featuring

• Estancia Meritage
• Sterling Vintners Meritage
• Franciscan “Magnificat”
• Miner Family “Oracle”

Biodynamic – Organic – Sustainable – Thursday, April 28, 2011

Guests will learn about the differences of the agricultural practices from sustainable producers and experience these unique wines:

• Querciabella Mongrana
• Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Rouge
• Kunde “ Magnolia Lane ” Sauvignon Blanc
• Lolonis Zinfandel
• Sepp Moser Gruner Veltliner

Oh How Sweet It Is – Thursday, May 26, 2011

A taste of wines that range from delicately sweet to dessert in style:

• D’Arenberg “Sticky” Chardonnay
• Marc Bredif Vouvray
• Innocent Bystander Sparkling Rose Moscato
• Sandeman 20 year Tawny Port
• Rosenblum Chocolate Dessert Wine

Southern France – Thursday, June 23, 2011

A look at the unique wines and varietals from the south of France:

• Domaine Ott Rose - $172
• Domaine Des 3 Vallées Grenache Gris
• Château du Cèdre Cahors
• Pierre Boniface Apremont
• Massamier Rouge
• Domaine du Pioch D’Or Picpoul

The Blind Tasting – Thursday, July 28, 2011

Guests will enjoy the experience of trying to identify the region and varietal of each wine:

• The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc
• Kunde Unoaked Chardonnay
• Ruffino Chianti Tan Label
• Llai Llai Pinot Noir
• Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

Exploring Spain – Thursday, August 25, 2011

Experience all that this wonderful country brings to the world of wine:

• Mar de Frades Albarino
• Bodegas España Viura-Chardonnay
• Scala Dei Priorat
• Marques de Murrieta Rioja Riserva
• Bodegas Olivares “Panarroz”

The Wines of Argentina – Thursday, September 29, 2011

A look at the wines from this very popular region:

• Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec
• New Age White (Cocktail - Tincho)
• Tamari Torrontes
• Notro Sangiovese Bonarda
• Graffigna Pinot Grigio

Angelo Gaja – Thursday, October 27, 2011

One of Italy ’s most famous wine makers offers:

• Ca’ Marcanda Promis
• Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino
• Sito Moresco Langhe Rosso
• Barolo “Dagromis”

Francis Ford Coppola – Thursday, November 17, 2011

This film maker’s true passion is in the world of wine:

• Coppola Rosso
• Diamond Series Pinot Noir
• Directors Cut “Russian River ” Chardonnay
• Sofia Blanc de Blanc
• Rubicon “Cask” Cabernet Sauvignon

Champagne Louis Roederer – Thursday, December 15, 2011

Far and away, one of Champagne’s most famous producers:

• Roederer Estate Rose
• Louis Roederer Brut
• Louis Roederer Brut Vintage
• Louis Roederer Cristal

The upcoming 2011 Spirits Dinners at Taj Boston include:

Irish Whiskey - Thursday, March 10, 2011

• John Jameson
• Bushmills
• John Powers

A Taste of American Vodka - Thursday, April 14, 2011  

• Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Corn vodka
• Cold River Vodka – Potato vodka
• V One Vodka – Wheat vodka

Irish Cream - Thursday, May 12, 2011

• Baileys
• Saint Brendans
• Emmets

 Dark Rum from the Caribbean - Thursday, June 9, 2011

• Mt. Gay Dark - Barbados
• Myers - Bermuda
• Gosling Black Seal - Jamaica

Bourbons - Thursday, July 14, 2011

• Bulliet
• 1792 Ridgemont
• Wild Turkey

Gin - Thursday, August 11, 2011

• Tanqueray
• Cold River
• Blue Coat

Avion Tequila - Thursday, September 8, 2011

• Reposado
• Silver
• Anejo

 Absinthe, “L’alcohol qui rendait fou” - Thursday,
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