PJ Wine Sponsors - November 12
Grand Tasting 2008
To Benefit Action Against Hunger

Thanks to all those who made Grand Tasting 2008 a great success!

Join us for a tasting extravaganza of hundreds of superlative wines from around the world at Grand Tasting 2008 to benefit Action Against Hunger, sponsored by PJ Wine. Now in its fifth year, the Grand Tasting will be more grand than ever with scrumptuous cuisine matched to world class wines.

Adding to the glamour will be a special VIP “Champagne, Foie Gras and Madeira” Early Admission, featuring legends “Dom Pérignon,” Krug “Collection,” and Veuve Clicquot “Rare Vintage,” plus rare vintage Madeiras. Sign up now for tickets on Wednesday evening, November 12 at the chic Battery Gardens event space, featuring scenic night views of the Statue of Liberty in Battery Park.

A few of the highlights will include: Shafer “Hillside Select,” Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi “Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus “Special Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon, Kistler Chardonnay; Vega Sicilia “Unico,” Muga “Aro,” Roda “Cirsion,” Emilio Moro “Maleollus de Sanchomartin,” “Sassicaia,” Quintarelli Alzero, Bruno Giacosa Barolo; Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape, M. Chapoutier “Greffieux Ermitage,” Château Léoville Poyferré, Château Léoville las Cases, 1986 Château Margaux, 2000 Château Montrose, 2000 Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château d’Yquem; and of course the VIP selections “Dom Pérignon,” Krug “Collection,” Veuve Clicquot “Rare Vintage,” and vintage Madeira. Hundreds of select additional wines—both renowned and undiscovered—will represent every major region, varietal and style and be sure to appeal to wine lovers of every sort, from beginner enthusiast to impassioned connoisseur.

Integral to enjoying the outstanding wines on hand will be delectable cuisine from a team of chefs from New York Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de France restaurants, including: Cyril Renaud of Fleur de Sel, John P. Greco III of Philip Marie and Claude Godard of Madison Bistro. Additionally, indulgent food purveyors D’Artagnan and Forever Cheese will be providing gourmet delights—all in support of Action Against Hunger. .

Tickets are on sale now. Visit the link below or call 212-567-5500 for more information. General admission tickets are $99.99, while the most discriminating wine lovers will want to sign up for VIP Early Admission, $174.99 (entitles VIP attendees to enter the tasting one and a half hours early and indulge in Dom Pérignon, Krug Collection, vintage Madeira, foie gras and other delicacies).

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

Time:
5:30 to 10:30 p.m. VIP Early Admission
7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. General Admission

Where: Battery Gardens, Inside Battery Park, one block from the South Ferry Subway Station (1 Train), New York City. Click for Map (see green roof to left of subway/ferry stations)

General Admission: $99.99 per person

VIP Early Admission: $174.99 per person (5:30 early entry)

Action Against Hunger
PJ Wine is very proud to support Action Against Hunger. Action Against Hunger / Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international network committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and their families while ensuring access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. Action Against Hunger has pursued its vision of a world without hunger for nearly three decades, combating hunger in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity. Action Against Hunger will receive 100% of net profits from Grand Tasting 2008, up to $5,000.

"Grand Tasting 2008 to Benefit Action Against Hunger, Sponsored by PJ Wine"
is an Action Against Hunger event.
You must be 21 years of age to attend this event.