Wine + Culinary Festival set for May 18-20 in Orange Beach
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007| Share |
The fourth annual Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival returns to Orange Beach, Ala. May 18-20. This spectacular event will take place at the scenic Orange Beach Waterfront Park overlooking the gentle lapping waves of Wolf Bay, just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. Join us for a full weekend of amazing wine and culinary events in this picturesque Gulf Coast destination.
The Southern Breeze Wine + Culinary Festival blends premium wines, gourmet food and Gulf Coast culture into a sophisticated, educational and entertaining weekend-long event. Each year the Wine + Culinary Festival celebrates the lifestyle and culture of this unique region. Come celebrate the “Good Life on the Gulf Coast!” at this fun, entertaining and informative series of events.
The Wine + Culinary Festival includes several exciting events during one spectacular weekend. Experience the ultimate pairing at the Friday night Winemaker Dinners as a top regional Gulf Coast Chefs Donald Link and Tim Creehan prepare a five-course gourmet affair carefully paired with five elegant wines from a noted, boutique Winemaker. Throughout each course, guests are educated about these delectable, complementary pairings that bring out the fine, distinct flavors in each culinary delicacy.
Saturday’s Grand Wine Tasting showcases up to 200 specialty wines from around the world in the beautiful open-air setting of the scenic Orange Beach Waterfront Park. Guests can sample a variety of vintages, enjoy informative seminars presented by the region’s top wine expert Michael Bryan, Executive Director of the Atlanta Wine School; and renowned Chef Donald Link; and purchase their favorites to take home. Food, live music, and much more complement this truly spectacular event.
On Sunday, May 20, enjoy the Bayside Walkabout Brunch, also at Orange Beach Waterfront Park. Stroll the grounds and sample specialties from local restaurants as wine experts pour champagnes and sparkling wines to compliment each delicacy.
Vote on the “Best of Brunch” in a culinary competition in which distinctive awards are awarded. This event is the perfect ending to a wonderful weekend.
For more information go to http://www.southernbreeze.com/winefest or call (800) 239-9880. For accommodations during the festival, that includes free tickets, go to www.kaiserrealty.com and click on Hot Deals.
May 9th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
What a great way to spend the weekend, sipping wine and indulging on the Alabama Gulf Coast’s finest cuisines! I attended the Walkabout Brunch last year, and had a wonderful time. I plan to attend all of the weekend’s events this year, especially the Kaiser Realty, Inc. Grand Wine Tasting. The lineup of restaurants and accomplished chefs promises not to disappoint.
May 21st, 2007 at 8:50 am
The Kaiser Realty, Inc. Grand Wine Tasting was a success. With more than 16 wine distributors, the festival had enough different wines to suit everyone’s taste. The day was warm and sunny, but the lack of humidity allowed for quite a beautiful day. Although I tend to prefer reds, the heat of the day led me to the whites. I found a wonderful pinot grigio and a very unique raspberry champagne. All in all, the event could not have been better.