Sep 1, 2011 | Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events
9th annual event returns to Mohegan Sun on January 27, 28 & 29, 2012
The 9th annual Sun WineFest returns to Mohegan Sun from January 27 through January 29, 2012. Can’t-miss events including the Grand Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Elite Cru Tasting, Bourbon Tasting and Bubbles & Bon Bons are on sale now through Ticketmaster, the Mohegan Sun Box Office or sunwinefest.com.
Grand Tasting
The weekend’s main event is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th. Main Stage events and celebrity chef demonstrations during the Grand Tasting include demonstrations from Bobby Flay, Todd English, Robert Irvine, the Mohegan Sun WineFest Grape Stomp, the 8th annual Mohegan Sun Oyster Open and more.
During the Grand Tasting, guests can sample more than 1,000 fine wines and specialty beers. Guests can ask questions, hear commentary from winemakers and beer experts, and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of signature dishes at a nominal rate. Exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will also be featured.
Tickets are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $120.00 for a weekend pass. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Channel 3 Kids Camp.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
Complementing the Sun WineFest 2012 weekend is the Celebrity Chef Dine Around. This guest-favorite benefiting the Channel 3 Kids Camp will feature an all-star culinary lineup.
The evening will feature delectable dishes prepared by world-famous chefs, television celebrities and cookbook authors including Bobby Flay, Todd English, Jasper White, Donatella Arpaia and Robert Irvine. Each dish will be paired with extraordinary wines whose winemakers will be on-hand to meet and greet guests.
The Celebrity Chef Dine Around takes place in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, January 28th from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Tickets are $175.00 per person.
Elite Cru Tasting
The Elite Cru Tasting returns to Sun WineFest in The Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, January 28th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. It offers select vintages from premium wineries (Silver Oak Napa Valley, Antinori Solaia, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot, to name a few) accompanied by scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. This unique event will give guests an opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with some of the best winemakers in the world in an intimate setting.
Tickets for the Elite Cru Tasting are $200.00 and include a Saturday Grand Tasting ticket.
Bourbon Tasting
The Bourbon Tasting presented by Beam Global Spirits and Wine returns and will kick off the weekend on Friday, January 27th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Leffingwells Martini Bar. Guests will be able to enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres under the world’s largest indoor planetarium dome and taste a variety of fine bourbons including Maker’s Mark, Booker’s, Knob Creek and Jim Beam, among others. A dedicated space will also be provided for a premium cigar sampling hosted by Davidoff ─ one of the world’s most sought-after cigars.
Tickets are $90.00 per person and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Channel 3 Kids Camp.
Bubbles & Bon Bons
Ending the Sun WineFest 2012 weekend is the Bubbles & Bon Bons event in The Cabaret Theatre from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday, January 29th. Bubbles & Bon Bons will give guests a chance to sample a variety of high-end champagnes, chocolates and cheeses and will be a perfect way to conclude the Sun WineFest weekend. Tickets are $95.00 per person.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2012 events, featured personalities, hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.
Tickets to the weekend events are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto Tickemaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office or sunwinefest.com.
Sun WineFest is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and dining destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Nov 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Elite Cru Tasting, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting and Bubbles & Bon Bons will provide one-on-one experiences withinnovative winemakers and celebrity chefs from around the world
Sun WineFest 2011 presented by Lexus will have an exclusive lineup of special events available to wine and food enthusiasts looking to enhance their weekend. Elite Cru Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting and Bubble & Bon Bons events will provide guests with unique opportunities to learn about their favorite food and wine from world-renowned experts.
Celebrity Chef Dine Around
On Saturday evening, January 29th, Sun WineFest 2011’s Celebrity Chef Dine Around will feature some of the most prominent names in the industry. Food and wine enthusiasts will be served signature dishes by celebrity chefs, expertly paired with wines from the nation’s top winemakers from 7:30pm to 11:00pm in the Uncas Ballroom. The evening also includes a champagne reception presented by Möet & Chandon and a silent auction to benefit the Connecticut Sports Foundation.
Signature dishes will be served by a variety of celebrity chefs and winemakers themselves including Bobby Flay, Ben Ford, Todd English, Jasper White, Govind Armstrong, Donatella Arpaia, Jimmy Burke, Lorenzo Canella, Nicoletta Canella, Kim Canteenwalla, Luca De Ferrari, Betty Fraser, Michael Ginor, Dorie Greenspan, Ihsan Gurdal, Andy Husbands, Robert Irvine, Michael Martini, Peter Mondavi Jr., Frederick Booker Noe III, Christina Pirello, Douglas Rodriguez, Francesco Russo, Chris Schlesinger, Jacques Torres and Marcela Valladolid.
Tickets for this culinary extravaganza are $175.00 per person.
Elite Cru Tasting
Wine lovers can get up-close-and-personal with some of the “best of the best” vintages from all over the world at the Elite Cru Tasting from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 29th in The Cabaret Theatre. This event, in its second year, will offer select vintages from premium wineries and producers such as Antinori, Rubicon Estate, Dierberg & Star Lane Vineyards, Cliff Lede Vineyards, BOYANCI, Duckhorn, Terrabianca and more. The tasting will also feature oysters and gourmet cheeses and gives guests a chance to talk one-on-one with winemakers for the duration of the affair. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind opportunity are $200.00 per person which includes admission to the Saturday Grand Tasting and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Sports Foundation.
Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting
Sun WineFest introduces a new event to its all-star lineup of tastings with the Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting presented by Beam Global Spirits & Wine from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Leffingwells` Martini Bar on Friday, January 28th. The 3-hour tasting will give inquiring minds an opportunity to meet and enjoy the insight of Frederick “Fred” Booker Noe III, the great grandson of Jim Beam and a seventh generation distiller. Notable fine bourbon distilleries will also be on hand including Maker’s Mark, Booker’s, Knob Creek and Jim Beam. Dedicated space will also be provided for a premium cigar sampling hosted by AVO Cigars—Cigars in Perfect Harmony. AVO Cigars bear the name of famed pianist and legendary cigar connoisseur Avo Uvezian. After a successful career as a jazz pianist Avo Uvezian toured the Caribbean in search of the finest tobaccos and the best factory for making his cigars.
In 1982 he found both in the Dominican Republic. Today AVO Cigars are enjoyed by aficionados all over the world and Avo’s lifelong quest for perfect harmony has brought him great success in not one, but two careers – music and premium cigars. Tickets are $75.00 per person and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Sports Foundation.
Bubbles & Bon Bons
Topping off Sun WineFest’s blockbuster weekend is the new Bubbles & Bon Bons event in The Cabaret Theatre from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday, January 30th.
Guests will mingle with Jacques Torres, one of the most highly regarded pastry chefs and chocolatiers in the world, and Mohegan Sun Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel, the Guinness World Record Holder for the Largest Wedding Cake. Food Network Chef Robert Irvine will also be in attendance for the evening which will give foodies an opportunity to sample high-end champagnes, chocolates and gourmet cheeses in an intimate setting. Tickets for this sumptuous event are $95.00 per person.
The weekend’s main event, the Grand Tasting takes place from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 29th and Sunday, January 30th in the Convention Center at Mohegan Sun. Over 1,000 wines, spirits and beers will be on-hand for tasting as well as sample dishes from some of the area’s finest restaurants. There will be a nominal charge for the sampling of signature dishes – a portion of the proceeds benefits Channel 3 Kids Camp. Tickets for this weekend attraction are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting, Elite Cru Tasting, Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Whiskey & Bourbon Tasting and Bubbles & Bon Bons may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, sunwinefest.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000, or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office.
For more information on Sun WineFest 2011 events, featured personalities and hours and area hotel information, visit sunwinefest.com or Facebook and Twitter at facebook.com/sunwinefest and twitter.com/sunwinefest.
Sun WineFest 2011 is a production of Cirilli Associates LLC, a Connecticut-based marketing firm that specializes in event concepts, event production, and customized marketing and sponsorship programs.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Jan 7, 2009 | Special Events
SUN WINEFEST 2009 will feature an all-star cast of celebrity chefs, wine, spirit and ale experts at Mohegan Sun on Saturday and Sunday, January 17 & 18, 2009. Celebrity chefs include: Todd English, Jasper White, Robert Irvine, Mary Ann Esposito, Govind Armstrong, Jacques Torres, Douglas Rodriguez, Susur Lee, Christina Pirello, Elizabeth Falkner, Pichet Ong, Walter Potenza, Michael Ginor, Chris Schlesinger, Lydia Shire, Loretta Oden and Ihsan Gurdal. Wine, spirit and ale experts include: Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster, The Brooklyn Brewery; Peter Merriam, Owner, Merriam Vineyards; Mark Lyon, Winemaker, Sebastiani Vineyards; Stephanie Mills, U.S. Courvoisier Ambassador; Jim Collins, Winemaker, Frei Brothers; Eric Cinnamon, Winemaker, Rancho Zabaco; and Susanna Crociani, Winemaker, Crociani Wines. Mohegan Sun Executive Chef Michael Luboff and his exceptional culinary team will also take part in the events. The schedule and chefs are subject to change.
The celebrity chefs, wine, spirit and ale experts will be featured throughout the weekend’s festivities in live cooking demonstrations, seminars and the Celebrity Chef Dine Around. More information and the main stage demonstration schedule is available at sunwinefest.com.
On Saturday evening at 7:30pm, the Celebrity Chef Dine Around will offer guests a unique opportunity to enjoy an evening of delectable food and fine wine as world-famous chefs prepare signature dishes up-close at live cooking stations. Each dish will be paired with a premium wine to maximize the tasting experience.
The unparalleled culinary experience also includes an array of memorable desserts presented by Chocolatier Jacques Torres and Mohegan Sun’s noted culinary team led by Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel. Tickets for the event are $175.00 for both food and wine, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the American Liver Foundation.
The main event at SUN WINEFEST 2009 is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm each day. More than 1,000 fine wines and world craft ales, tastings from some of the best restaurants and exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will be featured. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear commentary from the winemakers and experts and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of their signature dishes.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass, and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 1.800.745.3000, or in-person at Mohegan Sun’s Box Office. To purchase weekend passes for the Grand Tasting please call 860.862.8499 or visit the Mohegan Sun Box Office in person. Proceeds from the Grand Tasting will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Please note that all attendees must be 21 or over.
Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dine Around can be purchased at sunwinefest.com or by calling Life Marketing & Events at 860.953.0444 ext. 144. Please note that all attendees must be 21 or over.
SUN WINEFEST 2009 is a production of Life Marketing & Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
Oct 15, 2008 | General News, Special Events
Weekend festivities feature culinary events, seminars and the Grand Tasting at Mohegan Sun on January 17th and 18th, 2009
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 19, 2008) – SUN WINEFEST, New England’s most spectacular wine and food event, returns to Mohegan Sun Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th, 2009.
The weekend’s main event is the Grand Tasting, which will be held in the Convention Center from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th. Sample more than 1,000 fine wines provided by international wineries and specialty beers from breweries and beer companies from around the world. Exhibitors showcasing related services such as wine storage, culinary accessories and specialty foods will also be featured. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear commentary from the winemakers and experts, and enjoy delicacies from some of the region’s finest restaurants by purchasing tasting portions of signature dishes at a nominal rate.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting are $70.00 for a one-day pass and $110.00 for a weekend pass. They will go on sale at 10:00am on Monday, September 22nd at the Mohegan Sun Box Office and through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may purchase online at ticketmaster.com, over the phone at 860.886.0070, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
SUN WINEFEST attendees will also have the opportunity to add to their experience by attending a series of interesting and educational seminars on a variety of topics. Tickets for seminars will be offered at an additional cost.
Mohegan Sun’s Executive Chef, Michael Luboff, is pleased to host Mohegan Sun’s own celebrity restaurateurs, Todd English and Jasper White who will be joined by an impressive line-up of culinary personalities. Celebrity chefs will be featured in cooking demonstrations all weekend on the Main Stage located in the Grand Tasting along with other entertaining presentations.
To further complement the SUN WINEFEST experience, Saturday night will feature a fundraiser to benefit The American Liver Foundation. The evening features a “Celebrity Chef Dine Around,” giving guests the opportunity to be served delectable dishes prepared by world-famous chefs, television celebrities and cookbook authors. Each dish will be paired with extraordinary wines and many talented winemakers will be on hand. The evening culminates with an elaborate dessert display, presented by renowned pastry chef and chocolate aficionado Jacques Torres and Mohegan Sun’s Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel. Tickets for the event are $175.00, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The American Liver Foundation, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. The ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis.
Tickets to the “Celebrity Chef Dine Around” are on sale now at www.sunwinefest.com or by calling Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444.
For more information on individual seminars, the “Celebrity Chef Dine Around” charity gala, special trade rates and hours and area hotel information, visit www.sunwinefest.com or call Life Marketing and Events at 860.953.0444.
SUN WINEFEST 2009 is a production of Life Marketing and Events, a West Hartford, Connecticut-based, full service firm that specializes in marketing, event management and production, public relations, sponsorship, advertising sales, creative design, promotions, publishing and more.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.
