Sommelier Smackdown Premieres in Philadelphia

Released on = May 7, 2007, 10:52 am

Press Release Author = Keith Wallace, The Wine School of Philadelphia

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = A food & wine battle royale in Philadelphia? The city\'s
greatest sommeliers are gathering this summer to compete against the wine mavens at
the Wine School of Philadelphia in the country\'s first ever Sommelier Smackdown.


Press Release Body = A food & wine battle royale in Philadelphia? The city\'s
greatest sommeliers are gathering this summer to compete against the wine mavens at
the Wine School of Philadelphia in the country\'s first ever Sommelier Smackdown.
The first round of contestants in the Sommelier Smackdown include Christophe Guillot
(Brasserie Perrier) Christophe Tassan (Le Bec-Fin), Ryan Davis (Rae),
Mark Hoyt (Patou) and Steve Harris (Fleming\'s Steak House). They will be competing
against Keith Wallace and Brian Freedman of the Wine School of Philadelphia.

In each round, the contestants will have to create the perfect food & wine pairing,
using only wines obtained through a local PLCB wine shop. The winner is declared by
the guests, who have had the pleasure of tasting each of the food & wine pairings.

The first session of the Smackdown will be held on Wednesday, June 13th at the Wine
School of Philadelphia. Ryan Davis of Rae Restaurant will be competing against Brian
Freedman of the Wine School. Doors open at 7pm. On Wednesday, June 27th, Mark Hoyt
of Patou Restaurant will face off against Wine School founder Keith Wallace.

Seats for the Smackdown cost $55 per person and include food & wine pairings in the
school\'s freshly renovated and swanky "Classroom 101" at 2006 Fairmount Avenue.
Reservations are essential, and can be made via the school\'s secure website at
www.winelust.com

For additional information on the Sommelier, contact Keith Wallace or visit
www.winelust.com

About The Wine School of Philadelphia
Founded in 2001, the Wine School has become a Philadelphia landmark. A national
leader in wine education, the school offers programs and classes rooted in science
but taught with joy and charisma.


Web Site = http://www.winelust.com

Contact Details = The Wine School of Philadephia
2006 Fairmount Avenenue
Philadephia, PA 19130
keith@vinology.com
215-965-1514

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