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The world’s first festival dedicated entirely to rosé wines and champagne, La Nuit en Rosé, will return to New York on June 25-27, taking place on the Hornblower Infinity Yacht, sailing the Hudson River.
In addition, La Nuit en Rosé announces a line-up of stellar New York restaurant talent, who will serve perfect rosé pairings in the VIP lounge. Among them: Chef Laurent Kalkotour of Atrium Dumbo; the culinary team at FIG & OLIVE, Chefs Keavy Blueher and Allison Kave of Butter & Scotch; Chef Natacha Supplice of I Can Cook Catering Company, among others.
With an international lineup of wineries such as Château D’Esclans, Vie Vité, Château La Gordonne, Champagne Pommery, Champagne Nicolas Feuillate, Ferrari, Rivarose, Val d’Orbieu Americas, Domaine Montrose, Ostal Cazes, Barton & Guestier, Ackerman, Mulderbosch, Torres, Ouled Thaleb, Lieb Cellar, Sheldrake Point Vineyards, Pampelonne, and more, La Nuit en Rosé in New York will bring to life the stylish ethos that rosé wines embody.
“Rosé is more than just a wine category, it is a way of life and that’s what unique about rosé,” says Pierrick Bouquet, president of ABLE and co-creator of La Nuit en Rosé. “Rosé has made itself inseparable from a summer gathering, a pool party or a barbecue. Close your eyes and sip rosé, you’re immediately transported into a summer paradise. Drinking rosé is the epitome of chic! ”
La Nuit en Rosé New York will offer a variety of ways to celebrate pink wine: Start with the Opening Night gala dinner where a four-course feast, presented by Wine Enthusiast, will be paired with the wines of Château d’Esclans; or choose that evening’s wine tasting event featuring a two-hour cruise, light buffet and entertainment while sipping a selection of over 100 rosé wines. Throughout Friday and Saturday, audiences of trade, media and the general public can further enjoy sailing the Hudson River, while sipping on a selection of over 100 rosé wines, and enjoying musical entertainment, light buffets and more. A VIP lounge will feature chefs from top local restaurants preparing small plates to pair with a selection of high-end rosé wines.
The line-up for the festival is as follows:
Thursday, June 25 Opening Night, 8-10pm: Four-Course Rosé Wine Pairing Dinner, hosted on the third deck, presented by The Wine Enthusiast and featuring a two-hour cruise, rosé champagne and four still rosé wines from Château d’Esclans; $250 per person 7-10pm: Wine tasting event with light buffet, two-hour cruise, entertainment and wine; $75 per person.
Friday, June 26, 6pm-10pm: Wine Tasting open to the public VIP tickets provide early entry and access to VIP Lounge; $125 per person General Admission tickets include wine tasting, light buffet, two-hour cruise, entertainment and wine; $75 per person.
Saturday, June 27, 6pm-10pm: Wine Tasting open to the public VIP tickets provide early entry and access to VIP Lounge; $125 per person General Admission tickets include wine tasting, light buffet, two-hour cruise, entertainment and wine; $75 per person.
Throughout La Nuit en Rosé New York, the vibrant lifestyle that these wines embody will be reflected in the musical offerings of top DJs to create a range of atmospheres throughout the experience. Each La Nuit en Rosé event will feature up to 100 wines, themed food stations, a pink cocktail bar, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a photo booth and entertainment activities including dancing and more. Altogether, La Nuit en Rosé will leave rosé wine lovers tickled pink!
To purchase tickets for La Nuit en Rosé, check it out here.
by Jackie Hart
