Atlantic City Sips: Do AC Boardwalk Wine Promenade, May 4-5
Get ready for spring sipping on the Boardwalk. On Saturday and Sunday, May 4–5, all 12 casino resorts are coming together to host an oceanside wine festival. At the Do AC Wine Promenade, more than 150 wines will be pouring at seven different themed stops along wood planks on the beach. More than just a wine tasting, each destination along the stroll will showcase the history, pageantry and energy of Atlantic City. Also expect food and live music to complete the beach weekend excitement.
The wine event will be hosted by Leslie Sbrocco, winner of the James Beard Award, three Taste Awards, three Emmys, and host of the PBS series, Check Please! She will be appearing at various locations throughout the event.
Tickets are available online for $75 ($85 day of), and include samples of all of the varietals as well as gourmet bites paired specifically with each bottle. Here are all the different tasting stations to look forward to:
Sun: A destination for beach-worshipping wine lovers, this station will have a beach bar vibe and will feature crisp white wines from Sauvignon Blancs to unoaked Chardonnays.
Artwalk: Celebrating the art installations on the Boardwalk and artistic designs on wine packaging this station features wines with gorgeous labels and other special sips.
Chill: What better way to “chill” on the Boardwalk than to relax in an Adirondack chair and sip fabulous aromatic whites, roses and reds.
Sips & Sashes: Celebrating the return of Miss America to Atlantic City this destination will highlight the pageant’s glamorous and fun sides with selections from across the United States including sleek, elegant Pinot Noirs, Cult Cabs and world-class Syrah and Merlot.
Boardwalk Games: Monopoly anyone? Experience the high-end wines of Boardwalk & Park Place along with the fun and funky wines of Baltic Avenue, and the everyday wines with personality inspired by New York & Tennessee Avenues.
Thrills: Evoke the spirit and rush of iconic Boardwalk rides and games through playful wines with a sense of fun, and thrilling pours including an icon area celebrating celebrity sips.
AC Vintage to Contemporary: Journey through Atlantic City’s history with wines that mirror time periods from the early days with a salute to jazz to contemporary modern times and wines from around the globe –includes “Big Boss Reds,” “White with Attitude,” and “Super Siblings” that wow.
Event Date: 05/04,05/05
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Location: Atlantic City Boardwalk
Price: $75
Type: Food,Wine
Website: http://drnk.ly/13kWh0k
Tags: Food, Wine