The Simon Pearce Restaurant To Host A Wine Seminar & Dinner

The Simon Pearce Restaurant, winner of the 2006 Wine Spectator “Best of Award of Excellence” for having one of the most outstanding wine lists in the world, will host a wine tasting seminar and dinner on Monday, April 30th for a very special evening.

"We are honored to have Marc Perrin of Chateau de Beaucastel & Perrin et Fils and Dominic Symington from Symington Family Estates of Oporto & the Douro co-hosting a wine seminar and dinner," states Jessica Johnson, Simon Pearce Beverage Program Director.

Known for its rich history, biodynamic viticulture, outstanding wines and dedication to quality, Chateau de Beaucastel of France’s Southern Rhone Valley is one of the world’s most prestigious wine estates. The Symington Family has a long, proud ancestry in port production going back thirteen generations over a period of 350 years. They have produced some of the greatest Vintage Ports ever seen from the houses of Warre’s, Dow’s and Graham’s.

Sit down seminar on fine wine and port will begin at 5:30pm.
Following the seminar at 7pm, there will be a three-course dinner in the restaurant paired with Marc and Dominic’s wines.

Space is limited to 35 guests. Reservations are necessary. Please call Jessica Johnson, Simon Pearce Beverage Program, at 802.295.1470.

About Simon Pearce:
Simon Pearce designs, manufactures and markets original products in hand blown glass and handmade pottery and operates two fine dining establishments. Founded in 1971, Simon Pearce originated as a small glassblowing workshop in Kilkenny, Ireland. Simon Pearce has maintained a dedication to creating products that are beautifully designed, produced with premium quality materials and time-honored techniques and intended for a lifetime of everyday use. In 1981, the company moved to a historic woolen mill on the banks of the Ottauquechee River in Quechee, Vermont. Today, Quechee remains the flagship for Simon Pearce’s retail, restaurant and production activities. The full range of glass and pottery designs embody traditional and contemporary styles—all with classic simplicity, elegance, and everyday functionality. The line is available at 12 Simon Pearce retail stores in the US, through a nationwide network of signature stores, via mail-order catalogue and online at SimonPearce.com.