Greater New York-area pink fanatics rejoice!
After the overwhelming sold-out success that welcomed 2,000 rosé wine lovers to the inaugural La Nuit en Rosé in 2014 – and as rosé sales increase year over year in this fast-growing category – the world’s first festival dedicated entirely to rosé wines and champagne announces its return to New York, June 25-27, on the Hornblower Infinity Yacht (353 West Street, Pier 40, New York City), sailing the Hudson River.
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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 Geoffrey Zakarian from The Lambs Club and The National, The Todd English Food Hall and The Palm Court, the culinary team at Fig & Olive, Chef Andrew Kitko from STK, Chef Laurent Kalkotour of Atrium Dumbo, Chefs Jaime and Felipe Torres from Raymi, Chef Philippe Corbet from Le Pif, Chefs Keavy Blueher and Allison Kave of Butter & Scotch, and Chef Natacha Supplice of I Can Cook.
With an international lineup of wineries such as Château D’Esclans, Vie Vité, Château Coussin, Château La Gordonne, Champagne Pommery, Champagne Nicolas Feuillate, Ferrari, Gérard Bertrand, Domaine Montrose, Wines of Greece, Wines of Navarra, Sud de France Wines, Tavel, Loire Valley Wines, Bordeaux Rosé 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 can further enjoy sailing the Hudson River, while sipping on a selection of over 100 rosé wines, and enjoying musical entertainment, light buffets and a Pink Cocktail Lounge featuring pink cocktails to sip while enjoying views of the lit-up Manhattan skyline. A VIP lounge will feature an Oyster Bar and a Bubble & Truffle Bar presented by Ferrari and Urbani Truffles. Renowned sommeliers will guide you through the different pairing experiences, and seating will be available in the VIP lounge.
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, an exclusive menu from The Lambs Club by Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and four rosé wines from Provence from Château d’Esclans presented by sommelier AJ Ojeda-Pons
Ø $250 per person (priority boarding from 6pm; cruise from 8-10pm)
7-10pm: Wine tasting event with light buffet, two-hour cruise, entertainment and wine
Ø $70 per person ($75 after April 30)
Friday, June 26
6pm-10pm: Wine Tasting open to the public
Ø VIP tickets provide early entry and access to VIP Lounge
$115 per person ($125 after April 30)
Ø General Admission tickets include wine tasting, light buffet, two-hour cruise, entertainment and wine; $70 per person ($75 after April 30)
Saturday, June 27
6pm-10pm: Wine Tasting open to the public
Ø VIP tickets provide early entry and access to VIP Lounge
$115 per person ($125 after April 30)
Ø General Admission tickets include wine tasting, light buffet, two-hour cruise, entertainment and wine; $70 per person ($75 after April 30)
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. Guests are encouraged to wear a dash of pink.
To purchase tickets, go to: http://nuitrose.com/events/2015/la-nuit-en-rose-new-york
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!
For more information on La Nuit en Rosé, please visit http://nuitrose.com/.
