Top Winemakers to Attend NH Wine Week

For the first time in 17 years, The NH Liquor Commission is hosting NH Wine Week in June rather than January (June 12 through June 16). 

A variety of wine tastings, dinners, bottle signings and educational seminars will take place, culminating with northern New England’s largest showcase of wine, the New England Wine Spectacular. New Hampshire Wine Week will feature nearly 35 of the world’s top winemakers, including Cristina Mariani-May of Castello Banfi, Lisa Evich of SIMI Winery, Andrea Cecchi of Cecchi Winery, Wendy Lange of Lange Estate Winery and Vineyard, and Peter Merriam of Merriam Vineyards. The 18^th annual New England Wine Spectacular, which benefits the NH Food Bank, features more than 1,700 wines for sampling.

“New Hampshire Wine Week is a unique opportunity for our consumers to taste some of the best wines in the world while meeting with the experts and makers behind these top brands. You will not want to miss it,” says NHLC Chairman Joseph Mollica. “Anyone who enjoys wine or wants to learn more can join us in immersing themselves in the world of wine, while also supporting the New Hampshire Food Bank.”

NHLC will also host, “Perfect Pairings,” a multi-course sampling of Italian food and wine on June 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Manchester Country Club. Castello Banfi President and CEO Cristina Mariani-May, award-winning chef and restaurant pioneer, Ed Aloise and Manchester Country Club Executive Chef Dan Henry will provide guests with a tasting menu and a sampling of Banfi wines as they discuss Italian food and wine. Tickets can be purchased for $125 each at www.nhwineweek.com.  

The 18^th annual New England Wine Spectacular wil feature an array of hundreds of wines for sampling and as well as local food, a silent auction and the Bellman Cellar Select VIP tasting room. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and learn from nearly 35 internationally known wine personalities during the event, which takes place on June 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown at 700 Elm St. in Manchester.

Tickets for the Grand Tasting cost $65 per person and tickets providing access to Bellman’s Cellar Select (which includes access to the Grand Tasting) cost $135 per person.

For event details, tickets, and the full list of winemakers for event, visit https://www.nhwineweek.com/