Wine & Spirits Magazine Launches Hot Picks National Event Tour

June 7, 2006 WineDirectory

Wine & Spirits Magazine Launches Hot Picks National Event Tour Tastings of Critics Top 50 Value Picks to Kick Off in (PR Web)
Wine & Spirits magazine has announced plans to present their Hot Picks national tour, a series of wine tasting events focused on 50 great wines selling for under $25. The first Hot Picks event will take place in Seattle on August 23rd at the Palace Ballroom from 6 to 9 pm. (PRWEB Jun 6, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/VGhpci1GYWx1LVNxdWEtRW1wdC1JbnNlLVplcm8=

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