A Wine Tour de France 2012 - French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)

This is an event we look always look forward to, The French Institute Alliance Françaises (FIAF) annual Wine Tour de France. Each year FIAF produces a unique series of wine events and 2012 is no exception. 

This year you not only have the opportunity to taste and enjoy the current and historical stories of France's three most prominent wine regions, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, and Bordeaux; but also learn current trends and critical views on Wine Collecting, the Organic Wine Debate and the controversy around Champagne versus Sparkling.

All this while experiencing some of France's most exciting wines. There are six sessions in all, each presented by noted New York City sommeliers.   

This year there is one more event you won't want to miss, a Special Wine & Chocolate Tasting.   

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This years presenting sommeliers are among the most world renowned and have larger than life personalities you will truly enjoy. 

There is other exciting news:

"FIAF is thrilled to announce the continuation of FIAF’s Wine Club, presented by AOC Fine Wine, which offers Club members the opportunity to continue their Wine Tour de France at home with carefully selected bottles and tasting notes delivered monthly."

FIAF Wine Club

"Sharpen your wine skills, start your own portfolio, or share great wines with friends in the comfort of your home. Join the FIAF Wine Club and continue your Wine Tour de France at home with two to three bottles of carefully selected wine delivered with tasting and pairing notes to your door each month. Visit aocfinewines.com/fiaf for more information, pricing, and to sign up."

Events Summary

What:	A Wine Tour de France, presented by FIAF in partnership with AOC Fine Wines
When:	Mondays at 7pm: January 30–Burgundy March 5–Rhône Valley March 19–Bordeaux April 9–Buyers & Cellars: Starting your Personal Collection April 30–Green Terroirs: The Organic Debate May 21–Special Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Bistrot Benoit, 60 West 55th Street (between Fifth and Sixth Avenues) June 4–Battle of the Bubbles: Champagne vs Sparkling
Where:	Le Skyroom at FIAF, 22 E 60th Street (between Park & Madison Avenues)
	Find More Info and Register Here
Tickets:	800 982 2787 | fiaf.org
Information:	212 355 6160 | fiaf.org
Transportation:	Subway - 4, 5, 6, N, R and Q to 59th Street & Lexington Avenue;
	F to 63rd Street & Lexington Avenue; E to 53rd Street & 5th Avenue
	Bus - M1, M2, M3, M4, Q31 to 59th Street; M5 to 58th Street