Virginia Beach Entices You to Savor Wines from Around the World

February 2, 2006 - Pamper your senses as you indulge yourself with a vacation that mixes the ocean's cool breezes, the sun's warming rays, a highly-drinkable Cabernet Franc and a lush Chardonnay. Is an international wine more to your liking or do you prefer an award-winning vintage from Virginia? At the Virginia Beach wine festivals, savor the best of both.

On May 20th, celebrate the season with luscious wines at the 3rd Annual Neptune's International Spring Wine Tasting. From noon until 6 p.m. at the 31st Street Park at the oceanfront, explore the world of fine wines featuring imported and domestic vintages. Sample the flavors and latest vintages of more than 60 wines from France, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, South America, Germany and Japan along with domestic vintages from California, Washington State, North Carolina and Virginia. As the ocean wave's splash and the sun shines, you will be able to swirl, swish, and sniff elegant Bordeaux, spicy Syrahs, and velvety Chardonnays. Along with the array of wines, delicious food and the tunes of Duncan and Danielle will make for a delightfully indulgent afternoon.

A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 or $25 at the door, if tickets are still available. Please visit www.neptunefestival.com for more information.

From September 17-18, at the 10th Annual Neptune Festival Fall Wine Tasting, intoxicate your senses with the ripe, lush fruit of Virginia's leading vineyards. Sample wines from over 20 of Virginia's vineyards at the 31st Street Park along with delightful food and live music. With Virginia ranking 10th in commercial grape production, the list of wines will be vast and well-balanced.

Tickets to the 10th Annual Neptune Festival Fall Wine Tasting are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To step out of the sun while indulging in crisp Sauvignon Blancs, refreshing Rieslings and bold Cabernets, an umbrella table for eight can be purchased for $300. For more information, please visit www.neptunefestival.com.

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or just beginning to discover the wines in the world, the Neptune Wine Festival is the perfect destination to sip wines from as far as New Zealand or as close as Charlottesville. Indulge your taste buds in Virginia Beach.

Virginia Beach entices visitors to "Live the Life" every season of the year! Located in the southeastern corner of the state, Virginia Beach is four hours southeast of Washington, D.C. by car and within a day's drive or less from two-thirds of the U.S. population. The resort city is gearing up for Virginia Beach 2007, celebrating the anniversary of Capt. John Smith's landing in Virginia Beach at Cape Henry in 1607. For visitor information, call 1-800-VA-BEACH (800/822-3224) or visit the Web site www.vbfun.com for online trip planning and more information about Virginia Beach's new $202.5 million convention center.

SOURCE Virginia Beach Visitors Bureau