Take a culinary wine tour around the world with the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro’s Wine & Dine Mondays series. The series is designed to both educate and entertain. Aimed at oenophiles of all levels, “Wine & Dine Mondays are about wonderful wines, creative food and friendship,” said Cecilia Rait, Proprietress and resident Wine Director of the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro.

Diners’ are invited to visit various wine regions without leaving the comfort of their seats, as Cecilia and Tracy Burgis of M.S. Walker act as virtual tour guides moving from region to region and explaining the complexities of each selection.

As the series spans the globe from our very own vineyards here in the U.S., to various locals such as Spain and France, the series is not simply about the wine; but, also the wonderful food. Each four-course dinner showcases regional fare as well as the culinary artistry of the Chef of the Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, Executive Chef Matthew Molloy whose selections will accent each featured wine.

This intimate Monday evening adventure always begins at 7:00PM and is set in communal seating to encourage conversation. For the price of $55.00 per person (tax and gratuity not included), guests are treated to the full four-course dinner including the various wines to accompany their dining and educational experience. Reservations are encouraged as most nights sell out well in advance.

WHERE:           The Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro| 25 Charles Street, Boston, MA | 617-723-7575 |www.beaconhillhotel.com

Wine & Dine Mondays Schedule

"Take me to Summer" - Wines from South of the Equator

January 24th, 2011 7:00PM

This voyage will take us to Australia, New Zealand and South America where we will investigate what they are growing on the south side of the globe.

Piedmont - Wines from Vietti Winery

February 28th, 2011 7:00PM

Piedmont is Italy's preeminent wine region where growers and producers carry on traditions that were molded by centuries of Benedictine rule.

South Africa - a Selection from Thelema Mountain Vineyard

March 21st, 2011 7:00PM

Thelema is family-owned winery located on the slopes of Simonsberg in the Stellenbosch, mostly planted with international varietals. Come taste their wonderful wines!

A Voyage along the Rhône River

March 28th, 2011 7:00PM

The Rhône originates in Valais, Switzerland, enters Lake Geneva and then flows into the Mediterranean. During this evening, we will sample wines from along its banks.

Washington State

April 11th, 2011 7:00PM

Even though modern viticulture is quite recent in the area, Washington State is the second largest producer in the country.  The vineyards are located in the desert like eastern part of the state where a unique combination of climate and soil crafts some very interesting wines.

The Wines of Western Spain

April 25th, 2011 7:00PM

During the course of the dinner we will taste wines from the wet and cool areas of Galicia in the north and end up in the hot and arid area of Jerez in the very south.  Salud!

"Drink Like a Fish" - Seafood Friendly Wines

May 9th, 2011 7:00PM

On this fun day, French wines lead the way.  But neither Sauvignon Blanc nor Chardonnay gets to play!

Blind Tasting

May 23rd, 2011 7:00PM

Test your skills at this tasting where we have selected four of the wines from this season's wine dinners.  Good luck!