Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort Offers “Wine Weekend” Getaways

Wine tastings to be led by Total Wine & More, nation’s largest independent fine wine retailer

CAMBRIDGE, Md. – (January 7, 2008) – Americans are increasingly becoming wine aficionados, in the quest to appreciate the finer things in life. Those looking to boost their wine savvy can head to Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort this January, February and March, where experts from Total Wine & More, the nation's largest independent wine retailer, will lead "Wine Weekends.” Two tastings and seminars will be held during each weekend. “Wines from Down Under” will explore the renowned appellations of New Zealand and Australia, and “California’s Dreamin’” will focus on Napa Valley, the most famous wine region in the United States. The Wine Weekends are scheduled for January 19 and 20; February 16 and 17; and March 7 and 8. 

“We’ll also highlight these wines during dinner at Water’s Edge Grill, for guests who would like explore food and wine pairings,” said Tony Breeze, executive chef at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort.  

Swirling, sniffing and tasting a variety of fine wines will be an integral part of the learning process during the Wine Weekends. The seminars will be led by Paul Yohai, Total Wine & More’s veteran wine manager, an industry expert who has spent decades broadening his knowledge through travels and studies of the world’s renowned wine regions. During “Wines from Down Under,” attendees will sample New Zealand wines from Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay and discover Australian wines from McLaren Vale, the Barossa Valley and Victoria.  From the cooler climates of Carneros to the warmer areas on Diamond Mountain, “California’s Dreamin’” will explore Napa Valley and its many sub-appellations, broadening attendees’ knowledge of the region’s unrivaled wines. Tastings will be complemented by an array of fresh fruit, cheese, bread and crackers.

Wine Weekends will be held Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20; Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17; and Friday, March 7 and Saturday March 8.  The “Wines from Down Under” seminar will be held the first day of each weekend and “California’s Dreamin’” the second. Wine Weekend rates start at $169 per night for up to two adults, exclusive of tax, gratuity and seminar fee. The cost for each person, per day for the seminar is $25. Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made up until the Wednesday prior to each weekend event. For more information and to reserve the Wine Weekend package, please call (410) 901-1234 or visit www.chesapeakebay.hyatt.com and click on “News and Events.” Non-hotel guests, who would like to attend the seminars, may reserve a space by contacting Cindy Hobbs at 410.907.6332.

About the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort
The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is the premier four-diamond resort of the Chesapeake Bay. The property is nestled on 342 magnificent acres along the Choptank River, and features 400 luxurious rooms and suites. Among other amenities are five superb formal and informal dining options, an 18-hole championship golf course, 150-slip marina, 18,000 square-foot Stillwater spa, multi-level indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness facility, and a children's recreation center.

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