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BOUTIQUE HOTEL COMPANY LAUNCHES CUSTOM SPARKLING WINE
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., November 1, 2010 – Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announces the launch of Kimpton Cuvée, a custom sparkling wine created by a collection of Kimpton sommeliers in partnership with Gloria Ferrer Caves, which is available now by the glass or bottle at 54 Kimpton restaurants and lounges nationwide. To celebrate the launch of this Blanc de Noirs, Kimpton restaurants across the country will offer a “Fries and a Flute” promotion from Monday, November 1 – Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Kimpton chefs nationwide will feature a special appetizer to be paired with a flute of Kimpton Cuvée such as:
- Dallas: prosciutto wrapped cheddar, battered and deep fried, served with a spicy avocado sauce, $16, at Central 214
- Philadelphia: shrimp and shrimp hush puppies, $15, at Square 1682
- Scottsdale: parmesan fries and zucchini fries, $13, at Taggia
- Seattle: sweet potato fries served with three dipping sauces, $10, at Sazerac
- Washington, DC: crispy fried oysters, braised rainbow chard and caviar aioli, $19, at Urbana
Kimpton Cuvée is a Blanc de Noirs created in partnership with Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards. It is a pale pink blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which demonstrates fruit flavors of strawberries and black cherries with lively, lush bubbles and a crisp, delicate finish. It is available at all Kimpton restaurants by the glass or bottle. For a complete list of participating restaurants, please visit www.KimptonRestaurants.com.
As the first sparkling wine house in California’s Sonoma Carneros region, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards was established in 1986. Gloria Ferrer embodies Spanish winegrowing history, time-honored tradition, and centuries-old sustainable practices in creating exceptional sparkling and estate varietal wines blended to pair perfectly with food. With most of its 335-acre estate dedicated to Pinot Noir, Gloria Ferrer is steadfast in its belief that this enigmatic variety brings a timeless grace to its sparkling and estate varietal wines. The Ferrer family’s culture of generosity is expressed in their commitment to high-quality, affordable wines for everyone to enjoy.
Diners are invited to post photos of themselves enjoying Kimpton’s “Fries and a Flute” on www.Facebook.com/Kimpton. To learn more about Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, please visit Kimpton’s new Life is Suite blog - www.lifeissuite.com- or www.kimptonhotels.com and www.Twitter.com/Kimpton.
ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. Founded in 1981 by Bill Kimpton, the company is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through intuitive and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and having a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities. Each hotel provides a range of exciting culinary experiences through locally-loved, top-rated, destination, chef-driven restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Market Metrix, a recognized authority and leader in feedback solutions, consistently ranks Kimpton above other hotel companies in luxury and upper upscale segments for customer satisfaction. Privately held Kimpton operates 50 hotels and 54 restaurants in 16 states. For more information visit www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.
