Upcoming Foodie Events in January

It just seems fitting with the cold weather that the upcoming events are surrounding tasting and celebrating wine. What a great way to spend a day trying to warm up!

Sun Winefest -- Uncasville, CT

January 28, 2011 to January 30, 2011
As the largest Wine & Food show in Connecticut, this event includes it all. From a whiskey and bourbon tasting and a celebrity chef dine-around, to oyster bars and chocolate and champaign pairings, this 3-day event has something for every taste. Location: Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard. Times and fees: see website for details. Information: 888.226.7711 or visit www.mohegansun.com.

Winter Festival / Beaujolais Release -- Litchfield, CT
January 29, 2011 to January 30, 2011
The Winter Festival / Beaujolais Release celebrates the first tasting of Haight-Brown’s Nouveau Foch. This is a light bodied, fresh, and new red wine. The festival consists of a guided tasting followed by a joyful culinary reception. Saturday evening culminates with a good old fashioned bon fire out by the vineyard. Location: Haight-Brown Vineyards, 29 Chestnut Hill Road. Time: guided tastings at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Cost: $25 per person. Information: 860-567-4045 or visit www.haightvineyards.com.