THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, February 23, 1997 TAG: 9702210037
SECTION: FLAVOR PAGE: F2 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY KAREN SANTOS, VIRGINIAN-PILOT STAFF
LENGTH: 26 lines
THE FOURTH annual Virginia's Incredible Edibles, a gourmet food and wine show of Virginia products, will be held March 7 and 8 at The Max restaurant in Portsmouth.
New this year will be the ``East/West Wine Challenge.'' Award-winning Virginia wines will compete with the wines of the same varietal and vintage from California.
Blindfolded attendees will rate their preferences, and the results will be announced on the final day.
Seminars on the ``Basics of Wine'' will be held several times during the two-day event.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door, and include wine glass, canvas shopping bag, samples, seminars and door prizes.
To charge, call Ports Events at 393-9933 or (800) 296-9933. Checks should be made payable to Ports Events and mailed to Ports Events, 355 Crawford St., Suite 101, Portsmouth, Va. 23704.
The Max is at 425 Water St., Portsmouth. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. March 7 and noon to 4 p.m. March 8.