The Venetian Macao Outdoor Lagoon home to over 30 booths of food and wine, entertainment and wine courses during four-day event

(Macau - Mar 13, 2014) - Following last year's success, the Wine Society of Macau brings the second edition of the highly successful Wine and Dine Festival to The Venetian  Macao's outdoor lagoon for a four-day celebration of food and wine, against the backdrop of the spectacular integrated resort city offerings of Cotai Strip Resorts Macao.

Supported by the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), the Institute for Tourism Studies, Macao (IFT), and the Macau Sommelier Association, organized by The Wine Society of Macau and sponsored by The Venetian Macao,  the largest wine event in Macau, the Wine and Dine Festival 2014 brings together 30 booths featuring more than 100 internationally recognized products, spread across a four-day extravaganza of entertainment, wine appreciation courses, tastings, pairings and more.

A wide variety of international culinary delights serve as pairing or individual palate experiences and a constant set of street and stage entertainment programs and wine workshops run throughout the four-day event. The workshops for various levels of proficiency - from entry level to master classes, wine pairings, wine appreciation and vinification techniques are all available for guests to experience. The Wine School offers courses such as wine tasting of wines from Italy, Spain, South Africa and Portugal, and knowledge of wine pairing with Indian and Chinese cuisine etc.

Event entry is free, with cash coupons and Wine Passes available for purchase. Cash coupons cost MOP/HKD 10 and one Wine Pass costs MOP/HKD 100 with one free wine glass and 10 coupons.

Entering its second year at The Venetian Macao's outdoor lagoon, the Wine and Dine Festival continues to be the largest wine festival in Macau.

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About The Wine Society of Macau

The Wine Society of Macau was first established in 1995 and currently boasts a membership of over 200 wine connoisseurs. Hosting regular wine tastings and wine-oriented events, the Wine Society of Macau actively promotes the appreciation of wines from across the world through educational and informative endeavours.

About Cotai Strip Resorts Macao - Macao's Integrated Resort City

Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao has transformed a day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.

Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia's leading conferences and exhibitions, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Comprised of The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world's largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is where Asia's ultimate destination is all within reach.

Cotai Strip Resorts Macao....Macao Starts Here. For more information, please visit www.cotaistrip.com.

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