Copa Steakhouse to introduce a delightful Californian-style wine pairing dinner

(Macao, May 7, 2014) – Sands® Macao is bringing the delightful taste of California's world-class Napa Valley wines to dinner tables at the award-winning Copa Steakhouse Friday, May 9. Wine lovers will not want to miss the chance to enjoy freshly-prepared, distinctive courses paired with seven exceptional and flavourful Duckhorn-produced wines in a one-night-only dinner hosted by David Duckhorn, President of Via Pacifica Selections.

At HKD/MOP 988* per person, the Duckhorn Vineyards Wines – Food & Wine Pairing Dinner is an exquisite dining experience at Sands Macao's Copa Steakhouse, featuring a five-course meal and some of Napa Valley's finest wines produced by one of North America's premier wine producers, Duckhorn Vineyards. Guests treating themselves to the unique dining experience will enjoy a gourmet menu that includes grilled prawns with lemon butter sauce paired with a Pine Ridge Dijon Clones Chardonnay 2010, U.S. Prime beef tenderloin with black pepper jus and roasted baby carrots paired with a Cliff Lede “Poetry” Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, and more.

Duckhorn Vineyards has been producing Bordeaux varietal wines of great quality over the past three decades, with a focus on Merlot. With the belief that great wines begin in the vineyard, Duckhorn has always been committed to selecting the finest fruit from its vineyards, including Howell Mountain, Carneros, Yountville, Rutherford and St. Helena. Duckhorn applies an artisan's approach to winemaking, blending from 200 different vineyard lots, creating wines of world-class distinction.

Located on Level 3 at Sands Macao, Copa Steakhouse is the first-ever traditional-style American steak house in Macao and is a world-class dining venue with a distinct Las Vegas theme. Soft lighting from vintage chandeliers, warm tones and pleasing textural contrasts make it a welcoming place to visit with friends and colleagues. Guests can view the many photographs of well-known celebrities which decorate the walls. The stunning open kitchen shows the talented chefs at work preparing the restaurant's signature dishes. Copa Steakhouse is a 2013 recipient of the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator magazine and is listed in the 2014 edition of the Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants guide.

For reservations and enquiries about the Duckhorn Vineyards event at Copa Steakhouse, contact Cici Pham at +853 6612 2842 or cici.pham@sands.com.mo.