I can smell the good cooking at EPCOT already. The 2016 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is just says away now. The 21st year of the event begins Sept 14 and runs a glorious 62 days until Nov. 14. There’s no excuse not to… Read More »2016 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Fast Facts and Tips
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It’s one of the most popular events of the year at Walt Disney World attracting wine lovers and food fans from around the world and this year, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs 9 extra delicious days from Sept. 14-Nov. 14, 2016. This… Read More »New details fill in EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
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We’re less than a week away from the start of the most delicious time of the year at Walt Disney World. The 20th annual EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs from September 25-November 16th and features both local and global tasty trets and drinks… Read More »20 fun facts about the 20th annual EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
We’re just over a month away from indulging in every foodie’s favorite festival of the year. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival promises tastes and entertainment of epic proportion from Sept. 25-Nov. 16, 2015 adding more global marketplaces than ever and a first-time culinary… Read More »EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Expands for 20th Anniversary
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What would the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival be without the wine. Not as well attended, that’s for sure. As astute observers have noted, Disney has expanded the adult beverage portion of the festival significantly the last few years. It’s not just some great beer, although there is that, but a number of mixed drinks have been added to the menus as well.
At the recent Media Day, we had the good fortune to meet and hear from Chef Marianne Hunnel the Content Development Manager Epcot Food and Wine Festival. She gave us a run down on what’s new in the adult beverage category this year.
While at the media day, I had the very good fortune to try many of the new options. Up first, and sadly not pictured, was the Caposaldo Sweet Peach Sparkling Moscato. This is the perfect drink for a brunch or lite lunch. The peach flavor was not overpowering, the bubbles were strong, and the aroma was perfect. This Moscato is one of my new favorite drinks.
After warming up with the sweetness of the Moscato, we moved onto a savory option. A Tsatziki Martini was available for sampling. Made with organic cucumber infused vodka, yougurt liqour, lemon juice, simple syrup, and dill, it was not at all like any martini I’d ever had before. I’m not a big fan of savory drinks in the first place, and I think this one could have used more punch and less dill. Plus the dill bits floating around led to an awkward encounter at some point in the middle of the drink. If savory drinks are your thing, give this one a try. Otherwise, you can safely pass on this Martini (try the Sake Martini at the California Grill if you’re dying for a great martini that’s tropical paradise in a glass… end plug).
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