• Rosé Hour with Planet Bordeaux (11:30 am) For your arrival, Bordeaux winemakers have reserved a warm welcome accompanied by a refreshing glass of their rosé – dry, fruity & delicious!

• Gala Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan on the first evening. Not to miss!

• France - Master Class Côtes de Bordeaux Sunday April 29th (12:30-13:30)
  Wine buyers are invited to discover the Côtes de Bordeaux appellations accompanied by a wine tasting.

Four terroirs from the right bank of Bordeaux have officially joined forces under this appellation.
“Côtes de Bordeaux” wines gather the following terroirs: Blaye, Castillon, Cadillac and Francs.

• Planet Bordeaux Rocks! Party – Sunday April 29th (7-8:30pm) Come rock out at Planet Bordeaux’s festive Wine Tasting/Apéritif! Rub elbows with the winemakers and discover firsthand their high-quality, food-friendly wines from Bordeaux & Bordeaux Supérieur, the regional appellations of the world's wine capital. With DJ & buffet.

• Featuring the participation of 32 producers and the gastronomical Rioja dinner, Sunday April 29th (8:30pm). Experience Rioja at Chicago!

Renowned around the world, Rioja wines blend  1000 years of tradition, unique varietals & soils,
and leading edge winemaking to bring you some of the most exciting wines of the world.

• The tasting exhibition at the end of the convention, to discover new products and re-try the wines of your choice.