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Tour de Champagne Returns to Bubble Lounge April 7, 2010

18 March, 2010

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An evening of fine champagne from over twelve producers returns for 2nd anniversary

March 18, 2010, San Francisco, CA – The popular Tour de Champagne will head to San Francisco for its second anniversary for what promises to be a sparkling evening highlighted by many of the Champagne region’s top wine producers. This year, Tour de Champagne will partner with The Bubble Lounge, San Francisco’s Premier Champagne Lounge, and bring together champagne from a variety of prestigious grand marques as well as grower champagne houses: cuisine from some of the city’s most talented chefs and live entertainment. During the evening, guests will have a chance to buy raffle tickets for a special prize, which will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A portion of the ticket proceeds will also go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Ticket holders will also enjoy an Après Party with dessert, Cognac and more champagne.

WHAT: Now in its fifth year, Tour de Champagne has brought its effervescent event to many cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, New York and Washington D.C. In each city, the event joins forces with top local restaurants and chefs to create an unmatched champagne tasting experience.

The Bubble Lounge was established in New York City in 1996, and in San Francisco in 1998. The Bubble Lounges feature over 300 different kinds of champagnes and sparkling wines, and have become the go to glamour spot for champagne lovers.  They feature small plates of French and California cuisine, and both are introducing a brand new dessert menu for the spring.  The Bubble Lounge has participated in Tour de Champagne in New York and Washington DC.

Restaurants participating in the last San Francisco Tour de Champagne included Farallon, Ruth’s Chris, The Bubble Lounge, and the desserts of White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. This year’s culinary greats will be announced soon! Visit www.tourdechampagne.com for the most current information. Bringing chefs and sommeliers together from San Francisco’s finest restaurants promises to be the culinary treat of 2010.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

6 to 7 p.m. VIP pre-event Champagne seminar

7 to 9:30 p.m.  Tour de Champagne

9:30 – 11:00 Fin de Soirée –Après Party

Dress – cocktail attire/black tie optional

Tour de Champagne attendees must be 21 and older.

Tickets: Limited Admission:  $80

All-inclusive tickets include: tasting of excellent champagnes, delicious tastes from culinary partners, entertainment and raffle. Also, Cognac après party til 11:00PM

Extremely Limited VIP entrance: $95

VIP tickets also include a special pre-event Champagne seminar (TBA).

WHERE: The Bubble Lounge

714 Montgomery Street

San Francisco, CA   94111

WHO: Contact: Marisa Ceballos

Special Events Manager - The Bubble Lounge

(415) 956-6859   or,

Richard Marble

Tour de Champagne Founder

www.tourdechampagne.com

CHARITY: The Tour de Champagne San Francisco is proud to partner with the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation®.  Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.  The Foundation received 4 out of 4 stars from Charity Navigator and over 80 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to magical wish granting.

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