11th Annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience to Warm Up Winter at Pier 60/Chelsea Piers

Come Experience the Kosher Event of the Year - Indulge in the largest selection of kosher wines & spirits under one roof and savor the flavors of gourmet kosher cuisine at the Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) 2017 in NYC, Pier 60/Chelsea Piers, February 13, 2017 (www.kfweny.com).

The KFWE has grown to be the destination of choice for serious wine lovers and foodies the world over, sponsored by The Royal Wine Co. This year's show will feature new wine selections, rare vintages, and limited editions of wines and spirits imported from renowned vineyards from across the globe. Many are award-winning and have been featured in leading trade publications.

At this year's KFWE more than 300 wines and spirits will be on hand for sampling. Among the new wines making their debut are Terra di Seta Assai, the first kosher Gran Selezione Chianti ever to be produced, as well as Herzog Generation VIII Cabernet Sauvignon Padis Vineyard Napa Valley 2014, a very special edition wine that is released only every few years and is made from grapes grown in a select premium vineyard.

The evening event, open to the public, will also feature gourmet fare from top restaurants and chefs who are making news in the world of kosher food with unexpected ingredients and innovative recipes. Guests can indulge in gourmet specialty foods including BBQ, sushi and Asian/fusion fare, as well as creative desserts and specialty coffees. Evening hours are 6:30 pm until 10:00 pm.

The day time portion of the KFWE 2017 is open exclusively to industry trade professionals as well as press, from noon to 4:00 pm. The tasting for press and trade offers direct access to many of the winemakers and winery owners, complimented by a select tasting of food from some of the area's top kosher caterers.

Tickets to the evening portion of KFWE 2017 are $125 for general admission and $200 for VIP's. They are only available online to the public at www.kfweny.com. This event has sold out every year and no tickets will be sold at the door.

VIP tickets are available for KFWE on a limited basis. VIP tickets feature early admission (5:30pm) to KFWE NY, access to the VIP Lounge located at Pier Sixty's newest venue, Current (located next door to Pier 60), as well as a dedicated entrance to main venue at Pier 60.

The VIP Lounge will feature library wines from the Herzog Winery Cellar along with premium wines and rare vintages from some of Herzog's partners; a selection of whiskies, bourbons, scotches and tequilas; signature cocktails; passed hors d'oeuvres and select food offerings. VIP Guests will have access to the main ballroom at Pier 60 and the VIP Lounge at Current throughout the evening.

KFWE Goes Global - The Kosher Food & Wine Experience travels across the USA and to Europe to present the finest kosher wine and spirits the world has to offer. This year KFWE will be held in Miami, Florida (12/14/2016), Los Angeles, California (2/15/2017), New York, NY (2/13/2017), Paris, France (1/31/2017), London, England (2/1/2017) and Tel Aviv, Israel (2/6/2017).