All set for International Reggae Wine Festival

All is set for the staging of the first annual International Reggae Wine Festival today at Cinnamon Hill, Rose Hall in Montego Bay.

The fabulous event, dubbed 'the ultimate wine experience', which gets under way at noon, will serve up some of the world's best wines and spirits from Jamaican and international wine purveyors, including J. Wray and Nephew, Lascelles Wines and Spirits, Betco Premier Limited and 1876 Wines.

The International Reggae Wine Festival will also showcase 'the complete lifestyle', inclusive of the food, the fashion and the arts, and will see Jamaicans and visitors from New York, Washington, Canada and elsewhere coming together for the experience.

A stellar entertainment package will also be one of the highlights of the one-day festival, featuring world-renowned vintage reggae crooner John Holt, and young stars Tessanne Chin, Romain Virgo and Alaine.

stellar event

The International Reggae Wine Festival is a new addition to Jamaica's lively event calendar, and Carlos Daley of CSR Promotions, the festival's organiser, says from all indications it promises to be a stellar event, with a very long shelf life.

Daley said he was encouraged by the response to the festival from Jamaicans here and abroad, as well as all the entities offering support, including the various hotels who are on board, offering great package deals to visitors.

The organiser went on to give special praise to Irie FM, Zip FM, the Jamaica Observer, Mello FM, CVM TV, Kool FM and Whitter Village for their sponsorship.

The festival's technical director, John Swaby, promises a unique and comfortable ambience for patrons, as he devises a world-class setting for the festival, which pairs Jamaicans growing love of fine wines with their passion for reggae music.

The classy combination will also feature a fashion show, as well as music by Jamaica's all-round band, Bare Essentials, and Merritone with Senor Daley from Rae Town at the controls.