segunda-feira, 4 de abril de 2011

Open Door IV - A Great Success


This past edition of our flagship event proved to be a winning format, with the presence of more than 3000 visitors during the two-day program.

The Marquês dos Vales wines were once again in the spotlight, having been eagerly tasted.

Participation on the parallel events organized was great with many enrolled in guided tours, introduction to tasting and cooking lesson.

We would like to leave a word of appreciation to collaborators and partners who made possible the success of the event:

Lagoa
City Council and staff for the loan of various equipment and assembly.
Municipality of Silves and Portimão, for their support in making our posters.
Chef Augusto Lima and all the staff of Restaurant Xarme, for all the gastronomic support with show cooking and cooking lesson. Sommelier Hermínio Rebelo, for his support and introduction lesson to wine tasting.
Clube Xelb, for their support and participation in MTB tour.
Confraria dos Enófilos e Gastronómica do Algarve, for their presence and support. The Teds and Neo's Dream, for their wonderful musical moments.
DJ Alex, for his musical assistance.
Algarve Lusitano, for the astonishing spectacle equestrian. Club House Restaurant at Monte Santo Suite Resort in Carvoeiro, for conducting the tasting dinner. Professional school of Algoz and Students of the bar course, for their support in the tastings. ADR Quinta de S. Pedro, for the splendid bar service. Tascalgarve - Associação para a promoção de feiras e exposições do Algarve, for having made available their premises for parking.
Parish of Estombar for their support.
To all the producers who once again were present with their products.
To Radio Lagoa, Radio Costa Doiro and Radio Fóia, for promoting the event.
To all those who helped to publicize the event.
The team of Quinta dos Vales, for their dedication.
And especially, to all who visited us.

Open Door V is already scheduled for October 15th and 16th 2011 and hopefully, once again, we will be able to rely on your support and friendship.

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